Dry Goods and Staples: Costs for Packaged vs. Case vs. Bulk
To give you an example of the savings that are possible by buying in bulk, this chart details MOTHER EARTH NEWS author Craig Idlebrook’s buying experience in Maine. The best option — buying in large quantities through a food club — provides an average savings of 54 percent for 14 staple products over the supermarket price for the packaged versions. All prices are per pound.
Case: Multiple individual packages in a box (usually 10 or more)
Bulk: Minimally processed or whole foods in large containers; not packaged in smaller portions
Item
Supermarket
Package
Price
Case Price
Cost
Savings
Bulk Price
Cost Savings
Club Bulk
Price
Cost Savings
Required
Quantity for
Bulk Price
$1.96(20%)
Read Save Money on Groceries for more money-saving ideas.
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