15 Aldi Everyday Groceries That Are Always Reliably Under $5

Grocery shopping on a budget is almost impossible these days. One of the greatest grocery hacks is that discount storefronts like Aldi and bulk stores like Costco and Sam’s Club are constantly adjusting prices and formulas in an effort to keep ingredients and products affordable. 

Here, we’ve compiled 15 everyday groceries from Aldi that are always under $5.

Editor’s note: Prices and availability are subject to change and may vary by location.

Price: $4.05

White vinegar is a fantastic catchall for a variety of things. Use it in recipes and dressings, mix it with milk as a substitute for buttermilk, or throw it in the laundry to help with stain and odor removal, which is especially great for pet owners.

At just three cents per ounce, you really can’t beat the price.

Price: $2.85

Aldi’s L’oven Fresh bakery brand makes fresh artisanal bread that’s incredibly soft. The 20-ounce loaf features no high-fructose corn syrup or artificial colors or flavors and is perfect sandwich-making bread.

Toast it and add olive oil for a delicious base to a BLT or grilled cheese.

Price: $2.39

If you were a big fan of Life cereal growing up, you should know Aldi’s Millville brand makes Balance multigrain cereal that tastes very similar.

It comes in two flavors — regular, with just a hint of sweetness, and cinnamon — at a super affordable $2.39 per box.

Price: $4.39

Layered brioche rolls with a bar of chocolate through the middle are some of the most elevated breakfast and snack options at Aldi.

Shoppers say they prefer them in the air fryer for the best taste. The individual plastic packaging helps to lock in the moisture of the flaky bread without allowing it to stick to others.

Price: $2.75

If you want to incorporate more lean protein into your diet, frozen ground turkey is the way to do it. Kirkwood’s all-natural option is made from 85% lean meat.

Keep it stored in your freezer until you need it, then cook up the affordable meat for meatloaf, pasta dishes, stuffed peppers, and more.

Price: $2.85

Park Street Deli manufactures exceptionally smooth, creamy, and affordable hummus in various gourmet flavors. A fan favorite? The Roasted Red Pepper dip, which features small bites of fresh pepper for texture.

Bake it on a cracker with pimento, spinach, or basil, and a slice of tomato for a savory snack.

Price: $3.29

This Asian-inspired chopped salad is delicious. It combines fresh lettuce, cabbage, sesame dressing, sliced almonds, and wonton strips. There are also bags with and without sliced chicken and mandarin oranges to make it even more filling.

Price: $2.15

Priano Bronze Cut pasta is made with more porous surfaces so that your sauces have extra nooks and crannies to sink into. This fan-favorite pasta cooks in 10 to 12 minutes, and is available a few times per year.

Price: $2.65

If you’re looking for more easy options on hand that don't require too much prep, Mama Cozzi's seven-ounce calzones are a tasty, affordable, quick-heat meal.

They're available in four varieties — four cheese, pepperoni, Philly cheesesteak, and Buffalo chicken — and ready in minutes.

Price: $4.39

While giant bags of more traditional flavors like “tropical” and “fruit and nut” are an option, you can grab an eight-ounce package of strawberries and creme trail mix for less than $5.

Much more of a dessert mix, you can find yogurt-coated pretzels and raisins, vanilla glazed almonds, shortbread cookies, and milk chocolate in this bag.

Price: $3.55

This Good Housekeeping-rated apple chicken sausage is juicy, flavorful, and has a strip of maple flavoring through it, making it the perfect balance of salty and sweet.

The hormone-free chicken is free of nitrates, nitrites, and antibiotics, and is available for just 50 cents per sausage.

Price: $2.35

If you like a good bagel with schmear in the morning, Aldi carries a whipped cream cheese spreads that rival name brands on the market.

Regular, strawberry and onion and chive are year-round staples, while seasonal favorites like pumpkin tend to crop up once a year.

Price: $2.75

This aged cheese will add a tart, bold flavor to your meal at a super affordable price that won’t sacrifice quality. This 10-ounce, sharp, New York-style block of cheddar has a creamy texture that’s simply irresistible. Eat it on a cheese board or as a flavorful mac and cheese sauce.

Price: $3.85

A big fan of seafood? How about thick, juicy shrimp you don’t have to bread yourself at home? Seattle’s famous Fremont Fish Market sells their jumbo shrimp, already breaded to crunchy perfection, for less than $4 for 12 pieces. Throw them in the air fryer to prep them in mere minutes.

Price: $2.35

If you're a fan of Peanut Butter Patties or Tagalong Girl Scout cookies, Benton's more affordable alternative might just be up your alley. The only difference is that the crunchy cookies inside are made with cocoa, making them a little more decadent.

These peanut butter fudge cookies are less than $3 per box.

You can save tons of money on groceries by seeing what you can purchase at Aldi on the cheap before heading to your local grocer for the rest.

The discount grocer is working to implement more sustainable packaging in the new year, so there’s more to look forward to in 2025.