At ShopAround, we know the weekly grocery run can quietly chip away at your budget. But with a few clever habits and tools – including our own app that compares prices between Coles and Woolworths, tracks specials, and helps you build cost-effective grocery lists – you can save big without sacrificing your favourites.
Here’s our definitive list of supermarket-saving hacks tailored for Aussie shoppers.
Avoid impulse buys and takeout blowouts by planning your meals ahead. It reduces food waste and lets you buy in bulk more effectively. Don’t forget – with ShopAround, you can plan your list and compare the best deals while you do it.
A list helps you budget and avoid doubling up on pantry staples. Use the ShopAround app to build your list and check real-time prices across Coles and Woolies so you know exactly where to shop.
It pays to be flexible. While one store might have cheaper produce, another might have your bathroom staples on sale. Let ShopAround do the hard work by showing you the best deals across both major retailers.
Staples like bread, eggs and milk are often discounted. Snap them up – but only if you’ll use them. If it’s something you buy often, consider setting alerts with ShopAround so you never miss a special again.
Bulk buying non-perishables or larger meat portions can be great value. Just make sure you’re storing things properly – airtight containers and freezer bags are your best friends.
Batch cooking is a classic money saver. Portion out meals and freeze them to avoid late-night takeout spending. You’ll thank yourself on the nights you’re too tired to cook.
Skip the pre-sliced mushrooms and fancy salad kits – whole produce is generally cheaper. ShopAround lets you compare per-kilo prices to see what’s actually worth your money.
Don’t just trust the sale tag. Always check the cost per 100g, per litre or per item. Our app automatically highlights better-value alternatives.
Cuts like chuck steak, lamb shanks or pork shoulder are budget gold in a slow cooker. Set it in the morning, come home to a hearty meal, and stretch it out for days.
Muffins, banana bread, muesli bars – homemade is usually cheaper (and healthier) than store-bought. You probably have all the ingredients already.
Don’t bin your veggie scraps or leftover bones. Freeze them and whip up a homemade stock – perfect for soups, risottos, and casseroles.
Add lentils, beans or grated veg to meat dishes to stretch them further. Taco night just became cheaper and more nutritious.
Ethylene gas from certain fruits (like apples) can spoil nearby veggies. Know what to keep in the fridge vs on the bench to keep your haul fresher, longer.
Ready meals come with a markup. Make your own spice blends, shred your own cheese, and save on both cash and added nasties.
Don’t waste that bunch of bananas or loaf of bread. Freeze portions and defrost as needed.
A couple of hours on Sunday can set you up for the week. Prepping salads, snacks and dinners makes it easier to avoid midweek splurges.
Seasonal produce is almost always cheaper – and fresher. Local farmers markets can be goldmines. Compare prices before you go using ShopAround to see what’s in season at Coles and Woolies.
Substitute out pricey ingredients. Use frozen peas instead of fresh, or cheaper cheese varieties in place of specialty ones.
Sign up for supermarket loyalty programs to earn discounts and rewards. ShopAround doesn’t just track prices – we also help you take full advantage of loyalty perks.
Snap-frozen veg and tinned staples are often just as nutritious and much more affordable. Great for soups, stews, and emergency meal nights.
Smart grocery shopping isn’t about deprivation – it’s about awareness. That’s exactly what ShopAround was built for.
Use our app to:
✅ Compare prices between Coles and Woolworths
✅ Track real-time specials
✅ Build a smarter shopping list
💡 Download ShopAround today and start saving every week.
