Two Hauls! I got the shopping apps out to find the best deals in two supermarkets. I show you my hauls!
Frugal Queen in France
We are a British couple living in Brittany on a budget.
Frugal recipes, days out, home renovations and day to day making do in France.
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Hi everybody and welcome back to another video and if you’re here for the very first time it’s nice to meet you I’m Jane and my husband Mike is behind the camera We’re British early retirees we’ve got no debt we’ve paid off the mortgage and we live a Thrifty Frugal
And money-saving life here at Britany in Northwest France and every Friday we bring you something food related sometimes I cook for you some sometimes I do some meal planning sometimes we talk about food and saving money and sometimes like today we share a shopping
H with you so it’s a big shop today it’s all the things that we had to get we didn’t have them anymore so let’s get Going do you know what I’m looking at how much I’ve spent here today which is 4534 it doesn’t seem that long ago when I could get almost a week shopping for that but anyway gone are those days let’s go what I did get for 4534 and that is 4931 3876
UK 6697 Canadian dollar 7552 Australian dollar and 8074 New Zealand dollar let’s take a look at what I got for that got a loaf of multi-grain bread for $19 we’ve got a k half a kilo of frozen blueberries and half a kilo is about a pound so if you think of a pound
Blueberries and if you think a Euro and a US dollar is so similar in currency values and that was €53 I’ve got 20 outdoor eggs which is $4.59 um it’s getting to the end of the season of winter vegetables and their fresh broccoli was terrible so I’ve got
Just under a kilo of frozen broccoli for $1.99 I have got four pots of full fat Greek yogurt for 132 I bought four of the grana Padano bra Italian cheese it’s 100 it’s the cheapest in any of the stores I use it a lot any cheese sauces so for example if
I do broccoli in a cheese sauce I’ll do broccoli creme fresh grana Padano that’s all that goes in it so that’s 141 for 100 100 G which is about 4 oz I’ve then got a half a kilo of butter which is a pound of butter for
$479 I’ve got a just about a half kilo of creem fresh which is sour cream sour cream that’s $14 I’ve got m cap Pony which is 171 we can’t buy what you would call heavy cream so I buy masap Pony I goofed here I really thought these were $1.99
But I’ve got four leaks for $2.99 um the toilet cleaner was 102 for each one these were on offer it was one was 1555 and the next one was0 50 so it bought the two prices down we’ve got 48 coffee doets that go in our espresso
Machine which is$ 7 for three and um I have been waiting and waiting for this offer to come up this is normally just about €7 a jar but you bought one jar you got the next jar for about €2 something and you B the two jars down to
469 a jar so that’s everything I got from the Clair the rest of my shopping today I thought I’d add this in actually when you see my shopping it isn’t just for this week lots of things that I buy will last for the next few weeks so although I’ve bought it this week I shop twice a month
So this is my first big shop of the month I went to little I got some really good prices on fruit and vegetables in fact nearly all my fruit and vegetables today and some of my dairy products and some of my meat products products were reduced because I used my little app
When you use a little app you’ve got it on a store card on your smartphone you open up the app go up to the till you swipe it it goes beep and then the price is just tumble down and down and down and down so in little today I spent
6158 which in US is $ 6697 in UK P that’s 5264 in Canadian dollars that’s 995 L me that’s a big exchange difference isn’t it there Canada with your currency that’s in Australian $1 10257 and New Zealand you win weakest currency of the week T it would cost you
If you came here and wanted to change your New Zealand dollars for for euros it would cost you $19.66 oh noise in the background is my dog dog’s always got to have a drink hasn’t it whil you middle of fing anyway let’s look at what I got for the price
We’ll start over here Mike um this is everything steamed up cuz we’ve had it open in the kitchen this is a big packet of rocket that was 9 gorgeous big cauliflower there is$ 179 and if anyone asks me we eat it all we eat the stalks we eat the leaves we eat it
