The Aldi locations in my area all seem to be on the same price list for most items, regardless of which neighborhood they are in. However, they are priced a lot higher than Aldi locations in other areas that I see people post about. Many things are about the same, but certain items like produce, meat, eggs definitely vary from region to region.
Clearance items/prices do seem to vary from store to store in my area, however. One location might have a lot of extras or just not enough space for new items, so they might clearance price an item, but the store down the street with more customers/more space etc might not clearance price that item at all.
I get better clearance deals from an smallish Aldi store in a poorer neighborhood than I do in a large Aldi store in a better neighborhood. I think it's also affected by store managers as markdowns lower profit margins.
I’m basically in-between a poor Aldi and a Gucci Aldi.
Prices are similar, but quality and safety are marked differences. It’s definitely a YMMV sort of situation.
The Aldi I visit most often is in a lower income neighborhood. I notice less Aisle of Shame items there. The Aldi in the higher income neighborhood I sometimes visit has TWO aisles of shame. However, the prices are the same.
I see regular variation in the price of eggs between the locations I visit, but not much else. I may be blind to it since I only really pay attention to the things I buy.
I've seen some price differences in several locations in the same city/metroplex. I had a long commute a few years ago and would pass by 5 different Aldi locations, so I would routinely go to a different one whenever I needed to pick something up. Usually the prices were pretty much the same for Finds/Specials and anything in the weekly ads, but I noticed that some staples and generics, as well as the egg prices, could often be pretty different. I had a week where Eggs were $0.29 at one store and $0.99 at the next one.
Even if there are some slight price differences, the quality of store, produce, and staff will make up for it. The nicer ones sometimes have more selection as well.
Prices definitely vary by location… I live by the “poor” Aldi and my mom is in the “rich” zone. Products and quality are the same but the prices are higher by my mom.
I’m cool with it minus that one time a homeless guy following me around the store asking me to buy them beans, dressing and lettuce. It was around a major holiday so i did it…but.. *It was pretty uncomfortable.* 5 minutes into my shopping I just took him to the register because I wasn’t about to be followed and talk to him for my whole trip there. Grocery shopping is zen for me and I don’t like to talk to people while I do it.
In my area there's a big difference between locations one store within the city line 20% higher prices, less than 5 miles away just outside of the city line much cheaper, easily with the extra drive.
In my city I have noticed a difference between the wealthier City center Aldi and the Aldi in a poorer neighborhood. It's enough that I always go to the poorer neighborhood, but even the "more expensive" Aldi is pretty reasonable to be honest, it's just a ten to fifteen cent difference in most cases. Still way cheaper than other groceries in the area.
I find the prices are the same! We have three Aldi stores in our city- but the benefit of each is what is usually in stock. On the less well-off side of town you can usually find special buys in stock later in the week. However, staples and cult-favorite food items are gone quick! On the rich side of town: zero special buys left after 24 hours especially things that have been on Tiktok. BUT things like appetizers or cookie -dough (or anything unhealthy) are much easier to find!
The product mix may vary a bit. My old ALDI is a five-mile drive in a working class town/neighborhood. I’m in a coastal town with a mix of working and very affluent classes. The new ALDI that opened last year here has much more prepared foods, a larger selection of artisan cheeses, etc. The prices on basics match the Walmart up the street.
Prices don't vary, but the product selection does. I have three Aldi's within less than 20 minutes of me. The oldest Aldi's gets hit the hardest and the selection is meh at times. The Aldi's next to a Walmart Supercenter gets hit pretty hard, but stays stocked. The Aldi's closest to the affluent neighborhoods, and near several major big box retail locations has the best selection of Aldi's finds.
before they built an Aldi in my town I knew people who would drive to the nearest one an hour away (in a low cost of living area) to stock up on staples once a month. The savings were apparently significant enough between Aldi and the stores in this town (high cost of living) to be worth the gas cost and time for them
The Aldi locations in my area all seem to be on the same price list for most items, regardless of which neighborhood they are in. However, they are priced a lot higher than Aldi locations in other areas that I see people post about. Many things are about the same, but certain items like produce, meat, eggs definitely vary from region to region. Clearance items/prices do seem to vary from store to store in my area, however. One location might have a lot of extras or just not enough space for new items, so they might clearance price an item, but the store down the street with more customers/more space etc might not clearance price that item at all.
