britishvixen21

Has anyone else noticed there grocery bill going through the roof recently. I live alone and had a budget of $200 A month for food, ive spent $300 so far! i went grocery shopping yesterday and was astonished at how everything has gone up. even in No Frills. for instance tinned tomatoes used to be 88cents now there $1.14 thats a 26 cent increase!

and spring onions, used to be 3 for 99cents now you only get 2.

this is getting ridiculous!

Atlantic Xpat

You are suprised at this because? Cost of food is escalating around the world.

JB0591

We are living on a budget and we use Costco when ever possible as buying in bulk is cheaper.......we dont get much fresh stuff from Costco as there is only two of us.

britishvixen21

I am aware that its going up, i am just shocked at how much and how quickly, I mean 4 months ago i was paying 50% less! thats a effing big hike!

britishvixen21

IM thinking i might have to hit up a costco, is it really that much cheaper?

Simon Legree

No, not always. You need to know your alternate prices !
Bear in mind that there is a fee to join. I think it cost me $120 to have my son and his wife on the card. Not cheap.

Cyan

Technically it is cheaper based on unit/price ratio (because almost everything is packaged bigger in bulk sizes - you cannot buy small food items) - but you might end up fatter since you will probably eat it if it's under your roof. Your choice.

greentea3

Just wondered if you make you own food? I know prices go up all the time but making your own food can cut down costs.

britishvixen21

I literally make EVERYTHING from scratch tehre is not one piece of processed food in my house, hence why i buy the tinned tomatoes, you can work magic with a tin of tomatoes and any scraps in your fridge. I also grow my own veggies in the summer. i also coupon and flyer shop too. im a frugal cook trust me LOL

dbd33

I fear that butchering animals on the porch is no longer fashionable in Little Italy.

Steve_P

I used to post these Calgary grocery price comparisons regularly but there appeared to be little interest so I quit.

However here is one from last November and another from this month.

Now I realize that they don't seem to compare exactly the same items month over month but it does give a general idea as to where prices are going.

Interestingly two stores have gone down slightly and the other two have gone up slightly.

britishvixen21

then its definately not the done thing in Leaside LOL

I was reading an interesting article about people keeping chickens in England, both neighbours either side of my Dad have them.

dbd33

I kept chickens and hope to again. That's not really much of a step toward making your food though, just a way of getting better eggs than you can usually buy.

greentea3

No, but talking of Italy, I make 2 big pizza's from scratch using some organic ingredients for $3.50

britishvixen21

Mmmm Pizza, I make my own as well even the dough using my breadmaker! magic!