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How inflation increased the cost of essential goods: a list with prices

Robin Madell, a writer and journalist, did a little experiment to find out how much inflation affected spending. About how it all went, she told in her material for Business Insider. Next - from the first person.

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I tracked my grocery bill for 5 months. Here's how much inflation has affected my spending and what tricks I use to cut it down.

As a working-from-home mom in Texas, I try to limit my groceries between $75 and $125 a week to feed my family of four. But since the beginning of January, this figure has increased to $175-$225 for the same items that I usually buy.

In fact, I started noticing prices went up before Christmas 2021. First, the price of bacon rose, then the cost of beef, chicken and dairy products.

Over time, I noticed that I pay about 33% more for some products that I usually buy.

For example, on January 7, 2022, I paid a total of $21,79:

  • salad - $3,99;
  • two bags of tortilla chips, $4,53;
  • milk - $4,69;
  • two packages of bacon - $8,58.

On February 26, 2022, I paid a total of $28,94 for the same items:

  • salad - $5,49;
  • two bags of Tortilla chips - $5,98;
  • milk - $5,89;
  • two packages of bacon - $11,58.

Here is an additional price comparison from my Walmart shopping history from November 2021 to March 2022:

  • A Dozen Eggs - $2,25 (December 2021) - $3,24 (March 2022) - 44% increase
  • Cereals - $4,98 (November) - $5,48 (February) - 10%
  • Salad - $3,74 - (November) - $4,52 (March) - 21%
  • Turkey Breast - $5,48 (November) - $5,98 (January) - 9%
  • Frozen Pancakes - $2,68 (November) - $3,24 (March) - 21%
  • Cheese slices - $5,44 (November) - $6,23 (March) - 15%
  • Ground turkey - $7,86 (November) - $8,97 (March) - 14%
  • Pico de gallo - $2,98 (November) - $3,48 (March) - 17%

So, between November 2021 and March 2022, the cost of some of the frequently purchased items increased from $35,41 to $41,14 for the same items.

To cut costs, I buy less meat and replace organic butter with regular butter.

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On a recent trip to the grocery store, I noticed that there was a cut-price meat section. I found a couple of 1,5-pound packs of pork chops that used to cost $2,69 a pound and were reduced to $2,88 for the entire pack because they needed to be used or frozen the next day. It was an amazing find and really helped offset the rising cost of meat.

I also started to search my fridge and pantry to prepare things I forgot about. For example, I found a bag of shrimp, half a bag of frozen chicken nuggets, two cans of Pillsbury, and a bag of mixed vegetables that were hidden in my fridge. The chicken nuggets have expired, but my family said they still taste great.

In the pantry, I also found several cans of corn and green beans, some noodles, a few mini-packs of raisins, and a box of popcorn.

To save on groceries, I also buy more frozen vegetables like cauliflower and broccoli, as well as canned vegetables like green beans. This helps me prevent food wastage and unnecessary expenses. I also keep a basket in front of the fridge for leftovers so they don't get hidden, forgotten, and eventually thrown out due to spoilage.

I try to shop at several different stores to find the best prices.

I buy certain items from stores where I know they will be cheaper. For example, the prices of many products in the Walmart store are usually lower, so I buy a lot there. However, there are products that are more profitable to buy at Kroger.

I always make a list of necessary goods, and I also often shop online. This helps me save money because it makes me less likely to buy something unexpected when I'm not shopping.

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Among other things, I tried using coupons, but for me it requires too much effort, so I prefer bonus cards.

When I shop online at Kroger, I don't have to search for coupons because the app automatically shows you which coupons are available. I just need to click the "pin" button and the coupons will be automatically applied at checkout.

In addition, since I have a Kroger loyalty card, I receive additional discounts on products from their branded stores.

For example, on February 26th, I was due $10,27 off the total due to online coupons.

I received an additional $4,95 discount just for having a loyalty card. On top of that, the Kroger loyalty card earns fuel points, so for every $100 I spend on groceries, I get 10 cents off a gallon of gas. Sometimes there is even a double reward.

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