Tween Snack Cupboard: save $15.11 by splitting the shop
Tween Snack Cupboard came to $74.95 at Coles, the cheapest store that could supply the whole basket. Buying each item wherever it was cheapest saved a further $15.11.
Deli Style Flavoured Potato Chips 10 Pack 280g
Aldi$5.59
Muesli Bars 6 Pack 185g×2
Aldi$4.18
Babybel Mini Cheese 5 Portions
IGA$6.45
Kids Vanilla Yogurt Pouch 70g×2
Aldi$8.28
Hawaiian Family Pizza 500g
Aldi$3.99
Chicken Nuggets 1kg
Aldi$6.49
Red Apples 1kg
Aldi$3.69
Mandarins 1kg
Aldi$2.99
Pauls Zymil Full Cream Milk
IGA$2.95
Beef Dim Sims 1.2kg
Aldi$7.99
Milk Milk Chocolate Share Pack 11 Pieces
Coles$3.75
Strawberries 250g
Aldi$3.49Every item at all 4 stores
| Item | Coles | Woolworths | Aldi | IGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| potato chips 10 pack | ||||
| muesli bars 6 pack · × 2 | ||||
| cheese sticks 8 pack | — | |||
| yoghurt pouches 6 pack · × 2 | ||||
| frozen pizza pockets 500 g | ||||
| frozen chicken nuggets 1 kg | ||||
| apples 1 kg | ||||
| mandarins 1 kg | ||||
| milk 6 pack | ||||
| frozen dim sims 1 kg | ||||
| freddos multipack 10 pack | ||||
| strawberries 250 g | — |
Prices collected on 23 October 2026 from Woolworths, Coles, Aldi and IGA.
What the basket costs
| Store | Total | Items found |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi | $67.01 | 11, 1 missing |
| Coles | $74.95 | all 12 |
| IGA | $79.20 | 11, 1 missing |
| Woolworths | $79.75 | all 12 |
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 $59.84, $15.11 below the $74.95 at Coles — the cheapest shop that could actually fill the basket.
Every item
| Item | Cheapest | Store |
|---|---|---|
| potato chips | $5.59 | Aldi |
| muesli bars | $4.18 | Aldi |
| cheese sticks | $6.45 | IGA |
| yoghurt pouches | $8.28 | Aldi |
| frozen pizza pockets | $3.99 | Aldi |
| frozen chicken nuggets | $6.49 | Aldi |
| apples | $3.69 | Aldi |
| mandarins | $2.99 | Aldi |
| milk | $2.95 | IGA |
| frozen dim sims | $7.99 | Aldi |
| freddos multipack | $3.75 | Coles |
| strawberries | $3.49 | Aldi |
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Frequently asked questions
Which supermarket is cheapest for after-school snacks in Australia?
Coles is the cheapest store that stocks every item in a typical 12-item tween snack basket, coming in at $74.95. Woolworths stocks the same 12 items for $79.75. Aldi has lower prices on most individual lines but didn't stock cheese sticks in this comparison, so it can't be compared on a full-basket basis.
Is Aldi worth it for school snacks?
Yes, for most lines. Aldi was cheapest on chips ($5.59 for a 10-pack), muesli bars ($4.18 for two 6-packs), yoghurt pouches ($8.28 for 12), frozen pizza pockets ($3.99), chicken nuggets ($6.49 per kg), apples, mandarins and strawberries. The catch is Aldi doesn't always stock branded items like cheese sticks, so you may still need a second stop.
How much does a weekly snack shop for kids cost at Coles vs Woolworths?
A 12-item basket covering chips, muesli bars, cheese sticks, yoghurt, frozen pizza pockets, nuggets, dim sims, fruit, milk and Freddos costs $74.95 at Coles and $79.75 at Woolworths, a $4.80 difference for the same items.
Does cherry-picking the cheapest price at each store actually save money?
In theory, buying each item at its cheapest store brings the total to $59.84, $15.11 less than Coles. In practice, that requires visits to Aldi, IGA and Coles or Woolworths. For most families, a combined Aldi + Coles shop captures most of that saving without the extra trip.