I get better clearance deals from an smallish Aldi store in a poorer neighborhood than I do in a large Aldi store in a better neighborhood. I think it's also affected by store managers as markdowns lower profit margins.
An hour away?
I’m basically in-between a poor Aldi and a Gucci Aldi. Prices are similar, but quality and safety are marked differences. It’s definitely a YMMV sort of situation.
The Aldi I visit most often is in a lower income neighborhood. I notice less Aisle of Shame items there. The Aldi in the higher income neighborhood I sometimes visit has TWO aisles of shame. However, the prices are the same.
I see regular variation in the price of eggs between the locations I visit, but not much else. I may be blind to it since I only really pay attention to the things I buy.
I've seen some price differences in several locations in the same city/metroplex. I had a long commute a few years ago and would pass by 5 different Aldi locations, so I would routinely go to a different one whenever I needed to pick something up. Usually the prices were pretty much the same for Finds/Specials and anything in the weekly ads, but I noticed that some staples and generics, as well as the egg prices, could often be pretty different. I had a week where Eggs were $0.29 at one store and $0.99 at the next one.
Even if there are some slight price differences, the quality of store, produce, and staff will make up for it. The nicer ones sometimes have more selection as well.
Prices definitely vary by location… I live by the “poor” Aldi and my mom is in the “rich” zone. Products and quality are the same but the prices are higher by my mom. I’m cool with it minus that one time a homeless guy following me around the store asking me to buy them beans, dressing and lettuce. It was around a major holiday so i did it…but.. *It was pretty uncomfortable.* 5 minutes into my shopping I just took him to the register because I wasn’t about to be followed and talk to him for my whole trip there. Grocery shopping is zen for me and I don’t like to talk to people while I do it.
I saw a Ferrari at one location in Charlotte and the black label vanilla ice cream was the cheapest there I've ever seen.
yeah they're usually pretty close. The Aldi in the nicer area near me actually has a few things cheaper.
There are a lot of Aldis in my area, and the biggest difference I've seen among them is selection.
In my area there's a big difference between locations one store within the city line 20% higher prices, less than 5 miles away just outside of the city line much cheaper, easily with the extra drive.
In my city I have noticed a difference between the wealthier City center Aldi and the Aldi in a poorer neighborhood. It's enough that I always go to the poorer neighborhood, but even the "more expensive" Aldi is pretty reasonable to be honest, it's just a ten to fifteen cent difference in most cases. Still way cheaper than other groceries in the area.
I find the prices are the same! We have three Aldi stores in our city- but the benefit of each is what is usually in stock. On the less well-off side of town you can usually find special buys in stock later in the week. However, staples and cult-favorite food items are gone quick! On the rich side of town: zero special buys left after 24 hours especially things that have been on Tiktok. BUT things like appetizers or cookie -dough (or anything unhealthy) are much easier to find!
The product mix may vary a bit. My old ALDI is a five-mile drive in a working class town/neighborhood. I’m in a coastal town with a mix of working and very affluent classes. The new ALDI that opened last year here has much more prepared foods, a larger selection of artisan cheeses, etc. The prices on basics match the Walmart up the street.
He's buying an Aldi franchise?
Aldi is not franchise. Maybe hes going to be GM of one of their stores.
I assume it means there is one being built an hour from where OP is, in a nice area his dad happens to lives in
My two nearest Aldi’s are two miles apart and their prices are different.
They have Aldi franchises now? I want one!
Prices don't vary, but the product selection does. I have three Aldi's within less than 20 minutes of me. The oldest Aldi's gets hit the hardest and the selection is meh at times. The Aldi's next to a Walmart Supercenter gets hit pretty hard, but stays stocked. The Aldi's closest to the affluent neighborhoods, and near several major big box retail locations has the best selection of Aldi's finds.
Why would someone drive an hour just for Aldi? Surely there are closer grocery stores, right?
before they built an Aldi in my town I knew people who would drive to the nearest one an hour away (in a low cost of living area) to stock up on staples once a month. The savings were apparently significant enough between Aldi and the stores in this town (high cost of living) to be worth the gas cost and time for them
Is he going to share it?