Way back in 2013, I shared more about why I did NOT shop at our local Aldi grocery store — despite the fact that their prices were significantly cheaper.
At the time, the only Aldi store close to us was very small, very dirty, very cramped, and their produce was consistently bad (not cool for someone who buys as much produce as I do!)
However, 4 years later (December of 2017) a brand new, extremely nice, super spacious Aldi store opened up less than 10 miles from us!
I immediately started shopping at that store and began enjoying the savings in both time AND money (read more about my Aldi shopping experiment here!)
Since then, ANOTHER Aldi store popped up even closer to our house… and there’s a rumor a 3rd new Aldi store is in the plans for 2020 (less than 2 miles from our house!)
Craziness!!
For the last 2 years, I’ve done the vast majority of my grocery shopping at Aldi; purchasing only a few “extras” at Meijer and Costco each month.
Honestly, I’m a HUGE Aldi fan!
And that’s big for me to say — considering I refused to shop there for a solid 10 years!
I love their brands, I love that they have limited options, I love how small their store is compared to Meijer, I love how fast I can get in and out, and I love that I save money!
My grocery spending actually went DOWN in 2018 and 2019 — even though we added another child to our family, our other children ate more, we entertained more, and we’re eating SO MUCH PRODUCE!
HOWEVER… I feel like I’ve recently noticed a price jump on several Aldi items over the past couple of months.
Anyone else?
Over the past month, I’ve purchased the majority of my groceries at Meijer because their prices were actually cheaper than Aldi’s prices for so many of the things I regularly buy.
- strawberries
- raspberries
- blackberries
- peppers
- beans
- lettuce/spinach
- yogurt
- cheese
- cauliflower rice
- and more
I mentioned this to a friend (who does not live near me) and she said she noticed the exact same thing by her.
I took a quick glance at my grocery spending over the past month — and it is, in fact, more than what I spent in previous months (even taking holiday baking/cooking into consideration).
So… I’m wondering if any of you have noticed a price jump at your local Aldi stores?
I did some digging around on the internet but haven’t found any conclusive evidence that Aldi is in fact raising prices across the board (at least nothing published online yet — but Aldi tends to be very private with this type of information).
Honestly, I sill love Aldi and I’ll definitely still shop there, simply because I like their brands and the fact that it’s such an efficient system (I can get in and out in less than 30 minutes with children!)
However, I’m curious to know if others have noticed an Aldi price jump, or if it’s just me!?
Also, what are your favorite things about shopping at Aldi?
NOTE: here’s a great price comparison between Aldi and Walmart, and here’s a comparison between Aldi, Kroger, and Meijer.
Deborah says
I have. We spend about $40 more per trip to Aldi since the beginning of 2021 than we used to. I don’t feel like I am buying anymore or less than normal either. We live in Kansas
Graeme Jackson says
Hello, I started shopping in ALDI last September after swapping from Tesco. Tesco where 40% more expensive. I noted in January that my shop at ALDI has risen by approx 10%. Some maybe increased VAT but not all of it.
Carol Cox says
Yes Aldis prices have jumped noticeably . I’m very disappointed and have been looking for other shopping options. And I’m rather annoyed. I wonder how the tariffs in the last year has affected prices?
Susan Federspiel says
Yes, some things have REALLY gone up. Broccoli had been around $1.49 per PACKAGE, since the remodel here, it is $1.79 per Pound, more than DOUBLING what I was paying before. Cauliflower is about $1 more per head. Blueberries have almost doubled. The grated cheese is higher than Walmart. Today eggs were higher than WM.
I still shop there, as I love the in and out speed, and many things are priced extremely low compared to other stores. But don’t buy quite as much as before.
Peter says
Aldi in its bid to expand (open a crap ton of stores) has raised prices. Their prices are NOT any different than Walmart. In fact, in many cases, their prices are worst. The biggest difference is that Aldi has a minimal selection (lacks variety) and from (almost) every aspect is trampled on by Walmart. Walmart is a goliath (and Aldi is no David). Walmart has better quality because they offer a wider spectrum of products at every price and quality point; Aldi doesn’t have that ability.
