£15 VEGAN WEEKLY BUDGET GROCERY SHOP AT TESCO 💰

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  • @MadeleineOlivia
    @MadeleineOlivia  5 ปีที่แล้ว +228

    WATCH PART TWO: bit.ly/2F8p1Vt
    The shopping list is listed in the description for everybody! Hope this helps those of you guys who are vegan and on a budget!

    • @grahamhardyvanlife5704
      @grahamhardyvanlife5704 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes do it at Sainsburys.

    • @Maria-fr6tb
      @Maria-fr6tb 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Aldi's please!

    • @SoXo_
      @SoXo_ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You should try this at asda. They have cheaper stuff in larger quantities.

    • @me-ig3xi
      @me-ig3xi 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      can you stop with that shitty intro noisy as fuck

  • @jessy__
    @jessy__ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1983

    A good way to look at zero waste, it's not about a handful of people doing it perfectly, it's about millions of people doing it imperfectly :)

    • @GenevieveHaworth
      @GenevieveHaworth 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      a great @zerowastechef quote!

    • @cabritje
      @cabritje 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I love this!

    • @hallwnby
      @hallwnby 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      The same w veganism tbh

    • @MemineandOurs
      @MemineandOurs 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Totally agree!

    • @discopumps
      @discopumps 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Jessy Brown yessss wow

  • @milkteamachine
    @milkteamachine 5 ปีที่แล้ว +428

    "We *have* to have biscuits"
    That's the kind of energy I'm here for.

    • @ihaveabbc536
      @ihaveabbc536 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      milkamilla You’re defo British 🤣😂

  • @carinacrowe4591
    @carinacrowe4591 5 ปีที่แล้ว +832

    I actually went vegetarian because I couldn't afford to buy meat anymore. It's been so long, that now that I can afford it, it disgusts me. I'm on my way to veganism, but I've learned from experience that I shouldn't rush it.

    • @iamtoday874
      @iamtoday874 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Same boat for me as well. When the US government partially shut down earlier this year it was either switch to healthy, whole, plant-based foods our starve. Meat is really, really expensive.
      Plus, after doing a whole30 in January, meat started tasting horribly disgusting. Accompanied with the research I've done regarding the health benefits, environmental impact and ethical views, I think I've made the right choice.

    • @lleemcdermitt1892
      @lleemcdermitt1892 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Make sure u take b-12 if not eating meat 😊

    • @eloiseg8395
      @eloiseg8395 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same for me! Although meat is pricy, I did realize that making meals without it is tricky, considering that meals with meat usually surrounds the meat we chosoe (the sides)... still figuring that out!

    • @michaelmiller6013
      @michaelmiller6013 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Work on the weekend

    • @londoncalling7895
      @londoncalling7895 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      There is a real lack of protein here. Up the beans lentils and try quarn. I think marmite has B12 .

  • @0520ayami
    @0520ayami 5 ปีที่แล้ว +240

    Even I don't live in UK I found this video super useful. I love you are very "realistic vegan" not organic organic organic, exercise exercise exercise. Lol love you!

  • @pinksootydog
    @pinksootydog 5 ปีที่แล้ว +938

    Please do Aldi, as that store is in a lot of different countries.

    • @MadeleineOlivia
      @MadeleineOlivia  5 ปีที่แล้ว +121

      Yes I think I’ll do Aldi next!!

    • @laurashep5340
      @laurashep5340 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      UK Aldi is incredible

    • @DanaHeywood
      @DanaHeywood 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes!!

    • @francescagiudici1833
      @francescagiudici1833 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Please do Morrison's too, they have "wonky" vegetables! :-)

    • @hjordis669
      @hjordis669 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Aldi UK and Aldi BE (Belgium) is completely different.

  • @welcomeback2mychannel
    @welcomeback2mychannel 5 ปีที่แล้ว +105

    I’ve got two words for you kids: Asian grocers.
    VERY cheap rice, grains, chickpeas, soy products, spices and sauces. My local in inner Melb is AU$0.20/kg for rice. Does come in 12kg bags though!

