Comparable items in my $59.64 Amazon cart came to $52.85 at Aldi.
The few bucks I would’ve saved in Aldi, I would’ve paid for with my time. Convenience is a major factor, especially as a busy professional who drives 15 minutes each way to the nearest Aldi.
Between free shipping, which saves me gas money, and competitive prices, Amazon just feels like the more cost-effective option.
Still, I can’t pass up Aldi’s Greek yogurt, bagels, egg whites, and grass-fed ground beef — or the chaotic aisles that somehow feel like home — so I’ll make the trek once or twice a month.
But from here on out, I’ll be grabbing all my other groceries from Amazon, adding products from its new budget-friendly line to my cart whenever possible.
My groceries from Amazon arrived neatly on my doorstep, in peak condition, and in just a few hours. It felt like a life hack.