18 Changes You Can Make to Save $200 On Your Monthly Grocery Bill

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9. Buy Store Brand

Grocery shopping is all about being smart. If you’re on a budget, your biggest concern is saving money, not buying organic or locally sourced potatoes. So, instead of buying well-known brands with fancy packaging and commercials, why not try the store brand version to cut costs?

Don’t be afraid to try similar products to your usual version when they are on offer. More often than not, store brands taste exceptionally similar to the real stuff and can costs as much as 50% less. Don’t let marketing tactics and things like brand-loyalty make you spend more than you need to.

However, it’s good to learn when to splurge on better brands. For example, if you cut costs on cleaning products they sometimes don’t do the job as well as a named brand. At times like these, it’s better to choose quality over a low-price as you won’t need to buy a different product to get the job done properly.