    • @imissyourgingerhair
      @imissyourgingerhair 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Where do you go Kate? I’m a Melbourne girl too do always looking for suggestions.

  • @roselinenicholls3129
    @roselinenicholls3129 5 ปีที่แล้ว +419

    Zero waste tip I learnt from my waste management module at uni is to buy the single bananas rather than a connected bunch because they always get left behind & wasted :) I always do it now x

    • @juless.9544
      @juless.9544 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I also get the dark ones, they taste better anyway :)

    • @ifelsefeels
      @ifelsefeels 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Great tip! I do that whenever i can, and also get the dark ones, unless they feel extremely mushy .

    • @diamondsofsix
      @diamondsofsix 5 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      True this. I work in a store and see plenty of people rip two bananas of a bunch rather than pick two singles. The singles almost always get thrown out. I sometimes put them in a bag together and reduce the price so that people will buy them, but then plastic inevitably gets involved you know.

    • @shabanaazeez4583
      @shabanaazeez4583 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      One thing I do with overripe/mushy bananas is freeze them! If you're ever baking with bananas, defrosting frozen ones is the way to go. For some reason the resulting cake/cookies/bread are always so much more moist/fluffy. You can also just make banana ice cream!

    • @genericyoutubehandle.
      @genericyoutubehandle. 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They have free fruit at most of the supermarkets near me - like tesco and morrisons

  • @sia3415
    @sia3415 5 ปีที่แล้ว +182

    FINALLY A BRITISH VEGAN VLOGGER! Im so over all these americans buying their bulk stores 😭 i wanna go vegan/vegetarian and ive been looking around for tips from brits ! Thank god x

  • @xenar6271
    @xenar6271 5 ปีที่แล้ว +285

    I’m a vegan student and i get my shop from Tesco for £10 or under every week. It surprised me how cheap buying vegan is, and how little waste i produce from planning my meals and cooking in bulk.

    • @angelfoodcake1979
      @angelfoodcake1979 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      What type of things do you eat?

    • @xenar6271
      @xenar6271 5 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      Everything! Curries, pasta dishes, burrito bowl type things, stir fry, chillie etc. I just add lots of veggies to give the meal extra protein and all that good stuff. If I’m lazy I’ll have frozen potato waffles or Linda McCartney vegan sausages. Or Tesco’s vegan vegetable burgers.

    • @genericyoutubehandle.
      @genericyoutubehandle. 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      DROP YOUR SHOPPING LIST N RECIPES SIS

    • @tessasparrow5881
      @tessasparrow5881 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@xenar6271 I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but I just discovered the LMcC snags have palm oil in them. An ethical lifestyle is so, so difficult.

    • @xenar6271
      @xenar6271 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Tessa Sparrow thank you for telling me this, its such a shame :( i dont buy them often, but because of where i am situated and with being a broke student, Linda’s are the only vegan sausages stocked in my Tesco, and they’re the cheapest option since they’re usually on offer. But ill definitely be buying less of them knowing this.

  • @DanaHeywood
    @DanaHeywood 5 ปีที่แล้ว +303

    “Everyone has a chilli sauce in their fridge that’s been there for years” lol too accurate 😂

    • @jeffhayward8221
      @jeffhayward8221 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I don't. I don't even know what chili sauce is

    • @SunflowerVegan
      @SunflowerVegan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Chili sauce wouldn't last more than a week in our house when I was a kid. My grandma would make us each a little mason jar and my dad would end up finishing everyone's portion 😂😂

    • @melody_BP
      @melody_BP 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It’s one of the biggest budget strains in my household, we run out every week... probably gonna start making my own to be cheaper lol

    • @jessicathompson236
      @jessicathompson236 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dana Heywood, Not for us. It's gone in less than a week.

    • @danitaylor6844
      @danitaylor6844 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      jeff hayward like hot sauce

  • @whoisappie
    @whoisappie 5 ปีที่แล้ว +444

    I love how Alex is just your walking calculator haha

    • @MadeleineOlivia
      @MadeleineOlivia  5 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      Always 😂😂 I used to be good at maths and my reliance on his better maths has deleted all abilities I used to have with numbers haha

    • @jessicawatson7360
      @jessicawatson7360 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’d love one lol, hav always been shit at maths.

