The bulk buys that will save you money on your next household shop
It's no secret everything's getting more and more expensive, and the first place we often notice the price hikes is during the weekly grocery shop. A way to combat bill shock is to look at how and where you shop and join the many households who are making the switch to bulk buying.
While major supermarkets offer regular deals and discounts, it seems they might not always be the cheapest choice. So we've rounded up staples you can fill your pantry with (and we really mean fill) for a fraction of the price, online.
Happy bulk buying!
NOTE: Prices are accurate at time of publishing.
Gatorade No Sugar Glacier Freeze, 600mL, 12-Pack
Keep hydrated in the heat and for cheap with these 12 bottles of sugar-free Gatorade for $21.60. This will save you a massive $26.40 when buying 12 bottles from Coles.
Pepsi Max, 375mL, 10-Pack
Take a sip of a refreshing Pepsi Max and watch the savings roll in with this 10-pack now $9.07 cheaper than at Coles. This will save you a whopping 55 per cent.
Mount Franklin Lightly Sparkling Water Lime
Buy 20 cans of Mount Franklin sparkling lime-flavoured water on Amazon for $22.80 a 45 per cent per litre saving.
Pop Tops Apple and Blackcurrant Fruit Drink, 250ml, 24-pack
Bring back the nostalgia with this 24-pack of Pop Tops selling on Amazon for $19.48. This will save you $4.12 when buying the same amount at the major supermarkets.
Masterfoods Barbecue Sauce 4.7kg
Get yourself a 4.7kg bottle of Masterfoods Barbecue Sauce from $14.85 online – which works out to be a massive 41 per cent cheaper than at the major supermarkets for the same amount.
Lavazza Espresso Barista Gran Crema Coffee Beans, 1kg
This works out to be a 46 per cent discount.
Save a massive $18.40 when you buy this 1kg bag of Lavazza espresso beans online instead of at Woolworths. This works out to be a 46 per cent discount.
Carman's Muesli Toasted Classic Fruit and Nut, 1.5kg
Save $1.24 when you buy this 1.5kg bag of Carman's Muesli Toasted Classic Fruit and Nut online instead of putting the same amount in your trolley at the supermarket.
Powerade ION4 600mL, 12 pack
Score a huge saving of up to $26.40 when you buy these in bulk instead of buying individually at Woolworths. That's a whopping 55 per cent difference.
That's a whopping 55 per cent difference.
Allen's Retro Party Mix, 1kg
Tuck into this 1kg of Allen's Retro Party Mix lollies and save $2.30 when buying online compared to in-store.
Maggi Beef Noodle Cup, 12 pack
Get 12 cups of beef-flavoured Maggi noodles online and save $10.56 compared to buying the same amount of individual cups sold at Coles – that's a 35 per cent saving.
Nutri-Grain, 765g
This value pack of Nutri-Grain is $4.05 cheaper on Amazon than it is at Woolworths.
Nestlé Milo Snack Bars with White Chocolate, 10 pack
Get some white chocolate-dipped Milo snack bars on Amazon for $4.32, saving you $3.68 a box when compared to Woolworths.
Lavazza Qualitá Oro Ground Coffee, 1kg
Buy this 1kg Lavazza Qualitá Oro Ground Coffee on Amazon for $34.20 and score a $3.80 saving compared to Woolworths.
Lindt Lindor Assorted Chocolate Truffles, 333g
No one can resist a Lindt Lindor chocolate truffle – especially when they are now 50 per cent cheaper with Coles selling them for $26.
Pringles Sour Cream and Onion, 53g
No one can resist Pringles, so why not buy them in bulk? Get a 12-pack of the 53g Sour Cream and Onion flavour from $19.30 on Amazon – that works out to be $1.10 cheaper per can compared to Woolworths.
Coca-Cola No Sugar, 375mL
Stock up on 36 cans for $29.05 from Amazon, which works out to be 80c per can. Just so you know you're getting a good deal online, Woolworths is selling a 24-pack for $36.70 – that's $7.65 more expensive for 12 cans less.
Uncle Tobys Le Snak Tasty Cheese Value Pack
Everyone's favourite cheese dip and crackers can now fill your pantry, with the 12-pack now selling for $7.20, which is $2.80 cheaper than Coles.
Zooper Dooper Cosmic, 24 pack
Cool down with a Zooper Dooper straight from the freezer, with a 24-pack available on Amazon for $6.30. This works out to be a saving of up to 10 per cent per bag compared to Woolworths and Coles.
Smith's Potato Chips Variety Pack, 20-pack
With a mix of Grain Wave, Doritos, Twisties and Original Crinkle Cut Chips, this box has a packet for everybody. Buy now online for $6.74 and save $2.16 compared to buying in-store.
