How Much Have Aldi Prices REALLY Gone Up?

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Eighteen months ago we headed to Aldi with a crisp $20 dollar bill to buy food to feed our family entrees for an entire week. What will that same food cost now? In this video, we return to Aldi and buy the same items we purchased a year and a half ago. We show the haul and tell you how much prices have really gone up.
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[@simonefeaster5131]

lol, love the collaboration with you and Daniel! 😂The bets, the war of the beans and Daniel’s great stage presence made this video so much fun. Not so fun is the reality of a 15% price increase in food at what is considered a bargain food store. Thanks as always, Under the Median!

[@user-bo2ni5pr2d]

Daniel needs to do a frugal student video 😂

[@cynthia57169]

Congratulations, Daniel, on your pudding. I love it!

[@eischa]

I live in Germany. We have Aldi and Lidl. I like Lidl more but I also try to check the discount in other markets too. (since watching your videos for the last couple of months) Our food budget decreased from 700€ to 500€ for the last two months for 4 people. I might not spend the whole money this month so I plan to reduce even more for the next month. The pantry grocery helped me a lot. Your method to divide the food budget into 5 was eye opening for me. Since then I am gradually building up my pantry while I spend even less than before. So thank you❤

[@kenyonbissett3512]

Lidl has better prices and sale prices in my area. To go the lowest, I shop several stores. I agree with the 1/5 of budget set aside for good deals.

[@GoingGreenMom]

I don't think it will be double. I'm not sure what you bought last time, but I think my typical bill is close to 20% more/less stuff than 18 months ago.

[@lemonteapot1061]

I prefer Lidl too! But rarely go to either as I find the experience stressful, especially at the speedy checkout 🤣

[@mariahsmom9457]

I've started growing my own vegetables at home in the summers.Because this inflation on food doesn't seem like it's going to end!

[@Joce123]

Between rabbits and squirrels and people stealing my garden vegetables. I am better off at a discount produce store in Minneapolis.

[@roxannearcher8210]

Love you having Daniel with you. Hes so cute and seems to be so involved and on board. Good job mom

[@Tzv2ws]

I love seeing your son he is so fun to watch. His facial expressions and personality just brings joy. Such a fun video

[@kl3258]

My daughter and I play this “guess the amount” every time we go to aldi. I am working to teach her how to budget and appreciate the meals that we make at home. So happy to see other families playing the same “aldi games”. Another fun idea: can you load the belt before the cashier is finished (I.e can you beat them?). Good luck!!

[@kmars3239]

Love that Daniel is a team player 😂

[@jeanettewilliams4448]

Danielle was right we need the pudding. Yes sadly stuff is up like 115% for lots of things. Gardens help for sure. Be blessed everyone.

[@RN-mn3jn]

We have Aldi, Lidl, Save-a-lots and Walmart all within 1 mile of each other in my local town. I really like & prefer Aldi of the 4. The prices have gone up slightly on most items I buy, but I find the quality is still there. Although 15% increase may not sound like much, that increase in 18 months is kind of a lot. I planted a garden today hoping to offset my grocery costs for this summer and fall.

[@courtneya.1849]

I’m on my honeymoon in Strasbourg, France with major insomnia from the jet lag and I am watching your video! Such a comfort to see yours and Daniel’s friendly faces while abroad !

[@UndertheMedian]

Congratulations!! We wish you loads of happiness in your new marriage.

[@CassieDavis613]

courtneya.1849 I was thinking about retiring in Europe, and a German friend recommended Strasbourg. Do you have an impression of the city?

[@courtneya.1849]

@@UndertheMedianthank you so much!

[@courtneya.1849]

@@CassieDavis613it is very beautiful, much smaller than Paris with lots of old German and French architecture, tons of shopping and eateries, only about 20min from the German border. English-friendly for the most part (I speak French though so that’s not been an issue) but definitely touristy (not necessarily a bad thing) in some parts. Overall very charming if a bit colder than expected haha

[@CassieDavis613]

@@courtneya.1849 It sounds lovely. Congratulations on your marriage. A honeymoon in Europe is so romantic.

[@pennynickels5216]

I remember the cheap tomato paste Hope!!! $.24 was the price, maybe in 2020? It doubled to $.57 at least 2 years ago here. $.81 is ridiculous imho. That's a 300%+ increase. There is NO way to justify that. Tomato paste, lentils and sardines are what I buy to donate to the food pantry.

[@preppernut]

I think that the items that really went up in price are cocoa, coffee and meat. I think that meat has gone up 600% in the last 8 years. You are lucky to be vegetarian. I am making our meat portions smaller and adding more beans to our menu. It won't be long and we will be harvesting a bit from the garden, which is always nice.

[@jadedgramma]

Yes...we can all eat less meat! Only way to fight inflation is to BOYCOTT! We, the consumer, own the power to affect costs.

[@rebeccapitschmann5427]

Love seeing Daniel again. Thanks again for the fun video!

[@hebcat48]

Aldi’s used to have a great deal on both spring mix and kiwis. They are still a little cheaper on kiwis and bananas. While their prices have increased, they are still cheaper on a lot of things. Some of their Aldi savers are fantastic. I paid 95 cents for a whole large pineapple.

[@arletbode4847]

I used to go to Aldi 6 years ago when I lived in Miami and I have missed it tremendously since moving to Oregon. I am visiting Nebraska and was thrilled to check it out. I was unimpressed with the prices and the selection.

[@loydacoulombe1397]

You have Winco ! And way way better on prices especially in bulk!!

[@arletbode4847]

Yess!! I am so grateful for winco!

[@marysavage6707]

That was really interesting because I noticed their prices going up and that now I can often beat their prices by shopping the sales at our local Krogers. I would have guessed more of a 20 percent jump at least here in WV.

[@vickimartin6083]

I live in eastern pa and they opened a new store just down the street from me recently and closed one that was not too far from me but I would have to drive there. I went there once and haven't been since. I think the prices went up significantly.

[@danielleosentoski520]

Also there is shrinkflation so cans and boxes are smaller for more money😊

[@rochellethundercloud346]

I used to love Aldi calzones, last year,$1.75;or so. Now, nearly $3 and it's at least six ounces smaller. Nope we not doing that

[@kenyonbissett3512]

Flexibility of eating helps keep the budget low. Though sad to say. 😢

[@bmedve3427]

Ah, yes! I wonder if any of Hope and Daniel's shopping has shrunk, too? Not the tins, I suppose?

[@pamp212]

Thanks for the comparison!! Great follow up! Get Daniel some pudding for cryin’ out loud. 😂😂😂

[@misscooper5364]

I was curious to see what your haul would cost where I live in Southern Ontario, Canada. I took your list and plunked it into the No Frills grocery store app to see the total. I went with the lowest price items available with the majority being store brand. Bread $1.97, Avocado - $1.99, Sliced mushrooms $1.29, 2 cans of tomato paste $2 ($1 each), 2 cans diced tomatoes $3.58 ($1.79 each), 2 cans of black beans $2.98 ($1.49 each), kidney beans $1.49, Garbanzo beans $1.49, green beans $1.29, 3 cans of corn $3.87 ($1.29 each), 1 box of chocolate pudding mix $1.39, Rotini pasta $2.00, Farfalle pasta $2.49, taco shells $3.99, Refried beans $3.00, Taco Seasoning $1.49, Mexican style rice $3.00. For a grand total of $40.80. Even with the exchange rate, it's still almost $10 above US pricing. No wonder I only shop sales 😂

[@UndertheMedian]

What an interesting test of the price difference. Thanks for doing that.

[@davidgreenwood8296]

Thanks for doing that repeat challenge. Aldi is the best!

[@kimharris6649]

I love having Mint because of you! Thank you!

[@spaceandcashmere]

Ty for this!! I'm so glad Daniel got his pudding.

[@abigailboyd2534]

Thank you. Totally appreciate You and Your family!!! So helpful.

[@crazyfarmgirl606]

Chickpeas for the win❤

[@kenyonbissett3512]

Plus you get the aquafaba.

[@pjlacey3990]

Fun video! Thanks for stepping up Daniel! Enjoy your pudding!

[@maryd7896]

Good evening! Looking forward to the video!! I'm sure some parts will be surprising!

[@debbiedorsey2371]

Excellent video! Thank you for sharing! ❤

[@KS-jf2jf]

This is awesome! The increases are not too bad at all. Well done ✅

[@Nicole-zv7ee]

This was a fun video to watch. Thank you, Hope and Daniel!

[@monicaluketich6913]

It's because of inflation, I started several years ago to purchase a flat of certain foods at a time. I haven't done the math, but I think that it gave me a cushion for future inflation, but it's great to know that if you want mushrooms in your spaghetti sauce tonight, you have more cans of mushrooms for chicken and mushrooms over rice next week.

[@AaronGrosch29]

Glad I bought seeds yestersay! 15% is not great.

[@dinonyet8001]

I really enjoyed this video thanks Daniel and Hope 😊

[@cynh5827]

We dont have these kind of stores where we live in Canada. Dan is Moms mini me

[@kikiann2268]

I went there yesterday after not going there for about 2 weeks. The prices have risen. They are no longer cheaper than the supermarket that I usually shop at. 😩. Daniel you are adorable.