    • @Al-kb2xl
      @Al-kb2xl 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He's condescending

    • @legaldeer4292
      @legaldeer4292 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Al-kb2xl no he's not, he's encouraging her to think, good quality to have in a partner

    • @Melissa.Garrett
      @Melissa.Garrett 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have to add up on my phone as I go, lol. But I’m discalculaic, so I have a good excuse. 🤣

  • @bethanyfalco2220
    @bethanyfalco2220 5 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    Absolutely love your attitude towards plastic consumption within commercial environments versus a budget. I always get frustrated with myself that I’m not doing enough but this video really reiterates that sometimes it’s just not economically possible; and that is 100% okay! Tiny changes amount to a bigger change and just by growing your mind set and widening your perspective is better than being ignorant to the problem. Brilliant video!

  • @athenaco2378
    @athenaco2378 5 ปีที่แล้ว +231

    What i find the most expensive in a vegan diet are nuts (almonds are so expensive). Also almond milk or any other plant based milk is so expensive in France (around 5 euros i’d say). But what you spend more in a vegan diet is what you stopped spending in meat or fish which are really expensive as well. I don’t find being vegan really more expensive, what is incredibly expensive is organic food !!

    • @edenbash1258
      @edenbash1258 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Coucou!
      Pour les fruits à coques chez Lidl ils sont vraiment pas chères et de bonnes qualités! Et au Mark&Spencer les laits végétaux sont à 1€99, je ne sais pas si tu habites à Paris et si tu as des mark&spencer food autour de toi ;)

    • @kathyd3127
      @kathyd3127 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Une autre solution pour les laits végétaux, ce sont les magasins de déstockage type Noz :)

    • @josephinewinter
      @josephinewinter 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      you can make oat milk at home, no idea if the results are worth it because i don't own a blender, but there are lots of videos. Nuts, i agree

    • @AuthenticInFashion
      @AuthenticInFashion 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      If you’re close to the German border just hop over. You can get the stuff for 2,50€ here. May I recommend Oatly.

    • @eilidhmcsherry9462
      @eilidhmcsherry9462 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Aussi chez Auchan ils ont un grand selection des laits végétaux autour 2€ chacun

  • @milchbar318
    @milchbar318 5 ปีที่แล้ว +106

    If you’re on a budget und you really want to satisfy your sweet tooth go for popcorn! Dried Corn kernels (I hope that’s the right English word for it, if not, I’m sorry) are relatively inexpensive (1-2€ per 500g) but make loads of popcorn!! And even if you don’t like it sweet, go for spices instead of sugar

    • @tessasparrow5881
      @tessasparrow5881 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Jeanne Not the usual result. Popcorn is usually good.

    • @smudge8882
      @smudge8882 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You got it right! Kernels is correct. And I am glad you made that suggestion! Homemade popcorn is sooo cheap and healthier than buying it in packs. I was able to get a pound of popcorn kernels that were organic for only $2!!

  • @adamparrish69
    @adamparrish69 5 ปีที่แล้ว +163

    when you got all that for £15 i was shocked and then i realized that the pound and dollar are not the same and once i converted that i realized $20 a week does sound reasonable here in the US lol

    • @bbmcgee33
      @bbmcgee33 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      When I was in New York a bag of blueberries cost 14.99 and it was 18.99 for a pound of grapes! 😱

    • @hjordis669
      @hjordis669 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@bbmcgee33 WTF! That's insane :o

    • @alwaysrae1138
      @alwaysrae1138 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Not in Canada

    • @chee5935
      @chee5935 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@alwaysrae1138 paid $ 4.99 for a lettuce at Wal-Mart (ontario) ....ughh

    • @livs4721
      @livs4721 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Nah US prices are crazy

  • @sleepymae2333
    @sleepymae2333 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I love that you don’t demonise certain food groups. One of the few vegan youtubers I can watch without feeling judged. 💚

