Grocery Cost Estimator

Add what you plan to buy, pick a store style, and see the estimated bill โ€” Budget stores (Aldi, Lidl) ร—0.9, Regular (Kroger, Walmart) ร—1.0, Premium (Whole Foods) ร—1.15.

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    Estimate before you go

    Punch in your list with shelf prices. If the total beats your budget, shop with confidence. Switching one tier down (premium โ†’ regular) saves roughly 13% โ€” about $5,800 a year for a family of four.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How accurate is the estimate?

    It multiplies your entered prices by store-style factors grounded in USDA tier spreads. Real shelf prices vary โ€” Potlikkr members get live per-store prices instead of estimates.

    What's the cheapest store style?

    Budget chains like Aldi and Lidl run about 10% under regular supermarkets; premium/organic stores run about 15% over.