If you're searching for a way to lower your monthly grocery bill, Dollarama Canada has the same items you'd find at chains like Metro and Loblaws but for half the price.
You can use up your extra loonies and toonies to stock your pantry with basics like bread, vegetables, rice, and cereal, however, the selection varies by location.
So if you're looking to save some money, here are 13 products you'll find at your local Dollarama for cheap.
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Whole Wheat Bread
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Price: $1.50 (Metro regular price is $3.69)
Details: You can save $2.19 and get an extra 135g of Wonder Bread.
Lucky Charms
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Price: $2 (Metro regular price is $4.99)
Details: You can find several popular kinds of cereal like Frosted Flakes, Reese Puffs, Fruit Loops, and Honey Nut Cheerios for $2. Compared to the grocery store price, you'd be saving $2.99 per box.
Cut Green Beans
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Price: Two for $1.25 (Metro regular price is $1.49)
Details: You can stock your kitchen with cans of vegetables like green beans and peas, and your money will go twice as far at the dollar store.
Apple Juice
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Price: $1.25 (Metro regular price is $2.49)
Details: They carry the same box of Minute Maid apple juice for $1.24 less than Metro.
Bagels
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Price: $2.50 (Metro regular price is $3.79)
Details: You can save $1.29 for a comparable bag of everything bagels.
Lemon Juice
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Price: Two for $1.25 (Metro regular price is $1.69)
Details: You can get the same product for $1 cheaper at Dollarama.
Rice Crackers
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Price: $1 (Metro regular price is $3.49)
Details: You can get a $2.49 discount on rice crackers at Dollamara. While the brand might be different, they are the same flavour and quantity.
Himalayan Pink Salt
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Price: $2.50 (Metro regular price is $4.99)
Details: You can get 380g at the dollar store for less than the 250g bottle at Metro.
Peach Slices
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Price: Two for $1.50 (Metro regular price is $2.99)
Details: If you don't mind not having a name-brand canned fruit, you can save $2.24 on peach slices.
Oat Beverage
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Price: $2.50 (Metro regular price is $2.99)
Details: It is a $0.49 discount, but still enough of a deal to get your oat milk at the dollar store.
Basmati Rice
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Price: $1 (Metro regular price is $3.79)
Details: Sure, a regular bag of basmati rice is cheaper. But if you always burn your rice, this pack of microwaveable rice is more affordable than the grocery store.
Multigrain Breakfast Pitas
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Price: $2 (Metro regular price is $3.99)
Details: You can save $1.99 per bag of multigrain breakfast pitas.
BBQ Sauce
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Price: $1.25 (Metro regular price is $2.49)
Details: If you love to coat your meal in BBQ sauce, you can save $1.24 per bottle by shopping at Dollarama.
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