    • @MadeleineOlivia
      @MadeleineOlivia  5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      No food shame over here!! Been there too and come from a background of an eating disorder so am very mindful of what I share. No food is good or bad, it’s all food 😊

  • @annaciummo3911
    @annaciummo3911 5 ปีที่แล้ว +462

    THIS is the vegan content I signed up for. No FullyRawKristina Raw on $20 a day video lol. Thanks Madeline :D

    • @lisa-sz8jj
      @lisa-sz8jj 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      20 a day?! Wow lol

    • @sarahceekay33
      @sarahceekay33 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      lmaooo so true!!!!

    • @OneUrbanPrincess
      @OneUrbanPrincess 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Stop and Smell the Books 20 for just one recipe sometimes 😣

    • @LibbyRoseEmbroidery
      @LibbyRoseEmbroidery 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I know what you mean. I would have to triple our food budget to follow the 'raw in college' 'what I ate today'. And so much packaging too! So glad we have Aldi close by and access to a big garden for growing our own organic/veganic fruit and veg. ♡

    • @pollypumpkinspice412
      @pollypumpkinspice412 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sameeee

  • @habibadesai1071
    @habibadesai1071 5 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    I love this video! We usually shop at Asian supermarkets and for the first time I've realised how amazing they are because the majority of their products, especially fresh veg and fruit are all loose, unpackaged, and incredibly cheap. Things like garlic, coriander, chillies and ginger are all very used in Asian cooking and much cheaper than supermarkets like ASDA, Tesco and Morrisons. Even condiments are made in large amounts but are so cheap and last ages....Anyway love this video! It was great to watch! :)

    • @JennyWas13
      @JennyWas13 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes! For example, where i am from garlic is usually about 25/kilo, but at the asian grocer near me you can get a kilo bag of peeled garlic for $7!

  • @shea542
    @shea542 5 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    Popcorn is also pretty cheap and an alternative to crisps

    • @MadeleineOlivia
      @MadeleineOlivia  5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Oooh good point!

    • @rachelc586
      @rachelc586 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dead on
      I always buy popcorn

    • @josephinewinter
      @josephinewinter 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      'when i was young' we always made it at home, which is cheaper still

  • @oliviahansen3379
    @oliviahansen3379 5 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Love this video! Im a uni student right now, and my trick is to always make more than one portion when i make dinner and then freeze one/two portions and have it as a dinner for a later time. Then its easier to use food before it goes out of date, and its always nice to have some finished meals in my freezer for busy or lazy days!

  • @pandapaw46
    @pandapaw46 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    So true about the plastic! I am studying in the UK from the US this year and when I first got here I put a lot of pressure on myself to not buy plastic, but I've realized that with my budget and available time it's just not feasible all the time. I also like that you allow yourself to get a few things like biscuits (even if they come in plastic). And I like that you're honest about all of this because I feel like it's setting a really healthy and achievable example.

  • @l8terivy
    @l8terivy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +369

    forever jelly of my UK vegans. i want to visit JUST to flex on Tesco.

    • @valentinaroffighini2951
      @valentinaroffighini2951 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same here!!!!

    • @xxmakeupgothxx
      @xxmakeupgothxx 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Tesco is great for vegan food but one of the more expensive supermarkets sadly!

    • @rubydean7372
      @rubydean7372 5 ปีที่แล้ว +80

      @@xxmakeupgothxx Tesco is hardly expensive.. it's like middle band for supermarkets

    • @xxmakeupgothxx
      @xxmakeupgothxx 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@rubydean7372 Not really, the mainstream supermarkets are - asda, Sainsburys, Tesco and morrisons. Asda and morrisons are 100% the cheapest, Sainsburys and Tesco are equal most of the time. The only more expensive ones are M&S etc.

