As I expected, we spent much more this week. A bit demotivating but this weeks expenses just couldn't be helped.
Our increased spending was partly because we needed to get fuel for both cars which were pretty much empty. We drove around Melbourne to appointments a fair bit in the last week and spent just under $150 on fuel. This week our fuel costs should be considerably less and around the $60-70 mark.
I am definitely noticing a big difference between shopping around and buying everything in the one store. My local Woolies is fairly small and I've been unable to get some of the cheaper alternatives because they just don't stock them. Having to rely on more expensive brands really adds up.
Here's where we stand at the end of week two. The spending looks horrendous because of the fuel we used but I expect to only do a top up shop for fruit, veg and milk this week.
From this week, I'll also start shopping at the Woolies near work because it's much bigger and stocks inexpensive options for products. That store also has to compete with Coles, ALDI and the local fruit and veg market for customers. The fresh produce quality is always good and they usually match market prices.
Week two, day seven
Gift cards $1490.81
Stockpile $40.00
Spent so far $409.19
Average spend: $204.60 per week
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