All uh French milk here as you can see here it’s long life milk it’s shelf stable uhg milk it’s normal normal for milk here that was 54 for the whole lot and 84 cents per liter Tomatoes were 159 my lovely big bag of peppers was $249 I’ve got four really big pairs
Go open for a pair there you go lovely 165 we don’t have plastic bags anymore these are all made of cellulos cellulos they’re not plastic and we have the bagette of 95 strawberries that need eating today half a kilo €29 uh got four red onions $1.99 we had five bananas we’ve eaten
One that’s 59 pasta sauce with provino lots of vegetables in it 97 I find that really good I use this on Pizza I obviously use it with pasta and it’s it’s just as cheap to buy it like this because a tin of tomatoes are 85 I’ve got a little American Aman
Mustard 88 cents very mild this has gone up it’s been a while since I bought this last time I bought it was 109 it’s now gone up to 137 but it’s a uh Dove dupe a dove dupe but it’s really good then we’ve got Mike’s anti Pur Sprint two 50 sorry
223 I got Greek yogurt 132 uh riet which is I could call it cold pulled pork minced up with lots of fat and you spread it on crackers it’s delicious $129 cream cheese 185 uh mushrooms I thought they were a lot today but $149 cucumbers are 84 cents each
Each shim is baking powder and each sachche is one spoonful that’s 27 each mascapone was cheap today that was 1225 fet alom is minced pork minced pork you could use it in sausage rolls or we add that if we’re going to make a bolet sauce or something like that the nearest thing I think you would call that would be Italian sausage I brought creme fresh which as I said earlier is sour
Cream uh cheaps milk cheese Tom de berberis really good one mozzarella was cheap today if I bought it in the little balls it’ll be fine so got mozzarella was 107 and here which is like a mature hard French cheese from the mountains and those were on offer at 254 Each I’ll get Mike to edit these in because I bought these as well today popped them straight in the freezer completely forgot about it I got the mer which is the blue Brae in lir and those were €53 cents I got the mix red berries which also includes blueberries and black
Currants and red currants and raspberries and strawberries and those were 550 and those were in little and that I wait on those 3/4 of a kilo that’s half a kilo and here we’ve got half a kilo of frozen raspberries and those were $350 €350 in little I thought I’d add those
In just quickly film them myself and show them to you it’s a time of year where fruit isn’t great so I’ve bought some frozen fruit and the way we will eat this is we’ll just defrost it and eat it with yogurt I don’t want to jinx it but some
Of our prices are coming down I say that and then next week they pop back up again isn’t that just the way it is what prices do you see today that surprised you if you’re in the UK I know this do you look at French prices and go
How do you afford to eat if you’re another countries do you think to yourselves I wish our prices were as cheap as that I always add this into these videos these prices are not cheap for French people they’re struggling they’re struggling with their bills they’re struggling with the food prices
We’re struggling everyone who lives here is struggling it looks cheap for you in comparison to what you earn in your pay elsewhere but it’s not cheap for us anyway on the end screen we’ll put the totals of what we spent today and all the currency conversions thank you so
Much for watching I know you enjoyed the shopping Halls thank you for all your comments and we’ll see you soon bye for Now Oh
32 Comments
Love watching your videos. What is the average income in France?
Last week in my local uk supermarket, a couple of young men had a mammoth two trolley loads of food because they had come over from France to buy not only British things that they really miss, but also quite a lot of things that they can’t afford at French prices. The haul would last them several months, but also there were many things they said they are no longer allowed to take back to France anymore.
Ifs interesting to hear the prices from different countries. I managed to get 1kg peppers £1.87, onions 2kg £1.49 and a cauli for 89p from lidls my best deal was 60% off organic mushrooms 48p for 300g. So cooked mushroom stroganoff for 2 for under £1.00. Aldis and lidl do have some fab deals. Thanks for the video, i like you convert to different currencies.