    • @rubydean7372
      @rubydean7372 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      @@xxmakeupgothxx yeah so the more expensive ones like you said are m&s and Waitrose.. then Sainsbury's, Tesco, Morrisons, then the cheaper ones would be asda, Lidl, Aldi, Iceland. But you can get Tesco own value which is super cheap

  • @Fiftynine414
    @Fiftynine414 5 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    I find vegan diets are less expensive by quite a bit, but I live in CA where food grows all around and I grow 95% of my fresh herbs. I also have a garden and grow lots of goodies. Still, I was surprised by how much less a vegan diet cost.

    • @josephinewinter
      @josephinewinter 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      growing your own herbs in pots (if student or poor you have to move around a lot) is such a big money saving tip

  • @emdobz
    @emdobz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +167

    Srsly I actually love watching people do food shops.. what is my life? 😝

    • @karzaaa
      @karzaaa 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Emma Dobson same!😂

  • @explore_365
    @explore_365 5 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    *Who else LOVES it when Madeleine uploads? 🤩*

  • @katiem2984
    @katiem2984 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I know it’s harder to do but shopping around and going to discount shops such as Home Bargains or B&M (for tinned tomatoes, coconut milk, condiments, snacks, non-perishables) can be really useful for people on a budget.

  • @gracenessa348
    @gracenessa348 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love how inclusive you are. Sometimes feel like I am a terrible person for buying on a budget due to all the plastic in it (frozen fruit/veg etc) but you really make a point of showing that it can't always be avoided. Thank you for your videos x

  • @zoeanaisa
    @zoeanaisa 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Who else is getting ready to go shopping after watching this?🙋‍♀️🌱❤️

  • @lara_xy
    @lara_xy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    or as an idea for the lemons but also some other veggies etc; go to a Turkish supermarket, they tend to be quite cheap and are everywhere

    • @lara_xy
      @lara_xy 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thomas8099 In all bigger neighbourhoods throughout Europe you can find turkish supermarkets or at least those very small local supermarkets that have all veggies outside of the shop. I meant those :D

  • @cynthiacombest5
    @cynthiacombest5 5 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    I loved this! Please do more of these. You did a fantastic job.

  • @VictiniAppleSlice
    @VictiniAppleSlice 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    One of my favourite videos of yours, Madeleine! I agree, it is definitely a great idea to occasionally challenge ourselves to stretch our money as far as possible, and being able to make healthy, hearty, vegan meals out of it for a whole week is outstanding! Although food items generally tend to cost a bit more here in Australia, this video is definitely translatable for anyone living on a budget and it has definitely inspired me to look at my meal planning again and see what I can improve!

  • @melaniemcallister1272
    @melaniemcallister1272 5 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    i know its not ideal because of the plastic but its much cheaper to buy packaged apples. the loose ones are larger and more 'perfect' but you can get a bag of tesco's 'wonky' brand apples for less than £1

  • @bunnyjoo
    @bunnyjoo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    the biscuit bit really made me smile!

  • @asyar8169
    @asyar8169 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Please do a similar video for aldi/ lidl. I've just got my 1st job and need to budget for meals at work- breakfasts and lunches

  • @niahknows6608
    @niahknows6608 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This is about what I spend each week for groceries as a recent graduate! Shopping by yourself is definitely much more expensive than sharing with a partner. Every time I run out of something big like olive oil or bulk coffee it absolutely massacres my budget. Plus, I work full time and commute by bicycle so I have limited time and a huge appetite for snacks at work like pretzels and cookies... Recently, I've been trying to grocery shop only 2 times a month and that has helped. I buy much less fresh produce, but it gives me more wiggle room to buy larger packages of things and just make them last longer.

  • @phyliciajoykloes
    @phyliciajoykloes 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I loved this. Ever since I've gotten more into minimalism, I ended up being more aware of my spending habits. I used to not have a budget, and since I've started one, I find it a fun game to be as resourceful with my money as possible. Great video! I loved how you thought out loud as much as you did.

  • @mysticmaisie3595
    @mysticmaisie3595 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm not vegan, but I'm a student from a very working class background. Your attitudes to other people's financial situations was really sensitive and aptly put. A true breath of fresh air to see on TH-cam, I've subscribed. :)

  • @LizzurdJaefly42
    @LizzurdJaefly42 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love how mindful you are of other people's struggles. I love your videos & always use them as inspiration for meal prep.

