A mother from Devon has shared her surprise after discovering that her identical Aldi food shop cost just 56p more than it did 18 months earlier. Amber, a mum-of-two under two, documented the price comparison on Instagram, where she has 22,700 followers.
While eight months pregnant with her second child, Amber decided to batch cook meals to prepare for the postpartum period. She used the exact same shopping list from 18 months prior, when she had done the same shop before her first daughter was born. The original shop cost £71.51 and yielded around 70 meals.
Returning to Aldi, Amber purchased items including frozen vegetables, lasagne sheets, pasta, milk, curry sauces, chicken, sausages, mince, bacon, puff pastry, mushrooms, tinned tomatoes, and shredded cheese. The total came to £72.07, a rise of just 56p (0.71%). She noted that the 'Super Six' vegetables were priced as low as 4p or 8p each, which helped keep costs down.
Amber encouraged her followers to guess the final total, with estimates ranging from £80 to over £180. Some commenters were not surprised by the modest increase, noting Aldi's frequent deals and promotions. Others speculated that portion sizes may have shrunk.
Amber said the experience highlighted the importance of planning ahead, as she had recently been spending up to £150 per week on groceries. She later shared videos of the meals she prepared, ensuring none of the shopping went to waste.
