Self-Care Sunday: save $13.86 by splitting the shop
Self-Care Sunday came to $71.80 at Coles, the cheapest store that could supply the whole basket. Buying each item wherever it was cheapest saved a further $13.86.
Voeu Hydrating Face Mask each
Woolworths$12.00
Peach Iced Tea Sachets
Coles$4.00
Woolworths Essentials Dark Choc Cooking Block 200g
Woolworths$3.00
Sparkling Natural Mineral Water 1.25 Litre
Aldi$1.09
Assorted Scented Candles 130g
Aldi$2.89
Light Greek Style Natural Yogurt 1kg
Aldi$3.89
Blueberries
Coles$3.90
Woolworths Crunchy Natural Almonds 400g
Woolworths$8.00
Hass Avocados 5 Pack
Aldi$8.49
Mixed Berry Kombucha 4x250ml
Aldi$5.69
Rosé 750ml
Aldi$4.99Every item at all 4 stores
| Item | Coles | Woolworths | Aldi | IGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| face mask sheet 5 pack | — | — | ||
| herbal tea 20 pack | — | — | ||
| dark chocolate 200 g | ||||
| sparkling mineral water 1.25 L | ||||
| scented candle 1 each | ||||
| greek yoghurt natural 1 kg | ||||
| blueberries 125 g | ||||
| natural almonds 375 g | ||||
| avocado 4 pack | ||||
| kombucha 1 L | ||||
| rose wine 750 ml |
Prices collected on 18 October 2026 from Woolworths, Coles, Aldi and IGA.
What the basket costs
| Store | Total | Items found |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi | $45.80 | 9, 2 missing |
| Woolworths | $57.50 | 10, 1 missing |
| Coles | $71.80 | all 11 |
| IGA | $85.90 | 10, 1 missing |
A store that could not supply every item is not directly comparable — a smaller basket is naturally cheaper.
The bigger saving
Buying each item at whichever store sold it cheapest came to $57.94, $13.86 below the $71.80 at Coles — the cheapest shop that could actually fill the basket.
Every item
| Item | Cheapest | Store |
|---|---|---|
| face mask sheet | $12.00 | Woolworths |
| herbal tea | $4.00 | Coles |
| dark chocolate | $3.00 | Woolworths |
| sparkling mineral water | $1.09 | Aldi |
| scented candle | $2.89 | Aldi |
| greek yoghurt natural | $3.89 | Aldi |
| blueberries | $3.90 | Coles |
| natural almonds | $8.00 | Woolworths |
| avocado | $8.49 | Aldi |
| kombucha | $5.69 | Aldi |
| rose wine | $4.99 | Aldi |
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Frequently asked questions
Which supermarket is cheapest for a self-care grocery basket in Australia?
Coles is the cheapest store with all 11 items at $71.80. Woolworths covers 10 of 11 items for $57.50 (no herbal tea), Aldi covers 9 of 11 items for $45.80 (no face mask sheets or herbal tea), and IGA covers 10 of 11 items for $85.90 (no face mask sheets). Only Coles has everything in one shop.
Is it worth shopping at multiple supermarkets to save money on a self-care basket?
Buying each item at its cheapest store brings the total to $57.94, saving $13.86 versus Coles' $71.80. The biggest single gain is face mask sheets: $12.00 at Woolworths versus $20.00 at Coles. If you already shop at Woolworths, grabbing those there is an easy $8.00 saving. Three full stops for the whole basket is harder to justify, time and fuel eat into the saving.
Does Aldi stock everything you need for a self-care Sunday basket?
Not quite. Aldi covers 9 of 11 items in this basket for $45.80, but doesn't stock face mask sheets or herbal tea. For those two items you'd need Coles or Woolworths (for face mask sheets) and Coles or IGA (for herbal tea). Aldi is competitive on kombucha, rosé, avocados, yoghurt and the candle.
Why is IGA so much more expensive for groceries like avocados and kombucha?
IGA stores are independently owned, so pricing varies and they don't always have the same buying power as Coles or Woolworths. In this basket, IGA's avocados cost $27.60 for four individual pieces versus $8.49 for a 5-pack at Aldi, and kombucha works out to $11.00 from four small bottles compared to $5.69 for a full litre at Aldi. IGA is often the only option in regional areas, but in metro areas it's generally the dearest option for a basket like this.