Pre-Cut Fruits and Vegetables: While convenient, pre-cut produce is significantly more expensive than whole fruits and vegetables.
Bottled Water: Bottled water is usually overpriced compared to tap water, especially if you live in an area with safe drinking water.
Brand-Name Spices: Spices from popular brands tend to be overpriced at supermarkets.
Pre-Packaged Salad Mixes: While convenient, these are often overpriced and can spoil quickly. Buying whole heads of lettuce or greens
Prepared Foods: Items from the supermarket’s hot bar or deli section are usually marked up significantly compared to making the same meals at home.
Greeting Cards: Greeting cards at supermarkets can be surprisingly expensive. Dollar stores or online retailers often offer the same or better options at a fraction of the cost.
Name-Brand Cereal: Name-brand cereals are often much more expensive than their generic counterparts, which usually have the same ingredients and nutritional value.
Batteries: Supermarkets often sell batteries at a premium price. You can usually find better deals at big-box stores, warehouse clubs, or online.