Shane Clarke says
Yes prices are creeping up by 10-15% slowly but surely and cleverly some are being increased twice within a week or 2 as to not make the complete hike so recognisable if comparing last week’s to this weeks shop, sad really because they’re now far less appealing and by default less competitive too, greed wins again I’m afraid…
Michele says
I noticed today in Boca Raton. Definitely higher prices than usual. I’m disappointed and curious.
Catherine says
Yes, have been disappointed with Aldi. The items on my list were Aldi specialties. Now, they are the same price as at any other store. Why shop there?
John says
I am in Kansas City.
You’re not alone. Prices are rising fast here and packaging sizing is shrinking. I am not really sure what I will keep buying at Aldi’s. Meat prices are above cost of most other grocers in my area. Canned goods are getting up there also… Though I like the quality of those at Aldi’s. Produce like the staples to feed a family “potatoes” are still priced competitively priced but the quality is often not there Avocados are lil bricks, and allot of things feel like they have been frozen and will not last very long. Often the milk will turn well before the expiration date.
Mike says
Yes significant price increases by Aldi. No longer competitive for some items.
Have noticed about 25 % increase on some items.
Sana says
Yes you are right even i feel that too from last couple of months i need to spend more n less shopping
Andrea says
I just went to Aldi’s today again (first time in about 3 weeks) and my bill was $10 more than “Normal COVID prices” and the COVID prices are higher than just a few months ago. With 4 growing kids eating at home every day, all day, our grocery budget is really getting up there!
Mark Davis says
I have noticed that aldi have put their prices up over the last two months. They soon will be on the same prices as the big super markets.
Tamera says
It started with tariffs, but has increasingly gotten worse with the pandemic. I bought eggs before my city shut down for .58, they are now over a dollar a dozen.
Julie says
They have ABSOLUTELY raised their prices in the last 3 months. I went today and couldn’t believe how much they were charging for produce. I NEVER get my produce anywhere else, but I will have to start shopping sales. 🙁
Andrea says
well part of the price increases right now are certainly due to the pandemic… but yes the prices have definitely gone up!
Mary says
It’s not just you. Prices are now the same or higher. A.so charging fees in addition to delivery charge.
Sandy says
EVERYTHING has gone up everywhere and it will continue
Daniel Reid says
YES!!! Last month, the milk at our Aldi in Carrollton, GA was $1.39/gallon. When we visited yesterday, the price had increased to $2.93/gallon. A year ago, the milk was $.99/gallon. Walmart here has its milk priced at $1.49/gallon, up from $1.29/gallon a month ago. It appears the price is increasing everywhere, but Aldi increases by almost 200%!!! Ridiculous!!!!!!!!
Peggy V says
I’ve noticed! I will not be making the extra effort to get to Aldi’s since other stores (Walmart) is more convenient with the price increases.
Andrea says
bummer! Aldi is still really close for us, but if it was further away, I probably wouldn’t be as eager to go.
Jenni says
Yes, prices have gone up on certain items. Lately the sales have been a little better, but a friend and I were talking about the price increase and how if you compare the prices with the generic brand from Walmart, Walmart often beats Aldi now, and if you order $30+ in one order, you can pick it up for free! I will most likely switch to Walmart pickup for all of my basic items and use Aldi only for loss leaders, as Walmart also will give you free substitutions that are often better than the item that they are out of.
Amanda says
We recently moved and the prices here are already higher than where we were before. Our stores previously had lots of competition and I think that drove the prices down. Our Aldi, just this week, started having more ‘super savers’ in the ad. This included things like salsa, graham crackers, and cheese blocks. I’m wondering if they’re trying to go to more of a “sale” model like other stores to attract more business.