  • @toridanielle333
    @toridanielle333 5 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    the world foods aisle is great... they try to sell most coconut milk in the US for about 2-3 dollars a can, but i found it for 99 cents in the world foods aisle!

    • @hibyelisa
      @hibyelisa 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes ! These aisles are my favourite, I shop in a place that has Indian, Mexican, German, Japanese, British, and Chinese aisles and it is AMAZING. I'm a huge fan of Indian and Mexican food and it's so easy to find cheap vegan things that are authentic and delicious.

    • @josephinewinter
      @josephinewinter 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i keep trying to work out if coconut cream is the same thing, as i use the blocks of it melted down, because it makes about five lots, i once got a block of it for 25p too

    • @kaylynelizabeth5696
      @kaylynelizabeth5696 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same here, but thankfully we have H-E-B I’m TX and sometimes you can get 2 for $3 and they end up being 32-64 oz of milk and you mix and match them☺️

    • @zoedark7101
      @zoedark7101 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I can get coconut milk for around 80p or less in Asda or B&m

  • @rinaroberts-whyte6170
    @rinaroberts-whyte6170 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    For someone just about to go to start uni in glasgow this september this is perfect! Thank youuu!

  • @heyitsalexx4
    @heyitsalexx4 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    don't be disheartened by scan as you shop at Tesco! if the scales aren't working properly, let someone know so they can fix them. it's a really cool thing to use if everything goes smoothly!

    • @emilyheather5462
      @emilyheather5462 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      just to add to this point as well, you still could have gone through the scan as you shop tills as there is an option to scan things at the tills which you couldn't on the scanner. Scan as you shop is literally such a good money saving tool (I actually find I spent more at Aldi than Tesco as it's harder to add it up when I'm going around) :)

  • @alfinou_13targaryen
    @alfinou_13targaryen 5 ปีที่แล้ว +103

    Really interesting video Maddie! I'm surprised to see that most prices in Tesco are way cheaper than our prices in big supermarkets in France (my country). For instance, things like soy sauce or oats are way more expensive in France ! Tesco seems to be really cheap! Anyways, this was a great idea for a video! As you said, it's very humbling and I personally appreciate to see TH-camrs like yourself challenging themselves like that to help their subscribers managing their budgets! Thank you for this!

    • @gabrielle1799
      @gabrielle1799 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Hey française !!! Personnellement, je préfère aller a aldi ou même à Lidl pour mes fruits, généralement je vais a Carrefour mais si j ai besoin d acheter en bulk, les petits prix sont juste super !!

    • @annemariezweistra9471
      @annemariezweistra9471 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Soooo much cheaper than the Netherlands aswell

    • @jeffhayward8221
      @jeffhayward8221 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      And 2x cheaper than in the u. S

    • @alfinou_13targaryen
      @alfinou_13targaryen 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@gabrielle1799 salut à toi la compatriote! Oui je sais qu'à Lidl et Aldi les fruits et légumes sont moins chers mais j'essaie de privilégier les producteurs locaux pour les fruits/ légumes/ légumineuses. Du coup c'est normal que je paie un peu plus cher. Je suis juste étonnée des prix de Tesco sur les condiments, sauces tomate, pâtes etc, les sous marques carrefour chez nous ne sont pas aussi "cheap"!

    • @elo_lotte4482
      @elo_lotte4482 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Perso pour ce qui est sauce soja, curry etc etc je vais a Paris Store / dans les épiceries asiatiques, c'est tellement moins hors de prix !! Pour comparaison, je voulais de la sauce Teriyaki, 3 euros pratiquement de diffèrence... idem pour le gros pot de curry et la sauce soja... quand tu fais le compte ça fait bcp 😂

  • @renharmeson1651
    @renharmeson1651 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I'm doing a semester abroad in Scotland right now and this was so helpful. Thank you for all of the tips! I'd love more of these too

  • @vikih4857
    @vikih4857 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Down to earth, beautiful, smart, humble. Love seeing women like her.

  • @emiliebouchard207
    @emiliebouchard207 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes! I love videos like that. From the supermarket to the kitchen and to use what we bought! Thank you.

  • @hdavidso
    @hdavidso 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I remember saving up to buy peanut butter in uni! Groceries are so expensive in Canada. This was great!

    • @Lasomie
      @Lasomie 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      and the taxes in some provinces..!

  • @GeoKuromi
    @GeoKuromi 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    honestly, the gudget you got with you to scan the labels and calculate how much money you spend, is amazing! i would love to have that in greek supermarkets!

  • @eleanor6574
    @eleanor6574 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I've been loving Tesco's 'Growers Harvest' recently the stuff is so cheap, it's really helping me stick to my tighter budget these past couple of weeks!! Fun vid thank you both!

  • @sportsbob
    @sportsbob 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    by the way. growers harvest or anything similar is just tescos re-branded everyday value (tesco employee here)

  • @gracemia1
    @gracemia1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is a brilliant video idea. I love meal planning and making a conscious effort to use less plastic. Please do more of these xx

  • @coconutii
    @coconutii 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I LOVE THIS CHEAP GROCERY HAUL!! I love all of Tesco's own brand foods!

  • @vickythecat1741
    @vickythecat1741 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Cook for 2; put the extra in the freezer or eat it the next day as lunch/dinner. It's what I try to do. Also buying for 1 month makes more sense than 1 week. Then you can get the get 4 for 1 pound deals, do bulk buys on all items etc. I also go for calorie/nutrition dense food instead of items like lettuce or cucumber (yup, they are luxury items in my life as they are 90% water) Also skip onions & garlic if you can; go for the powdered versions instead (if you must, again, for me they are luxury items!)

  • @amirah2152
    @amirah2152 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love how this just shows people how cheap it can be but they can also tweak it to their specific budget but this is such a great base to start at

  • @ewa.ev.t
    @ewa.ev.t 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I loooove mealplanning and shopping haul videos 😍 I’d love to see also your „normal” plans and shopping as well 😊

  • @miki-nola
    @miki-nola 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you for thinking of your student viewers! This year I'm on my school's meal plan which is NOT ideal for a vegan, but next year me and my friend are living in an apartment style dorm and are VERY excited to have a kitchen!! It's so helpful to see that with a little effort we can shop vegan and on a budget! Thank you for all you do

  • @jadestewart-tribe8553
    @jadestewart-tribe8553 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You’re tips are great! I do most of these things already. I shop for a family of 3 on a £40 budget a week so any tips are always welcome. Great video X

  • @haajar7663
    @haajar7663 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm a vegan student at uni and I spend £20 a week on groceries alone. Reading the comments, it makes me feel that I'm spending too much on food but I think I'm doing a great job. It's been hard since I've been spoilt at home (although my parents always were very conscious about what went into the trolley and always went for the cheapest foods) I eat a lot (and need a lot) and I make sure I have a very balanced diet. With £20, I don't buy any fancy vegan luxury foods but lots and lots of cheap beans and the cheapest fruit and snacks and grains I can find (mostly apples and bananas) and frozen veg. I do not feel restricted or ever hungry and I am always grateful for my parents support with this. I feel blessed. This video is amazing. Thank you for making it for us. It's making me think of spending less and questioning more when it comes to spending money on groceries i.e. ''Do I really NEED them or do i just WANT them???''

  • @shadowcat1201
    @shadowcat1201 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    This is super interesting - I would love if you did more videos like this!

  • @cathylynnpietranton
    @cathylynnpietranton 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Maddie thank you for taking us along on your shopping trip we always make up a list of things we need to buy before going to the store.

  • @kathryncannon8603
    @kathryncannon8603 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love this idea! Thank you for taking the time to come up with useful and entertaining content! You're by far my favorite channel

  • @elskabee
    @elskabee 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    catch me at the supermarket desperately searching for the cheapest by weight products! such a good tip especially if it's something that will last a while once opened eg dried lentils, rice, biscuits, peanut butter etc

  • @diamondsofsix
    @diamondsofsix 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    What I have found when shopping on a budget is that you shouldn't really keep to one store. Here we have plenty of apps that show what sales are in which stores. Also import stores have much cheaper fruits and veggies if you're nowhere near a farmers market. This is a really interesting topic though!

