🛒 Groceries is often the 2nd biggest spend category in household budgets, so it’s worth ensuring you’re getting a good deal
🥑 You can eat well and save big money by focusing on in-season fruit & veg at your local fresh food markets, which often costs 60-80% less
🍓 With prices varying significantly throughout the seasons, do you find yourself wondering: is this a good price for strawberries?
💲 Use the guide below to identify what's great value, then google ingredient combos to develop your meal plan
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Apple | Bravo | Kilogram | $2.00 | $3.00 |
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Apple | Fuji | Kilogram | $2.00 | $3.00 |
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Apple | Granny Smith | Kilogram | $2.00 | $3.00 |
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Artichoke | Globe | Each | $2.00 | $3.50 |
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Asparagus | Bunch | $2.50 | $4.00 |
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Avocado | Hass (small) | Each | $1.00 | $1.50 |
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Avocado | Hass (medium) | Each | $1.20 | $2.00 |
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Avocado | Hass (large) | Each | $2.00 | $2.50 |
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Avocado | Shepard | Each | $1.00 | $2.00 |
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Baby Spinach | Kilogram | $10.00 | $16.00 |
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Banana | Cavendish | Kilogram | $1.00 | $3.00 |
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Banana | Lady Finger | Kilogram | $1.00 | $1.50 |
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Beans | Green | Kilogram | $4.50 | $6.00 |
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Beans | Snake | Bunch | $3.00 | $4.00 |
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Bean Sprouts | Kilogram | $4.00 | $6.00 |
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Beetroot | Kilogram | $4.00 | $5.00 |
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Blackberries | Punnet (125g) | $2.00 | $4.00 |
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Blueberries | Punnet (125g) | $2.00 | $4.00 |
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Bok Choy | Bunch | $2.00 | $4.00 |
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Broccoli | Kilogram | $4.00 | $5.50 |
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Broccolini | Bunch | $2.50 | $3.50 |
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Brussel Sprouts | Kilogram | $6.00 | $8.00 |
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Cabbage | Head | $2.00 | $3.00 |
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Capsicum | Kilogram | $3.50 | $5.00 |
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Carrots | Kilogram | $1.70 | $2.00 |
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Cauliflower | Each | $2.00 | $4.00 |
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Celeriac | Each | $5.00 | $7.00 |
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Celery | Each | $2.00 | $3.00 |
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Cherries | Kilogram | $12.00 | $16.00 |
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Chestnuts | Kilogram | $5.00 | $10.00 |
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Chilli | Bullhorn Sweet | Kilogram | $6.00 | $9.00 |
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Choy Sum | Bunch | $2.00 | $3.00 |
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Coriander | Bunch | $2.00 | $3.00 |
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Corn | Each | $0.60 | $1.00 |
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Cucumber | Baby ("Qukes") | Punnet (250g) | $2.00 | $4.00 |
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Cucumber | Continental / Telegraph | Kilogram | $3.00 | $4.00 |
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Cucumber | Lebanese | Kilogram | $2.50 | $4.00 |
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Dates | Medjool | Kilogram | $10.00 | $26.00 |
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Eggplant | Kilogram | $3.00 | $5.00 |
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Fennel | Each | $1.50 | $3.00 |
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Figs | Each | $0.50 | $1.50 |
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Galangal | Kilogram | $17.50 | $25.00 |
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Garlic | Australian | Kilogram | $28.00 | $35.00 |
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Garlic | Peeled | Kilogram | $6.00 | $10.00 |
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Ginger | Kilogram | $12.00 | $20.00 |
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Grapefruit | Ruby | Kilogram | $1.50 | $3.00 |
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Grapes | Kilogram | $5.00 | $7.50 |
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Jerusalem Artichokes | Kilogram | $8.00 | $12.00 |
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Kai Lan / Gai Lan | Bunch | $2.00 | $4.00 |
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Kale | Tuscan, Curly | Bunch | $2.50 | $4.00 |
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Kiwifruit | Green | Kilogram | $4.00 | $7.00 |
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Kiwifruit | Gold | Kilogram | $4.00 | $7.00 |
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Leek | Each | $3.00 | $3.50 |
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Lemon | Kilogram (12-14) | $3.00 | $5.00 |
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Lettuce | Cos | Each | $2.00 | $3.00 |
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Lettuce | Iceberg | Each | $2.00 | $3.00 |
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Lime | Tahitian | Kilogram (12-16) | $5.00 | $8.00 |
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Mandarin | Imperial | Kilogram | $3.00 | $5.00 |
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Mango | Calypso (Large) | Each | $1.00 | $1.50 |
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Mango | Kensington Pride (Large) | Each | $1.00 | $1.50 |
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Mango | R2E2 (Large) | Each | $1.00 | $1.50 |
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Mushrooms | Button | Kilogram | $10.00 | $15.00 |
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Mushrooms | Flat | Kilogram | $10.00 | $15.00 |
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Mushrooms | Swiss Brown | Kilogram | $10.00 | $16.00 |
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Onions | Brown | Kilogram | $1.50 | $2.50 |
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Onions | Red | Kilogram | $2.00 | $3.50 |
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Oranges | Navel | Kilogram | $2.00 | $3.50 |
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Oranges | Valencia | Kilogram | $2.50 | $3.00 |
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Papaya | Kilogram | $4.00 | $6.50 |
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Passionfruit | Each | $0.40 | $0.80 |
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Peach | Kilogram | $4.00 | $6.00 |
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Pear | Beurre Bosc | Kilogram | $2.50 | $4.00 |
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Pear | Nashi | Kilogram | $5.00 | $7.00 |
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Pear | Packham | Kilogram | $2.00 | $4.00 |
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Pineapple | Each | $2.00 | $4.00 |
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Potatoes | Brushed White | Kilogram | $2.50 | $4.00 |
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Potatoes | Desiree | Kilogram | $3.00 | $4.00 |
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Potatoes | Dutch Cream | Kilogram | $5.00 | $8.00 |
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Potatoes | Kipfler | Kilogram | $6.00 | $7.00 |
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Pumpkin | Cut | Kilogram | $1.50 | $2.50 |
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Pumpkin | Whole | Kilogram | $1.00 | $2.00 |
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Quince | Kilogram | $4.00 | $6.00 |
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Radish | Bunch | $2.50 | $4.00 |
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Raspberries | Punnet (250g) | $3.00 | $5.00 |
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Rhubarb | Bunch | $4.00 | $6.00 |
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Rocket | Kilogram | $10.00 | $16.00 |
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Rockmelon | Each | $2.00 | $4.00 |
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Snowpeas | Kilogram | $4.00 | $7.00 |
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Spring Onion ("Eschallot") | Bunch | $1.50 | $3.00 |
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Strawberries | Punnet (500g) | $3.50 | $5.00 |
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Sweet Potato | Gold | Kilogram | $1.50 | $3.00 |
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Tomatoes | Cherry | Kilogram | $6.00 | $10.00 |
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Tomatoes | Grape | Kilogram | $8.00 | $10.00 |
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Tomatoes | Truss | Kilogram | $8.00 | $10.00 |
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Watermelon | Seedless Cut | Kilogram | $1.50 | $3.00 |
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Zucchini | Kilogram | $2.50 | $5.00 |
Batch cooking can save you over $3,500 per year thanks to: