Weekly Essentials

Themed grocery basket comparisons across Coles, Woolworths, Aldi and IGA. See how the totals stack up for a real weekly shop.

Weekly Essentials
School Lunchbox Basket: Save Up to $13 a Week
For under $45
Coles vs Woolies vs Aldi vs IGA
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11 items
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Weekly Essentials
Everything you need for School Lunchbox Basket: Save Up to $13 a Week for under $45
Budget-
friendly picks
Everyday
essentials
Across all
4 stores
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1

sliced white bread

sliced white bread
$4.00×2
$3.10×2
$5.29
$3.90×2
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2

tasty cheese slices

tasty cheese slices
$6.00
$14.95
$3.49
$6.00
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3

ham sliced

ham sliced
$5.00
$1.99×2
$1.99×2
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4

tuna in springwater

tuna in springwater
$3.30
$3.30
$3.29
$3.30
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5

yoghurt pouches

yoghurt pouches
$1.30×6
$0.80×6
$0.75×6
$0.80×6
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6

muesli bars

muesli bars
$3.00×2
$3.00×2
$3.99×2
$2.50×2
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7

sultanas

sultanas
$2.50
$2.50
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$3.70
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8

juice popper

juice popper
$5.20
$3.30
$3.00
$4.70
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9

apples

apples
$3.50
$3.90
$3.99
$1.10×6
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10

mandarins

mandarins
$0.35×10
$2.80
$0.36×12
$0.81×6
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11

vegemite

vegemite
$4.00
$5.20
$7.19
$4.50
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cuugo.com  ·  3 May 2026
Essential baskets · school lunchbox

School Lunchbox Basket: Save Up to $13 a Week

We priced 11 lunchbox staples across Coles, Woolies, Aldi and IGA. The gap between cheapest and most expensive is $13.45, here's where it comes from.

· Save $4.55
Weekly Essentials
Weekend BBQ Basket: Save Up to $20.57 Across 4 Stores
For under $45
Coles vs Woolies vs Aldi vs IGA
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Weekly Essentials
Everything you need for Weekend BBQ Basket: Save Up to $20.57 Across 4 Stores for under $45
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friendly picks
Everyday
essentials
Across all
4 stores
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1

thin beef sausages

thin beef sausages
$5.00×2
$10.50
$3.99×2
$5.00×2
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2

hot dog rolls

hot dog rolls
$6.60×2
$4.20
$2.39×2
$1.25×3
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3

sliced white bread

sliced white bread
$4.00
$3.10
$3.00
$3.90
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4

brown onions

brown onions
$4.00
$3.50
$2.99
$0.88×6
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5

tomato sauce

tomato sauce
$2.00
$2.00
$1.85
$2.00
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6

bbq sauce

bbq sauce
$2.00
$2.20
$1.85
$2.00
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7

american mustard

american mustard
$2.45
$2.45
$2.29×2
$2.20
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8

iceberg lettuce

iceberg lettuce
$2.20
$2.00
$2.49
$2.50
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9

tomatoes

tomatoes
$5.90
$6.90
$0.77×8
$0.76×9
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10

tasty cheese slices

tasty cheese slices
$6.00
$14.95
$3.49
$6.00
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11

coleslaw mix

coleslaw mix
$5.50
$5.00
$1.99×2
$2.50×2
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12

potato chips multipack

potato chips multipack
$4.00
$4.00
$1.49×6
$1.85×6
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Weekend BBQ Basket: Save Up to $20.57 Across 4 Storesfor under $45
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cuugo.com  ·  30 Apr 2026
Essential baskets · bbq

Weekend BBQ Basket: Save Up to $20.57 Across 4 Stores

We priced a full weekend BBQ basket at Coles, Woolies, Aldi and IGA. The cheapest single store saves you $11.57, but cherry-picking saves even more.

· Save $6.69
Weekly Essentials
Mid-Week Dinners Basket: Save Up to $10 by Shopping Smart
For under $55
Coles vs Woolies vs Aldi vs IGA
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Weekly Essentials
Everything you need for Mid-Week Dinners Basket: Save Up to $10 by Shopping Smart for under $55
Budget-
friendly picks
Everyday
essentials
Across all
4 stores
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1

beef mince

beef mince
$6.50×2
$5.50×2
$4.99×2
$7.00×2
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2

chicken breast fillets

chicken breast fillets
$15.40
$17.00
$7.19×2
$11.00
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3

penne

penne
$1.00×2
$0.90×2
$2.49×2
$0.90×2
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4

pasta sauce napoletana

pasta sauce napoletana
$1.80
$2.45
$1.69
$2.30
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5

diced tomatoes

diced tomatoes
$0.95×2
$0.95×2
$0.89×2
$0.95×2
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6

brown onions

brown onions
$2.00
$2.50
$2.99
$0.88×6
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7

garlic

garlic
$1.25×3
$3.50
$2.99
$2.30×3
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8

carrots

carrots
$2.40
$1.90×2
$2.19
$0.49×6
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9

zucchini

zucchini
$1.18×3
$2.30
$2.99
$1.00×2
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10

cup mushrooms

cup mushrooms
$7.00
$7.00
$6.29
$5.90×2
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11

jasmine rice

jasmine rice
$3.50
$3.50
$2.49
$3.50
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12

olive oil

olive oil
$9.00
$9.00
$8.99
$9.00
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13

soy sauce

soy sauce
$1.90
$2.75
$2.19
$2.75
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cuugo.com  ·  28 Apr 2026
Essential baskets · weekly basket

Mid-Week Dinners Basket: Save Up to $10 by Shopping Smart

We priced 13 mid-week dinner staples across Coles, Woolies, Aldi and IGA. Here's where your money goes furthest.

· Save $10.36
Weekly Essentials
School Lunchbox Basket: Save Up to $32 by Picking the Right Store
For under $45
Coles vs Woolies vs Aldi vs IGA
Compare. Save. Repeat.
11 items
compared
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Weekly Essentials
Everything you need for School Lunchbox Basket: Save Up to $32 by Picking the Right Store for under $45
Budget-
friendly picks
Everyday
essentials
Across all
4 stores
Find cheaper grocery picks on cuugo.com
1

sliced white bread

sliced white bread
$2.80×3
$2.90×2
$3.99
$3.90×2
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2

tasty cheese slices

tasty cheese slices
$6.00
$14.95
$3.49
$6.00
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3

ham sliced

ham sliced
$2.15×2
$16.00×2
$1.99×2
—
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4

tuna in springwater

tuna in springwater
$3.30
$3.30
$3.29
$3.30
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5

yoghurt pouches

yoghurt pouches
$1.30×6
$0.80×6
$0.75×6
$0.80×6
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6

muesli bars

muesli bars
$3.00×2
$3.00×2
$3.99×2
$5.50
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7

sultanas

sultanas
$2.50
$2.50
$3.69
$3.00
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8

juice popper

juice popper
$6.50
$3.30
$3.00
$4.70
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9

apples

apples
$4.90
$3.90
$3.99
$1.02×6
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10

mandarins

mandarins
$4.50
$3.90
$0.28×13
$0.81×6
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11

vegemite

vegemite
$5.20
$5.20
$7.19
$4.50
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Essential baskets · lunchbox

School Lunchbox Basket: Save Up to $32 by Picking the Right Store

Aldi wins the school lunchbox basket at $48.74, but a bit of cherry-picking across stores gets you to $42.29. Here's where the money actually is.

· Save $6.45
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