We need food to survive, and yet groceries can be quite expensive. Budget blog Wise Bread says you can offset your supermarket bill by hitting up local ethnic markets to do some of your shopping.
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Writer Paul Michael talks about how he saves a "bundle" by shopping at his local Asian market. Specifically, he says that both the meats and produce are cheaper there than at larger chains.
A pound of Dragon Plums was just 79 cents! Regular black plums were $1.29/pound. And in Safeway, the same plums were over $3/pound. Big, big difference. We also found fresh ripe blueberries for 99 cents/pound, over four times less than in Safeway. Onions, potatoes, carrots, leeks, melons, broccoli, cabbage, they were all at least a third cheaper than Albertsons or Safeway.
Of course, the above advice is predicated on living near an Asian or other local market, and the quality of items will probably vary depending on the market in question. But if you do hit up ethnic stores, let us know if they help you save cash in the comments. And while you're looking to lower your bill, remember to avoid these grocery marketing tricks.
Save a Bundle on Your Groceries: Consider Your Local Asian Market [Wise Bread]
