Buying THE SAME Groceries at the 99 Cent Store vs. Whole Foods!? (cost comparison)

[@bambams87]

I hope the algorithm works in your favor and blows your channel up - you have really quality content that the world should see!! Keep it up!

[@ReLauren]

Aw thank you so much!! You are too kind! I just try to create things that will be beneficial to others

[@thishappycrafter272]

Someone else mentioned, this does not incorporate how much Whole Foods pays their workers vs. how much the 99 cents store does. The 99 cents store probably pays low wages and *part* (not all) is the reason for the lower prices. That said, still love this video!

[@andreateasdale7959]

Loved this video. Such a great way to think about the varying cost of groceries and that healthy doesn't always have to be expensive.

[@PaigeKosik]

Love your channel! I hope it reaches more and more people... keep sharing ☺🌱

[@victoriab09117]

I'm so happy I came across your channel ❤

[@Miksit1818]

Why am I just seeing this video. 😭 I visited the 99cent store this weekend and my mind was blown at the organic and plant based options they provided. From Jackfruit to whole grain rice! Love it. I spent $100 and I know That would’ve been 150-160 at my local organic store! We need a 2024 99cents store comparison

[@tudormiller887]

So people who say being vegan is only for high income families, need to do all their grocery shopping at the 99c store ?

[@sarahlaf3780]

Super eye-opening video! Love this type of content

[@ReLauren]

thanks so much!!

[@JustTheilogsAdventures]

Love how you explain things. Keep up with sharing your thoughts on KZbin because I can see your channel explode for the better.

[@ReLauren]

I hope so too! thank you so much for the kind words!

[@kaceekemper4765]

WOW! You guys are lucky - a .99 store!!!! I am in Southern IN and we have a dollar store (that is now 1.25) and it is junk - all junk - I just went there and only found dried fruit and some detox tea. Everything else was processed heavily, no produce, no full size products (I would have purchased, but it was literally 1/4 of the size). Love this video - hope more see it!!

[@lola888ism]

It's the same way in TN. No fresh food what so ever. Most don't even have a frozen food section.

[@ashleym4084]

Same where I live in NY. If you have a 99 cent store like this, why is it even a question whether or not to shop there? Literally I am so jealous.

[@ReLauren]

oh wow! so sorry to hear that but thank you for sharing with me!!

[@vinylastronaut1095]

Loved this so much and that’s a great idea! Shop at the 99 first THEN supplement at your “regular” grocery store! 🤯

[@ReLauren]

boom baby!!

[@kaitlinthibodeaux4956]

My question is how much does whole foods pay its workers vs the dollar store? Is the cheaper store paying their employees a living wage? Do they have healthcare? The price of items you see on the shelves is not just for the item

[@VivaLingo]

Hey! So all of the amounts at these different discount stores can be smaller in size. I just started watching the video but do watch out for the weight/amount prices. Sometimes you can get more for a better price at the non-discount stores.

[@raetheis]

I love this breakdown! Really eye-opening

[@ReLauren]

I was honestly in shock! It just goes to show how a name like whole foods is able to jack up prices!

[@miss_m_yt]

Ohh would love to see a video comparing produce between Trader Joe’s, WF, and 99 cent store!

[@ReLauren]

oooo!! great idea!!

[@ElinevanderLaan]

What blew my mind the other day is that I heard this organic farmer on the radio complaining that supermarkets sell their organic products for double the price of conventional, whereas overall, their way of farming is about 10-20% more expensive than conventional farming.

[@kimkhalaj7613]

99 cent store, always fun to shop and see what they have! Sometimes that have very good organic vegan salad dressings!❤️Nice video!

[@stephaniedawson2370]

I’m curious, did you compare the price of the sized item that each store offered, or did you scale prices based on any size differences? I’ve noticed that at 99c type stores the items may be cheaper and the same brand, but are much smaller. I’ve always wondered if the cheaper/smaller option was comparable to an average sized item or even a bulk item. Just a thought.

[@St_nicole2000]

Watching in 2024 I was wondering the same. There's been a lot of criticism to 99c and dollar tree lately for selling smaller packages and potentially different versions of food (I would even look at the expiration date too) under the guise of being cheaper. These name brands have to be compromising something in order to get their profits...Not saying Whole Foods is the solution either lol

[@alexandrasvdavis]

Really appreciated this 🌱❤️

[@ReLauren]

Appreciate you, my friend!

[@GraysonGibson]

I need a 99c store in Florida so bad 😭

[@sarahogborn8024]

When you said “a single mom with three hungry girls” I thought you said “a single mom with 300 girls” 😂😂

[@RichPoorFashion]

Where Whole Foods shines for me is the high quality cat foods, the hard kombuchas, the specialty energy drinks, the frozen vegetables and the canned foods. Sometimes I get their produce on sale. They have deeeelicous heirloom tomatoes.

[@bluebonnetgirl]

This was really interesting. And I love farmers markets despite them being more pricey, but it makes sense considering it isn’t conventional farming. Nothing is subsidized. you’re also feeding and supporting your neighbors and their families. 😊

[@ReLauren]

exactly, you totally get it! plus, they are just a lot more fun!!

[@karenglll497]

love these videos lauren keep it up💞

[@ReLauren]

Thanks so much! I have fun making em too! :)

[@leilani2849]

I usually look at the sale ads for my more traditional grocery store and then I get some of the other stuff at the 99 cent store. I can always find my kids lunchables there for 2 for 99 cents as other stores sell them for 1.99

[@tudormiller887]

What percentage of 'food deserts' across the US have 99c stores ? 🌱🇺🇸🤔

[@susandalton3738]

What about adding another row to compare the price of products bought at a farmers market?

[@ReLauren]

oooo!!! That might have to be in the next video!

[@mmchacha08]

I like your vids!!

[@amandazacharias4790]

I live in South Dakota, and was just in Phoenix for two weeks visiting family. Whole Foods is NUTS. I eat organic as much as I can, and shop that way in South Dakota - Costco, Walmart, natural grocers, local health food stores, thrive market.. no place that I’ve ever been is as spendy as Whole Foods. It’s ridiculous.

[@ReLauren]

right?? some of the prices are insane!

[@kateliness2]

This is amazing! 👏

[@kateliness2]

Though I will note that our 99 cent store where I live is not that cool LOL 😂

[@ReLauren]

I do have to admit this 99-cent store is a good one!!

[@GlendaMixer-jz7vc]

Make sure you wash the non-organic food with vinegar or baking soda.

[@merfamilyasanagallery]

Go Lauren 🎉🎉🎉🎉 I am going to that 99 cent store

[@ReLauren]

You gotta do it!! A hidden gem!

[@natehunter2961]

Farmers markets are costly because your local labor is costly. Go to a market in South America and you’ll think you’re getting screaming deals.

[@CosmicLookOut]

I totally get it but tell that to people with a limited income....

[@lexycarrillo6270]

Shame all 99 cents stores closed down.