L'OR Espresso Ultimo Intensity 13 Nespresso Pods, 100-pack
Stock up on these dark roast L'OR espresso with this 100-pack now selling on Amazon for $67.50. Buying the same amount at Woolworths will cost you $75 – that's a 10 per cent difference.
Heinz Tomato Ketchup Sauce, 1L
This 1L bottle of Heinz tomato ketchup is currently selling for 10 per cent cheaper online than at Woolworths.
Monster Energy Drink Zero Ultra
You can currently buy a 24-pack for $67.50 on Amazon, which is just $2.81 a can. This works out to be a $19.20 saving and a 22 per cent difference when buying the same quantity at Coles.
Lavazza A Modo Mio Espresso Delizioso Coffee Capsules
Grab 16 pods for just $7.56, a cost per unit of just 47c. Woolworths' price for the same product is $12.50.
Maggi 2 Minute Noodles, Chicken Flavour, 30-pack
Have a snack supply for any busy day when you buy a 30-pack for $21.60 and save up to $3.30 compared to the supermarkets.
Pepsi Max 2L, eight pack
Buying in bulk on Amazon can save you up to 32c per bottle of 2L Pepsi Max.
Mount Franklin Pure Australian Spring Still Water, 8 x 1.5L
Save $10.9 per bottle when you buy eight 1.5L Mount Franklin water bottles online, rather than in-store at Woolies.
Red Rock Deli Potato Chips Multipack
With a mix of four of the best flavours in the Red Rock Deli range, you can get this multipack for $8.01 and save 89c compared to the supermarkets.
CLIF Energy Bar Crunchy Peanut Butter
This 12-pack works out to be up to 80c cheaper per bar when you buy in bulk online for Amazon Prime members.
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MILKLAB Almond Milk, 1L
Get eight 1L bottles of the vegan-friendly MILKLAB almond milk for $36. Coles is selling a 250mL bottle for $2, which works out to be 50 per cent more expensive when buying the same amount.
Nescafé Dolce Gusto Americano Rich Aroma, 16 pack
Get a 16-pack of Nescafé Dolce Gusto Americano coffee capsules for Amazon for $9. There are also savings and sales to be found on other Nescafé Dolce Gusto capsules available like Au Lait, and Flat White.
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Pepsi Max, 375mL 30 pack
Sugar-free and super cheap – get 30 cans of Pepsi Max for $23.40 online instead of spending $26 at Woolworths.
Masterfoods Tomato Sauce 920mL
If tomato sauce is a dinner-time staple in your household, it's time to consider bulk buying. Grab a 920mL bottle for $4.50 on Amazon, which is only 49c per 100mL. This will save you 50c compared to the same bottle selling at Woolworths.
Nescafé Vanilla Latte Coffee Sachets
You can get 40 sachets of Nescafé Vanilla Latte for $16.72 cheaper than buying four 10-packs at Coles.
Arnotts Tim Tam Family Pack, 365g
Save 50c on a family pack of Tim Tams on Amazon compared to Coles – it might only be a small saving, but we'll do anything for more Tim Tams!
Grain Waves Sour Cream & Chives, 170g, 15-pack
Delicious and crunchy, this bulk pack of Grain Waves works out to be $3.15 per bag. That's a saving of 35c per bag and a total saving of $5.25 for the same amount when buying at the supermarket.
Uncle Tobys Traditional Oats, 1kg
Breakfast is sorted when you buy Uncle Toby's 1kg box of traditional oats on Amazon for $4.50 – saving you $1.30 compared to Coles.
Ben's Original Special Fried Rice 250g Pouch, six-pack
Save 10 per cent when you buy six pouches of Ben's Original Special Fried Rice online rather than at the major supermarkets.
Moccona Cappuccino Value Pack, 30 serves
That nice cup of coffee just got a little bit better, with the 30-pack of Moccona Cappuccino now $1.65 cheaper on Amazon than at Woolworths.
While you're there, enjoy even more bulk buys to stock up on (and save!):
Cadbury Dairy Milk Freddo Jumbo Party Bag, 64 pack
T2 French Earl Grey Black Tea Bags, 60 pack
MasterFoods Tomato Sauce 14g Squeeze On Packets, 100 pack
Nestle Aero Hot Chocolate, 40 sachets
Red Bull 250mL, 24 pack
Mentos Rainbow Candy Roll, 40 pack
Lotus Biscoff Classic Biscuits, 300 pack
Remedy Kombucha Organic Sparkling No Sugar Raspberry Lemonade, 24 pack
John West Lemon & Cracked Pepper Canned Tuna
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