Joesette Huffman says
I have noticed a price increase in my store here in VA as well. In the last two weeks, I’ve also had to have multiple prices changed at the register and/or get refunds after the fact when they’ve come up extremely higher than what the shelf prices have shown. Example a bag of potatoes had the price of $1.59 on the signage, they came up at $3.98.
Christina Galbraith says
I was in Aldie a few days ago and I drove to one in the nicer area of town and their milk and eggs and dairy products and baking products like flour and sugar we’re all more expensive so I drove about three or four miles over to a little bit of a poor area of town weather in Aldie was there and everything was much cheaper so I think it has to do with the area of town that you’re in
Katie Morgan says
I live in southern IL, and yes I have noticed Aldi’s prices going up. I probably first noticed it about a year ago. The prices are still better than anywhere else I could shop around here. The closest Aldi is about 25 minutes away though, so lately I’ve been using Walmart grocery pickup. I haven’t noticed my overall monthly bill being any higher. I probably save on impulse buys by not going into the store. 🙂
Heather says
We don’t have an Aldi in our town (yet), but as a restaurant owner, I will say that grocery prices across the board increase on a regular basis. I track the price on all our purchases and they do fluctuate regularly. Now, occasionally, they do go down, but they trend upward, as do prices on just about everything you buy, even non-food items.
Mary Finley says
I live near Jasper Al. The Aldi store is huge and carries most items you might need. I have noticed prices are constantly rising. I do not buy meat from Aldi. Local supermarkets such as Winn Dixie have much better meat and prices.
Maggie says
I was so excited when I heard a store was opening near me. I use to shop alot at Aldi but then I relocated and there was no Aldi. I was so dissappointed and shocked on the prices and smaller quantities in the packages. I left without buying anything. I thought I was the only one. Im so glad you posted this. Im going to write to them. Hopefully they get enough complaints and they realize they need to lower their prices.
Jen says
I mean literally, a lot of stores have had to do price changes thanks to recent tariffs. Retailers, grocery stores, clothing stores, etc. You can’t really fault businesses for reacting to political decisions that they had no say in. I know the retail store I’m in had to raise prices due to the tariffs. Complain to politicians.
Gina says
I live in Florida and they definitely raised their prices and for some produce, reduced the size of the package. Yesterday I bought fresh broccoli that it was so small compared to few months ago when I used to get more. And then just to go home and find out it was rotten. Is not the first time. 🙁
Tara Rainey says
I believe Aldi raised the prices here in Charlotte, NC 1st of Jan 2020 guess I will just stick with Foodlion now
Kat says
In Texas I’ve seen produce prices fluctuate since they arrived. Dairy prices almost always beat the pants off all of the other stores. When they do go up, they hover around the local market average. But overall, Aldi’s prices are far below average.
Shane Vanderfin says
That’s how Aldo operates. They have nice low prices when they open a store, but they gradually raise prices as time goes on and they have a solid customer base for the store. I’ve seen prices rise on cheese and dairy, dog food and treats, pizza, and breads. Still, I shop there for weekly sales, dairy, canned goods, and their very good Earth Grown vegetarian products. Produce is acceptable at best, eggs are usually a good deal, and cheap wine! But yes, they do raise their prices once you’re hooked…
Sagsco says
I was in Aldi’s on Sunday. And I noticed. Although still expensive, the prices were higher.
Latay says
Sadly, here In Georgia I’ve seen the same thing. Just three weeks ago toilet paper was 5.29. I came in a week later it was almost 7.00. I have bought this toilet paper for years. As mainly I bought eggs, paper plates and toilet paper from there.
Nakima Santiago says
I agree prices have gone up in the Bronx. Milk was originally $ 2.19 it’s now 2.49 in my neighborhood I can get it cheaper. I used to fill a cart for about 100.00 now I spend about 300 on a full cart.
Donna Broussard says
I think products have gone , most just a few cents. Gasoline has gone up, therefore everything has risen. Trucks have to deliver groceries.
