- I took identical shopping lists to Trader Joe’s and Walmart to compare the chains.
- Basic items like avocados, cucumbers, and lunch meat were much cheaper at Walmart.
- I shop at Trader Joe’s more often, but seeing how much more expensive it is may change that.
When I go grocery shopping, my go-to chain is Trader Joe’s. It’s known for offering decently healthy and easy meals for a decent price, and as a busy adult, that’s exactly what I need.
But I wanted to see if I was actually getting the most bang for my buck. So, I took the same grocery list to Trader Joe’s and Walmart to compare offerings and prices.
Walmart is famous for its cheap prices, and I’ve been tempted to buy groceries there ever since it launched Bettergoods, its premium store brand, in April. Some of its new, fun items seem comparable to the high-end-feeling products I love at Trader Joe’s.
Here’s what my shopping trips were like.