[@stevegorkowski3246]

Another great video! Your video is an eye opener for me, because I don't buy any of the items listed in your video from Aldi. I make a spelt and golden flax seed bread, I can my own tomatoes, beans are from dry or green beans are frozen beans from the garden, rice I buy bulk from the Amish and I buy mushrooms fresh. I try to can most of my food to stay away from tin cans because they are lined with BPA plastics. Aldi grass fed organic butter went up to $6 a lb but the price is now down to $5.50 on sale. I will not buy for now and I will see if the bulk food store gets it in again for $3.50 for Organic Valley Butter. I buy seafood at Aldi and prices have gone up a little. I have been buying fresh caught USA gulf coast shrimp 12 oz bag for $7. A bag is good for 3-4 servings. Aldi had ham from Easter on sale 99 cents a lb and cooked two of them up and placed them in the freezer. Aldi boneless skinless chicken breasts sell for $2.49 and it has stayed at that price for a year. The meat sale at another store sold it for $2 lb if you buy 10 lb bags. I think I bought enough for a year. I try to buy what is on sale or stock up on the high quality/hard to get foods like shrimp.

[@kaycure8629]

Ham is already cooked. You didn't need to waste your time or resources doing that.

[@LeesaNorwood]

The Oupes Exodus 600 would come in so handy when camping. I would love one for my birthday in May🎉!

[@UndertheMedian]

We're getting ready to release a review of that new unit. Watch for it a week from Friday.

[@user-yt4tq2ew7k]

Daniel I love your hat! 😍 Thank ya’ll for the excellent video

[@OurRetireEarlyJourney]

Aldi’s here in NH is still much cheaper than any other grocery stores in our area (NH). Since we shifted to start our weekly shopping there. Our overall grocery bills dropped significantly.

[@LorrieAnne]

I think many stores are adjusting their sales by offsetting some of the basic things like bread , milk, eggs, sugar, coffee etc. because people buy them no matter the price . That way the store can bring in some seasonal products like live plants and housewares and small electrics which bring in a higher per item margin.

[@julielitsinger631]

I absolutely love this video!❤

[@creditczar6979]

Yes! Aldi prices have increased ridiculously over the past year..... I just spoke to a good friend about this a few days ago.

[@kenyonbissett3512]

The prices in this video now make Walmart comparable or less.

[@desertfish6239]

I wish we had an Aldi. Those are great prices!

[@christineelsey3104]

Thanks for the real life knowledge.. 😊😊😊

[@RobinBaich]

We haven't been to Aldi's in a few years. Before Easter, we checked out the flier that came in the mail to see how their prices compared to our local supermarket's. Hams at Aldi's cost about 50 cents more than at our store, and the rest of the flier's prices were only a few pennies less than the supermarket's. We decided it didn't make sense to drive a half hour away just to save what the gas to get there would cost. To save $$$ we eat almost no beef and pork, and we never buy convenience foods.

[@sjchan3199]

That was a fun video and love seeing daniel . He certainly got his priorities right, man after my own heart. Weve been working on our food bills and have lowered it by about £100 p/m which im pleased with but still working on it.

[@jules4911]

Great video! Hope you enjoy your pudding, Daniel 😂

[@LG-zv9oh]

This was fun!😅

[@katworkstowander9853]

Tell Daniel I’m with him 💯 on the bean choice and the pudding. I have WinCo in my area and their prices are competitive with Aldi.

[@pennynickels5216]

Very fun! Daniel is a natural. 😂😅

[@rileyj5491]

Wait, Hope, why do you keep saying one year ago? Is it one year, or 18 months? That makes a huge difference…

[@SassySue67]

Just about everything I buy has doubled or tripled in price over the last year. Raisin bread was 99 cents now it’s $2.00 a loaf. Crazy times we live in. In your shopping trip, did you also compare the size of the pkg? Most pkg sizes have also decreased meaning the cost is actually more.

[@chelseahoughton9311]

It's called shrinkflation and I'm seeing it where I'm at.

[@jadedgramma]

Would of thought the cost was higher! Meat there has truly skyrocketed.

[@chelseahoughton9311]

About two years ago my Aldi's had canned beans for 57 cents and now it's up as you said to 81 cents.

[@dianebondhus9355]

Great video! ❤

[@lindabeard488]

Great yet fun video. Love 💕 and Hugs. 💙💙💙

[@phyllissupa85]

Hi I guess 30 dollars good to see Daniel he helping u shop

[@kenyonbissett3512]

I’ve noticed food prices jumping up and down a lot. Easter a dozen eggs $2.02 and now back up to $2.48. There are still great sales, last week chicken quarters $0.59lb and canned tuna $0.75. Chicken quarters were $0.59 on sale pre C19 and are back to $0.59 on sale.