Dean says
Yes they have raised their prices and it’s not cool.
Hope says
My daughter and I were talking about this very topic. Yes the prices have gone up. Also our Aldi got a new milk distributor and it has spoiled a week before it’s due date, every time I get it. So we love to shop there but I have stopped due to other stuff we have purchased not being good
Denise says
I stopped shopping there for that reason. I found my bigger grocers had better prices. I hardly go to Aldi anymore..
Sherry Johnston says
I have loved going to Aldi’s and have saved a lot of money by shopping there. I have definitely noticed that they have gone up on their prices. Even today I talked to the cashier about that. I remember getting eggs for $0.48 a dozen and now they’re &1.15. I used to buy milk there too. At one time I used to get a gallon of milk for like $0.98. No more. I can get my milk for a $1.29 at Walmart near where my Son works. My natural creamer was &1.98 now $2.05 within the last 2 weeks. So I didn’t would have to say that the prices have gone up in many areas but when they have deals they are really good deals. It is still the best place to get my water.
Summer says
I was worried this was going to happen when they started remodeling stores everywhere, carrying more name brand products and having more specialty things like vegan and gluten free. I feel like they are trying to be a mini whole foods or compete with Trader Joe’s. I’ve been going to Aldi at least 10 years for their prices and their seasonal products most of which used to be from Europe.
Kristina says
Yes, but there are a few reasons.
First, most produce found at grocers in the winter months are more costly than those found in summer months. This is due to the source of produce. Most produce in the northern hemisphere comes from the southern hemisphere or close to the equator and has to be imported so we can enjoy fresh produce all year round. The price increase is furthered by increased import costs for companies. For what produce can be sourced locally, there have been increases in production costs as well as inspection and tax increases. All of these costs are passed onto the consumer. I have noticed a sharp rise in produce and dairy, heck, even meat, at all the local markets I frequent, but Aldi still holds weekly sales on products that blow competitors prices out of the water, and that keeps me coming.
Kristina says
I want to add that I am in Southern California. We grow so much food, but most of what is found in the grocery store this time of year is from Mexico.
Andrea says
that’s annoying! Who wants to eat food from Mexico when you live in SoCal! 🙂
Jen says
I mean… You realize that a lot of the foods you eat come from Mexico right? The US can’t produce everything, you have to have certain climates for things and enough land and soil. So avacados, mangoes, papayas, etc. come from Mexico and other countries. It’s just the practical thing to do and if you eat in restaurants it’s what a lot of the food you’ve eaten all your life is. That’s even more popular in socal because we are near Mexico. That’s literally a more socal thing.
Marian says
Did any of you consider the minimum wage has increased? That will be passed on to the consumer
Dee says
That’s very doubtful. Our Aldi’s run on a skeleton staff. Ali’s has opened two new stores near me in prime real-estate locations. We are paying for Aldi’s aggressive expansion: they have to buy/lease property; then build the store; all while paying lawyers, architects, engineers, contractors; and the hefty local permit & licensing fees.
Anonymous says
I do not think that is the main reason for the price increases. I have compared Aldi prices for years. Many of their prices are now comparable to name brand products at local grocery stores. The name brand products have not had the same type of price increases that Aldi has had during the same time frame. I believe Aldi has lost touch with who is consumer base had been over the years. They are attracting a new clientele while losing the foundation of what made Aldi appealing to many budget concurs shoppers.
Ann says
Yep! Aldi prices in Florida has gone up. Even though we have locally scorced produce. Also no changes to the store have been made for an increase in price!
Jen says
Prices everywhere have gone up thanks to the tariffs recently. It’s not an Aldi thing, it’s a political thing that has forced a lot of stores to up their prices (I work in retail and we’ve had to do price changes). As much as consumers don’t like it, it isn’t always the store’s choice (i.e. for money) as much as it is a reaction to the economy around it (i.e. tariffs and inflation).