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I’m in Norway which is an expensive country but your frozen berries cost waaaay more than they do here. Everything else apart from the bread (which is expensive here) is comparable. Still much cheaper in the U.K. Whenever I visit my son I’m blown away by how much more you can get if you are a savvy shopper
I love watching your videos always helpful and informative. I’ve just started helping my nephew and his family start on their own frugal lifestyle. I want to pass on a couple of tips save the net bags fruit and vegetables come in they can be used as scrubbing pads . Also there are some veg bags you can buy called stay fresh longer bags we can get them in the UK they are great for extending the life of your fruit and vegetables. You can rinse them out and keep using them! My nephew and his wife have started watching you too take care
Hi Jayne I’m not quite sure when you last did a shop in the uk but where I live the prices are pretty comparable to your in France. You get cheese super cheap where as ours your looking at £4 for a smaller piece or £5 for the Aldi mature cheep block. we get other produce slightly cheaper. I went into our village Asda and they had absolutely no chicken legs, breast or birds other than 6 roast in the bag chickens I bought one it was £6.95 and not even that big. No beef other than steaks and only sausages which I don’t eat. I’ve just seen someone comment on Sainsbury’s and a leg of lamb at £12 but it’s quite a drive from us 35 mins one way but may go and get a few. We are not struggling financially at all but I am careful however in a position where if we want it we do buy it. I’m still not sure why the meat fridges were all but empty though 😂
Great job! Very healthy food!
Some things, like the frozen berries, are a little pricey most everywhere. But the health benefits are worth it!! We will go pick blueberries in a few months and stock the freezer again. Your yogurt prices are very good. Thanks for sharing
Prices are comparable to NZ, your overall spend in kiwi dollars is about what I would spend for 3 weeks of shopping for hubby and myself but your butter is more expensive. I have been paying NZD $4.39 for 500g for the past couple of months. It has finally come down as it was up to about $9 at one stage so I would only buy it when it was on special.
Always enjoy your video's.
Have you ever tried making your own deodorant? It is very cheap and easy to make, works well and saves lots of money. You just have to try different recipes until you find one that you like. A small pot can last a few months. I am enjoying your channel and motivation to be more frugal. Thank you!🏡🏡🙏🙏🌸🌸
Prices look pretty good. Butter seemed high. Aldi had butter on sale for 1.99lb at Thanksgiving and I did a major stock up. Last year they had a sale at Easter. Keeping my eyes peeled to see if we get that sale again. I will stock up again!
Thank you for another interesting video. I used a grocery app to work out the best prices in my city for the items you purchased from Le Clerc, you paid around $80 NZ, I made some slight changes ( grated grana padano is $10.99 per 100g bag so I substituted with grated "Italian cheese") and my result was $120 NZ ( and I would have had to go to two supermarkets to get it that low). We are a couple same ages as you and Mike, mortgage and debt free, we budget $200 a week for groceries ( including pet food, cleaning products, personal hygiene etc) it's getting harder and harder, and many NZers are trying to feed their family with kids on $200 a week. The supermarkets are making record profits, it feels like squeezing every cent, bartering, growing and foraging are revolutionary acts against the giant corporations! Thank you again for all your great advice.
I always enjoy your grocery hauls. I did one myself here today! Trying to be as frugal with groceries as possible. Beef here for me in Ohio is almost non-existent now!
I enjoy them also. It helps to compare what prices are around our countries.
I stock up whenever I find a deal. For example, packets of jasmine rice were sold at 1.00 until now and now they are 2.00. Found that at one of their stores they had not increased the price yet. 10 packets were left and I bought them all. Those packets are convenient as they are pre cooked but I still prefer to make a weekly batch of rice. Cheaper and once done, convenient also. I have several bags in storage and I will continue to buy to put in reserve as they say the price of rice will continue to increase.
Hi Jane! Love the shopping haul videos! I'm in Connecticut in the US and our produce prices are high, as well as beef and dairy. Your butter is a bit more expensive there. We can get it cheaper on sale at Aldi or Coscto, about $3.00 per pound. All in all, your prices are much cheaper than here and your produce is so much nicer!
Debbie-Texas. Prices are comparable to ours. Its getting rough for most here also. We are also retired, debt free. And very cheap/ frugal. But we garden etc and are doing well. Thank you for all you and your husband do.
0.99 cents for that amount of rocket is great. I’d pay about $2.99 USD for the same amount of non-organic and $3.99 for Organic.
