The Cost of Groceries

Chatty Mommy has a post today in which she asked her readers if they'd share the price of some basic grocery items in our area.  She named her post I Want To Know What You're Paying.


I thought this was a fun idea.  I like the idea of comparing the price of things depending on the area you live in, where you shop, etc.  So, my post today will be 2 parts.  First I will answer Chatty Mommy's question about the price of certain items.  Then, since I actually made a grocery run this morning, I'll share my 'grocery cart' expenses with you.


Here goes....


Chatty Mommy asked how much we spend on each of these items....


*Note:  I do most of my shopping at a discount grocery store.  Often they have overstock items, some scratch & dent and outdated items too.

• a gallon of regular gas - $3.33 gallon
• a gallon of milk -  at the store 2% is $3.79, whole is $4.00.  We recently switched to raw milk, so I spend $4.00 a gallon where I buy it.  If I bought directly from the dairy it would be less.
• a box of 4 sticks of butter- normally $2.49.   Today I got a deal at $1.79
• a dozen eggs- We used to pay '0'.  But we recently got rid of our chickens.  They were getting old for layers (about 3 years old) & we didn't want to have to winterize for them.  We'll get a new batch of chicks in the spring.  At the store, large white were $2.09, large brown were $2.00.  We pay $2.00 at the farm where we've been getting eggs (pastured).
• a loaf of bread- I usually get Maier's Italian day old bread for about $1.00.  Today I found Sara Lee Honey Wheat day old bread for 79 cents a loaf & Sara Lee Cinnamon Raisin day old for $1.29.    A regular loaf of Schmidt whole wheat bread was $2.49
• a bunch of bananas - my discount store is usually around 49 cents a pound.  Walmart is usually around 59 cents a pound.  Today I hit the jackpot and got a case of finger bananas for $3.99

Now here's what I brought home today.....

• Bag of home-made thin noodles -                       $2.79
• Case single finger bananas -                                    3.99
• Case Fit & Active yogurt (12 containers) -            2.99
• Gallon distilled water -                                               .99
• 2 Land o Lakes 4 stick butter packs -                    1.79 each
• 8 oz. cheddar cheese                                                  1.39
• 10 x sugar (1.89 pounds)                                           1.59
• 2 avocados                                                                   2/1.00
• 2 Sara Lee Honey Wheat loafs                                   .79 each
• Sara Lee Cinnamon Raisin Bread                           1.29
• Gold Medal Flour  (5.37 pounds)                            2.36
• Rolled Oats  (3.62 pounds)                                       2.06
• Brown Sugar (4.86 pounds)                                     4.33
• Pepperidge Farm Goldfish                                           .99
• White & Red Grapes ( 1.62 pounds)                        1.93
• Hand Soap                                                                       .99
• Pineapple                                                                          .99
• Bosc Pears ( 3 lb. bag)                                                  2.99
• 16 oz. Mozarella                                                             1.49
• Sliced deli turkey (.48 pounds)                                  1.44
• Whole cut chicken (4.79 pounds)                             6.64
• bag arugula                                                                       .79
• container of romaine                                                       .99  

My grand total today was $49.24             

So, now that Chatty Mommy got this started, I'd love to hear what prices are in your area.  You could answer in the comments or, if you write a blog post about it, be sure to send me the link.  Send one to Chatty Mommy too.  I know she'd love it!