[@imaginecreate]

Pudding!!!❤

[@catherinequigley569]

Walmart great value brands are cheaper for a lot of things. Actually compared some prices this past week. Aldi cheeses are cheaper, sometimes

[@tracyedwards6700]

26.00

[@rochellethundercloud346]

Hello, everyone

[@cherylbrunner9404]

Prices have gone up everywhere

[@traceydufault297]

I'm thinking 25.00ish😊 hi Dan nice to see you❤

[@Magnificent_M]

Yes I've noticed higher prices at Aldi's as well

[@zenabraithwaite1934]

I live in the UK and food prices have gone up alot here too. Luckily fresh fruit and vegetables aren't too bad but butter, milk and other staple items have gone up 100% since COVID in 2020 and salaries are going up by 3-5% 😢

[@breezybre2670]

These prices are so cheap it is hard to think these are considered " inflated" in the states.

[@nwatson2773]

Still cheaper than Publix 😂

[@amyjohnson1881]

I would guess $25

[@margiesoapyhairbillian4754]

Me too

[@Magnificent_M]

Detective Daniel is on a mission!!

[@nanar.8088]

Yes on tomato paste and don't seem that long ago 😢

[@ashtonstout7375]

I’m very glad Daniel got his pudding. 😁

[@AnneRudziensky]

I wonder if the sizes of any of the products has gone down in that time?

[@AverageAufa]

i wonder if any of those items actually were of smaller serving size despite being more expensive now

[@becky9194]

I was curious about that too.

[@AverageAufa]

i think in singapore, almost nothing except for bread (a single bun) costs less than $1

[@janetshaffer687]

Love your shorter hair 😊

[@lemonteapot1061]

Daniel is such a sweetheart 😊

[@GoodThingsEtc]

Vinegar that used to be $1.29 is now $3.09! It’s ridiculous price increases! I say $40,00!

[@user-bo2ni5pr2d]

Even with inflation Aldi and Lidl are still far far cheaper than the other supermarkets. ❤

[@dianek5602]

You can't buy just on one avacado can yoi?

[@paulagill555]

I've said it once before and I will say it again ,give the boys pudding,cake dessert what ever,man cannot live by beans alone.I shop here in England at Aldi, somethings have almost doubled but others have hardly changed🤷.👍😀

[@Theonegov]

Aldi hung in there until Covid " Broke them " - now they take maximum advantage of pricing .

[@becky9194]

15% increase is crazy. Can't imagine how much higher it would be for those of us who eat meat and eggs

[@michellegreen4743]

It's hard to see prices go up but I still find Aldi being the lowest of the risers haha. Love these videos!

[@tshaffer9681]

Their prices have gotten too expensive for me. !!!! I shop at Target and Publix for the BOGO.

[@StephanieMT]

how do you make the pudding without cow milk. do you use coconut milk or something. we love pudding in our house but a few of us cant have milk so we havent had it in a while

[@UndertheMedian]

The thickeners are in the mix - probably cornstarch would be my guess. So, pudding will thicken. But, coconut milk has a lot higher fat content than almond milk. So, it makes it thicker and creamier. You can use cashew milk, too. We've used almond milk, but it's not as thick.

[@emilytitus3979]

We could never get those prices in canada

[@evelynr.4151]

I used to go to Aldi's all the time for many things because it was cheaper than my supermarket. But no longer, my supermarket is now cheaper. I hardly go to Aldi's anymore.

[@user-zl4rr1ic7w]

Those prices at Aldi's have not gone up as much as the prices at Safeway in Oregon. We don't have Aldi here.

[@gingyyycakes]

He got the pudding 😂😂😂

[@Mrsmadison45]

Hi guys ❤ I am laying around watching KZbin so i say your trip today will cost $35.78

[@marlies7444]

Last werk I got the pack of 5 eggrolls for $2.99, this week they are $3.59. Tha3ts 20% up in price. 😢😢

[@jadedgramma]

Last challenge you bought an avocado. What was the cost now?

[@jadedgramma]

Never mind..found it!

[@annacats5240]

*Aldi* in UK. Increases of 80% on lot's of items

[@andrea_w13]

😂 Fun watching you

[@alissonvonderlane862]

Food is so cheap in the US! 😭 (from Canada)

[@lisaworlund3]

i wonder what the costs were 18 months before the first video!

[@samanthashaw8329]

Over 18 months thats only went up 5 percent every 6 months on food cost and inflation. Not terribly bad considering dollar tree is going up to 1.75 and 7 dollars is their cap on the plus items So after taxes youll be paying near 2 dollars for what used to be 1 dollar

[@chelseahoughton9311]

You have got to be joking, I do hope that's not true!!!

[@Emily-hh4vo]

Wow! My guess was $28

[@UndertheMedian]

Mine, too. I was shocked it wasn't higher.