IS ALDI A BETTER PLACE TO SHOP DURING THIS COST-OF-LIVING CRISIS?!

[@carlbowles1808]

Sandiego aldi prices are the same as here. Walmart prices are high and going higher every day. Aldi prices are higher than a few years ago but way less than competitors. I'm grateful for aldi. 🙏

[@vvalasek]

Great video - I truly believe this place is a god send for people coming across hard times with the rising prices

[@Marvetta1010]

I love Aldi’s it’s God Sent!!

[@westfale520]

in the EU, especially in Germany, you have the advantage of getting goods from all over Europe, fast and fresh, because Germany is located in the middle of Europe. The supermarkets such as Aldi offer cheese from France, Switzerland or the Netherlands, champagne from France wines from all over Europe. Fish from the North Sea or North Atlantic, from Norway or Iceland, fruit and vegetables from Spain, Italy, olive oil from Greece, etc., and all the goods from Germany. the Americans I know and live in Germany enjoy this to the fullest. and everything to go with it at a reasonable price

[@dusa334]

Yes, I, as an American, am so jealous of the wonderful food available to you. Even at specialty stores, where I can pay top dollar, the variety and quality is not always there. The only equivalent would be in our major cities where imported goods come in, and those stores have enough of a demand to buy the best.

[@publicminx]

actually there is absolutely no reason that the US has not the same stuff/quality (for most things - some food law differences might support some differences but they are actually usually not the main reason). the US as country offers also everything necessary and also has the same/similar different climate zones. and high quality products exist also in the US anyway (not just absolutely comparable excellent wine etc.). the REAL difference is only that they are usually less main stream accessible (more difficult to find and often much higher prices) than in Europe. there are no technical reasons for that just a bit different evolved shopping cultures - but nowadays many things could get closer again over time ...

[@westfale520]

@@publicminx Yes, but there is of course a big difference that cannot be surpassed. Behind many foods and delicacies in Europe, there are centuries or even millennia of experience behind them. A Westphalian ham is not a normal ham, but the production involves centuries of experience, it is the same with products from other regions of Europe. a Spanish sherry is not so easy to copy .

[@uweinhamburg]

@@publicminx Many additives which are allowed in the US are strictly forbidden in EUrope, similar to hormone treatment and gene manipulation. Check the numbers for food poisoning in the US and EUrope! If that isn't an eyeopener, nothing will help you. Check the percentages of people in the US and in EUrope with food related problems like obesity or diabetes. When food doesn't give you a good life but sends you to a hospital, you must know things have gone wrong. You are right - there is no real reason why the US should not have the same food standards - it is a political decision!

[@winterlinde5395]

In Germany wealthy people go to Aldi, too. Because why would you spend more money on food than you have to? When it’s good quality… To show off? 😊

[@dusa334]

So true!

[@AvotaKristine]

Same in other European countries, where Aldi or Lidl is too... Why overpay? Its considered cool to recycle, save where we can. Just a different value system I guess. P. S. Greetings from Baltic states, Latvia to be specific.

[@winterlinde5395]

@@AvotaKristine 😃👋Hellooo! 🙋love to 🇱🇻!

[@hansmuller3604]

@@AvotaKristine Riga?

[@joybaal4393]

I love ALDIs VERY STOCKED AND CLEAN ! CARTS ARE EVEN CLEAN👍 FRESH FOOD GOOD QUALITY meats ❤️

[@chrisito245]

The cashier will give out quarters for shopping carts as well.

[@dusa334]

That is good to know!

[@Eyyoh755]

Greetings from Germany! ALDI always overs good quality for a low price. That's what we Germans call "Fair business"!🇩🇪🇺🇸

[@DJone4one]

As a northern German, it's funny to see the hype surrounding Aldi in the US right now. Aldi has been around since 1913. However, it was only around 1960 that it became known in Germany under the name Aldi, at which time the company was also divided into north and south. This Aldi belongs to Aldi Süd. Karl Albrecht took over the southern German branches and his brother Theo took over the northern German branches of Aldi Nord. Aldi even has a few branches in Europe. There is an episode on the German channel Galileo (also on KZbin) in which an American family went shopping in an Aldi in the US this year and compared it to shopping in local stores. The US store came out to $241, while the same amount cost $119 at Aldi. (In the video, you can see the receipt date: 31 July 2024) Aldi Nord North Germany, Denmark, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, France, Spain, Portugal, Luxembourg Aldi Süd South Germany, United Kingdom, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, Hungary, Slovenia, United Kingdom, Ireland and the USA, China, Australia

[@dusa334]

Wow! That's so interesting! Thank you for this history. We love Aldi in the USA because generally, all of our other markets have astronomical prices!

