Fresh Fish – $3.99/lbDairy
Frozen Fish – $2.99/lb
Pork Chops (bone-in) – $1.499/lb
Pork Chops (boneless) – $1.79/lb
Pork Roast – $1.79/lb
Beef Roast – $2.49/lb
Beef Stew – $1.99/lb
Ground Beef – $1.79/lb
Ground Chuck – $1.89/lb
Whole Chicken – $.99/lb
Split Chicken Breasts – $1.19/lb
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts/Tenderloins – $1.99/lb
Milk – $2.59 (this one varies A LOT by area – Sam’s, Costco or Aldi usually have it the cheapest)
Butter – $1 to $1.50Produce
Eggs – $.99/dozen
Shredded Cheese – $.50 to $.99 for 8 oz.
Sour Cream – FREE to $.50
Cream Cheese – $.25 to $.50
Bananas – $.39/lb. (I haven’t seen that in awhile though, so maybe $.49!)
Grapes – $.99/lb.
Apples – $.99/lb.
Peaches $.99/lb.
Letttuce – $.99/head
Green Peppers – $.50 in summer, $.99 in winter (stock up in summer time and freeze)
Cantaloupe – $1.50
Snacks
Chex Mix – FREE to $.50
Snack Crackers (i.e. Keebler, Ritz, etc.) – $.50 – $1
Popcorn – FREE to $1
Cookies – $1
Baking
Brownie Mixes – $.30 to $.70 Groceries
Cake Mixes – $.30 to $.70
Frosting – $.25 to $.50
Yeast (Fleischman’s 3 pack) – FREE to $.50
Baking Soda – FREE to $.50
Baking Powder – FREE to $.50
Corn Starch – Free to $.50
Salt – Free to $.50
Flour – $1
Sugar (4 lb bag) – $1.30
Spaghetti Sauce – $.30 to $.80
Pasta – FREE to $.50
Tomato Paste – FREE to $.20
Canned Tomatoes – FREE to $.50
Cereal – $1-$1.50
Ketchup – $.30 to $.80
Mustard – FREE to $.30
Mayonaise – $1 to $1.75
Steak Sauce – Free to $1
Syrup – $1
Salad Dressing – $.30 to $.80
Frozen Veggies – FREE to $.50
Frozen Waffles – $.50 to $1
Breads
Loaf of Bread – $.99
Hamburger Buns – $.99
Hot Dog Buns – $.99
Toiletries
Bar Soap – FREE to $.50 for 3-pack
Handsoap – FREE to $.35 for small pump (Softsoap is often on sale $1 with $.35 coupon doubled)
Shampoo, Conditioner, Hairspray – $.50 to $1.50 (usually cheapest at drug stores)
Toothpaste – FREE to $.50
Deodorant – FREE to $.50
Paper Products
Paper Plates – FREE to $1
Napkins – FREE to $1
Paper Towels – FREE to $.45 per roll (Publix occasionally makes them the penny item)
Toilet Paper – $.01/square foot (to figure this out – take the cost of toilet paper and divide it by the square foot – you’ll find the square footage on your package)
Cleaning Supplies
Window Cleaner – FREE to $.50
Lysol Cleaners – FREE to $.50
Toilet Bowl Cleaner – $1
Dishwashing Soap – $.50 – $.80
Dish Detergent – FREE to $1.50
Laundry Detergent – $2-$3 for 30 loads
Liquid Fabric Softener – FREE to $1.50 for smaller bottle (use vinegar when you can’t get it free!)
Baby Needs
Diapers – $.12 to $.15 per diaper (check out this deal still available from Amazon!)
Baby Wash or Shampoo -$.99
Baby Food – $.30-$.35 per jar
To compare, here are a few staple prices I found recently at Sam’s Club:
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast $1.97/lb.
Tyson Individually Wrapped Chicken Breasts $2.78/lb.
Split Chicken Breast $1.85/lb.
Whole Chicken $.87/lb
Pork Spareribs $1.97/lb.
Ground Beef $2.68/lb.
Ribeye Steaks $7.98/lb.
Round Steak $4.50/lb.
Chuck Roast $2.88/lb.
Fruit
Apples $4.98/5 lb. bag
Frigo String Cheese $7.48 for 48
Sargento String Cheese $5.96 for 24
Kraft Shredded Cheese 2 lbs for $6.12
This is by no means a complete list – do you have other suggestions on top prices? There are a few items that I struggle to find a great item (trash bags, paper towels, & really cheap toilet paper!), but by saving in other areas it makes room to pay for those.
