The trick to save over 43 per cent on your next grocery bill
From toilet paper to nappies to pet food, these are the best buy-in-bulk deals that save you money.
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With the cost of living rising, it may be worth thinking about the ways in which you can save money – and why not start with your grocery bill?
Before you make the commitment, it’s important to note that buying in bulk requires enough funds in your account to pay for the bulk order upfront (and the space in your home to store said bulk items).
But if you can tick both those boxes then you’re all set start saving big on your weekly grocery spend – to the tune of over 43 per cent. Yes, a study by Choice revealed that focusing on unit price (so buying items in bulk, or the biggest pack they come in) sees you save “not far off half price – for a basket of common grocery items”.
From toilet paper to nappies to pet food, we’ve uncovered the best buy-in-bulk deals to pounce on.
BEST PRODUCTS TO BULK BUY AND SAVE MONEY
Quilton 3 Ply Toilet Tissue, Amazon Australia, $21 for 45 rolls, ($0.47/unit)
To get bang for your buck when it comes to bulk buying, you’re going to want to take note and compare unit pricing. By calculating how much one item of the pack will cost you, you’ll be able to figure out if it’s worth buying that 45-pack of toilet paper.
You can grab this Quilton Toilet Tissue pack of 45 rolls for just $21 at Amazon Australia which works out to be $0.47 per roll. A great buy – because you’re always going to need a supply of toilet paper – this deal is much more cost effective than buying an 8-pack of rolls for $8, which would set you back $1 per toilet roll. Voila – over 50 per cent off your next loo haul, sorted.
Huggies Newborn Nappies Size 1, Amazon Australia, $25 for 108, ($0.23/unit)
For over 100 newborn nappies, Huggies will charge you $24, which works out to be $0.23 per nappy. The exact same product but in a 54 pack will set you back $18, working out to be $0.33 per nappy. Parents of newborns will know that you burn through nappies rapidly – so having a larger amount at hand means you don’t have to worry about both being caught short and having to duck to the shops to buy more or the massive financial output.
Don’t need newborn nappies? We’ve also spotted similar Huggies bulk packs for size 2 (4-8kg), size 3 (6-11kg), size 4 (10-15kg), size 5 (13-18kg) and size 6 (15kg and over).
4 x 100pk Finish Powerball Classic Everyday Clean Dishwashing Tabs, Catch, $57 for 400, ($0.14/unit)
Another great value purchase that you can keep to yourself or share among your family, this bulk 400-pack of classic everyday clean dishwashing tablets from Finish Powerball works out to be just $0.14 per tablet. Elsewhere, you can grab 110 tabs for $20, so we think this is well worth the investment.
Nano 3 Ply Disposable Protective Face Masks, Catch, $18 for 50, ($0.36/unit)
Let’s face it, there’s a good chance face masks aren’t going anywhere and if you’re looking for disposable face masks, this bulk pack from Catch is a great find. For just $18, you get 50 black face masks, which works out as each face mask costing you just $0.36.
Supercoat Adult Beef Dog Food, Amazon Australia, $39 for 12kg ($0.33/100g)
If you were to buy this from your ordinary pet store, you’d be paying $25 for 7.5kg. And that’s a pretty small amount of food, so you’ll have to go back to the pet store within a few weeks. Instead shop online from the comfort of your own home and get this 12kg bag for just $39.
Pedigree Dentastix Large Breeds, Big W, $27.50 for 56, ($0.49/unit)
If you’re looking to bulk buy your dog treats, this 56-pack from Big W is sure to be worth your money. It works out each stick to be just under $0.50, where a 28 pack would normally cost you $21.
Fancy Feast Classic Paté Seafood Feast Wet Cat Food, Amazon Australia, $17.40 for 24, ($0.85/100g)
Bulk buy your kitty’s meals with this 24-pack of wet food. If you were to buy a 12-pack from your local supermarket, you’d be paying around $14.50. Instead, shop online at Amazon and get double the products for just a few extra dollars.
Dove Roll-On Anti-Perspirant Deodorant Original 50mL, Catch, $12.96 for 6, ($2.16/unit)
Stock up on this antiperspirant deodorant and you’ll save yourself some decent cash. If you were to buy just one of these, you’d spend anywhere between $3.90-$3.99. So if you bulk buy deodorant, you’ll save yourself at least a couple of dollars per unit over an extended period of time.
Colgate Extra Clean Toothbrush – Medium, Catch, $12.99 for 12, ($1.00/unit)
A regular supermarket would charge you around $2 for a toothbrush. Instead, opt for this pack of 12 toothbrushes that will set you back just $12.99, with each toothbrush costing just over $1. That’s a saving of 50 per cent off.
This exact toothpaste normally retails for $3.24 in supermarkets. MyDeal is offering this bulk pack of 12 for just $29, which works out to be $2.41. Plus, you won’t have to face that dreaded moment when you realise there’s no toothpaste left in the cupboard for a long time to come.
While you would usually buy a four-pack of this bar soap for around $3.50, you could spend just $0.50 more and get another six bars of soap. Bar soap is a great item to stock up on and save because it won’t make much of a dent in your toiletries cabinet.
Energizer AA Batteries, MAX Alkaline, Amazon Australia, $27.99 for 30, ($0.93/unit)
With some retailers charging $15 for a pack of 10, if you’re going through batteries often, it will be worth your while investing in this 30 pack for $27.99 at Amazon. It works out as each battery costing just $0.93, instead of $1.50.
Vittoria Mountain Grown Nespresso Compatible Coffee Pods, MyDeal, $24 for 60 capsules, ($0.40/unit)
Seeing as one 10-pack of these coffee capsules will cost you around $7, it’s easy to see why buying in bulk is such a great move. Adding 60 capsules to your cart would normally cost you $42, but MyDeal is offering it for just $24 – so you’re saving almost 50 per cent off.
MILKLAB Almond Milk 1L, Catch, 8 for $35, ($4.40/unit)
Feel like you’re always running out of almond milk? Catch is offering eight of these 1L bottles for just $35, which is a decent saving down from $49.98. We’ve seen some stockists charge up to $7 for just one 1L bottle, so this offer is well worth your attention.
HOW TO BULK BUY AND SAVE
Ensure the items you’re choosing to bulk buy are non-perishable. Because if it’s taking you months and months to actually finish the bulk packet, there’s a good chance you won’t get to use the items before they expire and are no longer safe to use.
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