The Food Forum Price Index

[washing machine]

In this thread, we log the prices of items in our respective markets.

[washing machine]

Mangoes: 2 for 99 cents @ Fiesta Mart
Boneless NY Strip: $3.77/lb. @ HEB
18 Oz Box of Bluberries: 97 cents each @ HEB (This is insane)
Whole Grain Bread: $1.19 @ Aldi

[E.H. Ruddock]

One dozen eggs - .79 Aldi

[washing machine]

These aren't brown eggs, are they?

[Mickey]

I respect those of you with the mental fortitude and/or low standards to stomach entering an Aldi.

[Mickey]

Though the Aldi in West Philly is substantially less panic-inducing in layout and atmosphere than the one near us so maybe it's just our branch.

[E.H. Ruddock]

Ours are clean and have aisles like any other grocery store

[Chris_H_2]

$6.49 for a dozen of organic, free-range eggs - Whole Foods
$1.99 for a bunch of red kale - Whole Foods
$6.99 for a gallon of organic milk - Whole Foods
$14.99 per pound for arctic char - Whole Foods
$12.99 per pound of deli house oven-baked turkey - Whole Foods

[washing machine]

That's a weird Aldi take, Mickey. Ever since I tried the one near me, I've found it to be one of the most efficient and practical ways to shop. We go to Aldi for pantry staples twice a month (on my payday) and we go to Fiesta/local farm stand/HEB for more specific trips when meal planning, as needed.

Which reminds me:

Fresh okra: $4 a quart @ Finca Tres Robles urban farm stand
Arugula: Same

[washing machine]

$6.49 for a dozen of organic, free-range eggs - Whole Foods
$1.99 for a bunch of red kale - Whole Foods
$6.99 for a gallon of organic milk - Whole Foods
$14.99 per pound for arctic char - Whole Foods
$12.99 per pound of deli house oven-baked turkey - Whole Foods

This is clearly a joke. A good one, but still.

Wait. It's probably not a joke. It's been a while since I've been to Whole Foods.

[Mickey]

The Aldi in our part of Philadelphia does not, strictly speaking, have aisles.

[washing machine]

I need to see this Aldi.

[Mickey]

Imagine a very small Walmart that was in the middle of a complete re-stocking when it was also struck by a mid-size earthquake.

[washing machine]

Just show me the Yelps, my man. I wanna see the Yelps.

[Bammer]

Party ice = Two 10lb bags for $5

[washing machine]

Can someone tell me why the Honduran single origin coffee marked "Fair Trade" and "organic" at Aldi is $4.59 for a bag of whole beans when something from the same region would be $18 a bag from my preferred local roaster?

I'm wondering if this has more to do with Aldi's business model and ability to cut prices or said local roaster's markup?

[tragabigzanda]

from the ashes of tonkotsu

[tragabigzanda]

from the ashes of tonkotsu

[washing machine]

Ah. That makes sense. So, the quality in product comes down to where and how it’s roasted, I guess? Assuming both roasts are negligibly different, choosing the more expensive option is more a matter of whether or not I can afford to support a local business, then?

[Mickey]

Something not being accounted for here is that those pasture raised Whole Foods eggs, which btw are on sale this week, taste significantly better than Aldi eggs.