[@francoforte4788]

@@dusa334 Trader Joes is Aldi too. Same as Aldi "North" and "South", the 2 Brothers had Trader Joes and Aldi in the States. Products are similar or the same. Aldi has high quality in boring boxes :) Most of the house brand products are made by big known quality food producers. So, even the house brand Cornflakes are made by Kelloggs :) High quality, simple and not fancy, low prices. You can't make a mistake buying food at Aldi. Everything is good and high standard. Many products in the shelves are from Germany. Hard to find higher food-safety standards in the world ;) Greets from Hamburg, Germany

[@Minifutzi_o.O]

well I also think it makes a difference whether the company is listed on the stock market and forced by its shareholders (walmart) or family owned company (Aldi) that's independent.

[@augustiner3821]

the prices look attractive, even compared to German price levels. Thats a stark contrast to other, similar videos here. Does Aldi have regional price diffenciation in the USA?

[@dusa334]

That, I don't know. Different regional areas may have some control over prices based on the economics of that area.

[@nevillemignot1681]

I am always amazed at how long it takes American's to work out how to use shopping trolley's in ALDI stores.

[@dusa334]

😆LOL

[@mohammedmiah5294]

Great 👍

[@Humpelstilzchen]

I have a question. Do Aldi in the US include the sales tax on the price tag or do they add it at the register? As a german company i could imagine they do it like in Germany to show the final price on the price tag?.

[@dusa334]

As far as I know, each state has its own laws about tax on food. Arizona does not charge tax on food items. As for other household items, I think the tax is added at the register.

[@RickTheClipper]

US habits and or law

[@hello-vs4me]

Aldi prices are going like every place else aldi is still the cheapest store sales are great

[@cellevangiel5973]

The USA Aldi looks and operates the same as ours in Belgium. A limited range of products and low operating cost. And make it all convenient, no show. You just take it out of the box, nothing wrong with it.

[@autobotdiva9268]

Aldi cheese is higher than Wal-Mart but overall ALDI has increased prices but can get more for your $

[@wunderprächtig]

10:50 a Membership? you need a Membership for Grocery Store in the US?

[@dusa334]

Yes, there are two stores in the US that require a membership, Costco and Sam's Club.

[@reinplat]

Bei der deutschen Metro kommen auch nur Mitglieder rein.

[@MsGail61]

I think the Diet Coke price was comparable to Walmart for a 12 pack. The 24 pack at Walmart is over $11.

[@hello-vs4me]

Walmart is now the most expensive store

[@Suebearish]

We have found better prices for some Trader Joe's brands like bread, milk, eggs, sliced cheese

[@dusa334]

Yes, that seems to be the general consensus that we need to shop at different places to get the best prices.

[@arnodobler1096]

Both German companies Aldi (Aldi Süd) Trader Joe's (Aldi Nord)

[@publicminx]

@@arnodobler1096 yep. usually ALDI avoid competing with each other and usually split the world markets (one country ALDI south, another ALDI north etc.) . Trader Joe's was a bit of a coincidence but while they have the same core business model the general concept is different which means they usually serve for different customers and/or markets ...

[@madison9582]

the one here is higher

[@lynnetteosborn2884]

Everything at Aldi is high now.

[@hookasmokincaterpiller]

No it's not.

[@hello-vs4me]

It is still cheaper then walmart

[@lucylu0615]

Not true

[@mpat100]

Aldi is reasonable but not as cheap as years ago

[@uweinhamburg]

'IS ALDI A BETTER PLACE TO SHOP DURING THIS COST-OF-LIVING CRISIS?' Depends on where you are living. Here in Germany, the prize competition is brutal and there are a few discounter chains with extremely similar prices. The same goes for other European countries. I would always warn for shops which have labels like 'we match Aldi prices' - it only shows that they are driven and feel no need to offer their customers good value for money out of their own brand identity; means they would rise prices immediately if the Aldi next street would close down... And never compare US prices with EU ones! In EUrope we pay what is on the label, no taxes, no charges added when you get the bill..

[@harmoneyreilly4225]

So can anyone explain why everything in the us us so expensive when jobs are all so low paying in sll theses secrets.

[@dusa334]

I don't know. It's a complex subject.

[@daviejz6698]

You will eat the bugs and the weeds.

[@RickTheClipper]

Shareholder value and greedy management

[@janniegilleylen9883]

I don't shop Aldi. All the stores are expensive.

[@RickTheClipper]

If You know a cheaper and better one, just let me know!

[@betsm5842]

Prices in Aldi better in Europe too. Just wish the food quality in US was as good as in Europe. Seems profits for the GOP donors are more important than peoples health.

[@dusa334]

Very true