It’s always fun to see your hauls and prices. The fruit and veg quality you get looks amazing! I really appreciate the time you take to do these videos ❤I’m in Canada so prices here are pretty high. For example a bag of those peppers would be $6 to $7 here and the cheeses, milk and cream double the price. Pasta sauce at least $3 – $4 on sale sometimes for $1.99. Deodorants are pricey here too even the store brand would be double your price.
French from Franche-Comté here. Prices in France are depending of the regions, Paris and the touristic one are more expensive, even the area who grows fruit or vegetables, except if you buy directly from the farmer. That because farmers sell to big dispatcher who sell to the shops or transformers and the farmers aren't free to make their prices according their costs ! The gouvernement try to regulate that but not enough.
East of my region near the swiss border is more expensive than in my part ( food and mostly accomodation) because of the swiss shopping in France and the french working in Switzerland.
Brittany is more expensive than my area too.
For decades I don't go shopping with strict recipes in mind, I adjust my recipes with what is cheaper or better that day.
I can't tell the price of NZ lamb, because I don't buy it, the Provence one is really tasty for those who like lamb.
I shop mostly at Lidl, I can find lots of traditional food of my region there and the fruit and vegetable are raisonnable except 1or 2 weeks, we eat then more frozen or tin fruit and vegetables. Be flexible.
The majority of your produce is half the price that I pay in the U.S. Your large bag of multicolored peppers for examples would be about $7 USD for non-organic. The cheeses you shared are also much less than what I would pay in the U.S. From previous videos, I know we pay less for meat (pork, chicken and beef) than you and Mike.
Hi Jane and Mike. You always make me feel hungry when I watch these videos. 😆 Regarding food prices, a few of the products do seem more expensive over there in comparison to here in the north of England. Examples being – in Aldi this week, their essentials range of baked beans were on the shelf at 28p for a large tin. They are okay too. Nothing wrong with them. I also picked up a pack of 4 hot cross buns which had been reduced from 65p to 40p and were still fresh. There are quite a few reductions such as this around. On the other hand, the price of butter such as Lurpak, has gone through the roof. One of my go to ones now is the Liddl 500 gram tub of Dairy Manor, which I find similar to Anchor butter and is priced at £2.25. There are cheaper alternatives around, but some are more like spreads which are usually around 99p. Farmfoods also have some good offers. I receive regular email alerts for not only frozen foods but their fresh products also. I often buy their 350 grams block of Colliers cheese for £1.79. Where I live I am surrounded by the main supermarkets and therefore do manage to find some cheaper alternatives, which in many cases, are as good as the originals. Despite some of the prices looking higher over there in France, you obviously get a lot out of what you buy and make some delicious meals. Thanks again to you both for sharing this. 🤗
I heard that France has a value added tax. Does that apply to food and if so, what is the rate? Do your totals include any tax? In Oklahoma we pay state and local sales tax on food, but state tax on food may be eliminated soon. Your produce usually seems cheap compared to here.
Your prices are very low compared to American prices right now. We're struggling, too. It's a great struggle for most people here. I've had to learn to eat less. That's good for me, but not easy to do. I'm thankful, though, because I can still eat fairly well, just less quantity.
I always enjoy your videos. Oddly enough, I like "haul" videos less than others, because they let me see how much I could be saving if I lived in another location. But, c'est la vie!!!😊
It's great to get your price updates Jane & Mike ❤
Prices are the same here in Slovenia … no cheaper 😢
Thank you for sharing this frugal haul great prices🎉❤..lov your videos 📹 😊 😘 thank tou❤❤❤
I love using store apps to save money on items..sometime I will even buy the limit to stock up. I also love yellow tag meats which go in the freezer. It is possible to save, one simply has to be more diligent. Thankful for your videos and perspectives!
What is rocket? Most of your fruits, vegetables ,pasta sauce and canned vegetables are less expensive than in southern U.S.A.
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Hi I'm in NZ I feel your food is reasonably priced compared to NZ. Lots of families are doing without fresh fruit and veg and not eating as much meat to get by. I love watching your videos, tks for sharing. I also like to watch content on showing how to stretch ingredients.