How to Save on Food and Groceries in Los Angeles

Los Angeles is an expensive city, but you can still save on food and groceries.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Supermarket club membership

1. 

   Eat at home more often. You can feed many more people than when eating out.

2. 

   Check newspaper supplements. Sunday newspapers generally have sales specials for local grocery stores such as Vons and Ralphs.

3. 

   Use the store's club card. Discounts are available on many items with it.

4. 

   Buy in bulk. Toilet paper doesn't go bad. Large boxes of cereal are much more economical.

5. 

   Use coupons, especially at stores that double their value.

6. 

   Check clearance racks in the supermarkets.

7. 

   Shop at smaller market chains and nontraditional stores, such as Value+ Market, Jons, Food 4 Less, the 99 Cent Store, Trader Joe's and ethnic markets.

8. 

   Get day-old bagels from Western Bagel: 6 for $1.

[7deathcurse7]

on 1/3/2009 yes i agree with trader joes and the 99cent stores they are both wonderful!i also eat alot of hard bolied eggs,jello,and oatmeal...all very cheap:)laura lynn

[LilacGirl]

on 6/13/2008 Good ideas for many cities.