  • @samrak3169
    @samrak3169 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I would really recommend if you're vegan and you're on a budget to go and shop in lidl or aldi.Ingredients like lentils are a lot cheaper,they also have a few fruits and vegetables that are quite heavily discounted-e.g.pick of the week in Lidl.

  • @makeupwithlaura7303
    @makeupwithlaura7303 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    omg I'm so thankful for this video!
    I'm trying to go vegetarian and I will start Uni in September and your tips will be so useful!

  • @hayley_db
    @hayley_db 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This video was brilliant. Please do more like this as it was so so useful!!

  • @Dontstaylonely
    @Dontstaylonely 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I loved this video! I'm vegan and on a strict budget and my food shop always looks pretty similar to this so it's the perfect video for me :) Definitely going to try those digestives next week.

  • @confusedlou
    @confusedlou 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    YAY! I've been waiting for this! Made my day 💕

  • @rosieevans8960
    @rosieevans8960 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    It was refreshing to see you actually address that bulk buying isn't always available to everyone, sometimes there were times in uni that i couldn't afford bulk buying items even though it would have been cheaper in the long run, also not everyone lives in areas close to big supermarkets or have access to them.

  • @crystalh1402
    @crystalh1402 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I live in California and your budget videos are so helpful!! I can’t tell you how much they have helped me be more thoughtful in my purchases.
    Update: 3 apples here are $2.29

  • @Melissa.Garrett
    @Melissa.Garrett 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love seeing you meal plan at the beginning. I feel like a lot of food waste comes from people buying what they like the look of when they’re shopping, and then realising they’re missing ingredients to make anything useful out of it when they get home/get it delivered. If you know what you’re going to make for the next few days, starting from what you’ve got left to use up and working from there, you hardly ever waste any food. Also keeping your store cupboard stocked with all the non-perishable spices and dried herbs etc. is important, because then you can always make something. I love doing my meal planning for the week!

  • @valentinaroffighini2951
    @valentinaroffighini2951 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I am so jealous of your Tesco!!! much much cheaper than our supermarkets here in Italy!!!

  • @hodayadostri7411
    @hodayadostri7411 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love this kind of video since I have that struggle myself now appreciate!

  • @annasmith8459
    @annasmith8459 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this. I live week to week and struggle to budget. This was a super realistic look at budgeting for groceries. Love it.

  • @leoniewatson5421
    @leoniewatson5421 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was so helpful! I’m a student and I usually do my weekly shop at Aldi but have to go for some things to Tesco.
    I love your videos xx

  • @gabriellewilkie6634
    @gabriellewilkie6634 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    As someone on a super strict budget, having less variety in meals (like cooking two bulk meals per week and alternating) makes it a lot easier to do a sub $50aud budget!! Also makes zero waste easier (and I'm vegan too).

  • @Rubymoon82
    @Rubymoon82 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your personality is lovely, Maddie! I'm not a vegan all the way yet, but I aim to eat at least one vegan meal a day and i am inspired by all of your videos! Thank you. 😘

  • @hr981
    @hr981 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really hope you can do more videos like this!! It's so helpful and I love seeing that it's budget and vegan because I find that a lot of TH-camrs forget about accessibility and people on budgets so thank you!!! I shop at Tesco too so this video is perfect. I would love it if you do a video on zero-waste budget shopping because I find that I struggle to go plastic-free/zero-waste on a tight budget

  • @missbettyboopfan
    @missbettyboopfan 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for putting out this video, I'm currently at uni and I'm trying cut down on the amount of money I spend whilst also maintaining a healthy lifestyle (balanced diet and reduced waste) so this has really helped and given me lots of ideas!

  • @simonjames8740
    @simonjames8740 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your blog has been a big inspiration to me over the years! Meal plans are the way forward!

  • @maisiesimpson1999
    @maisiesimpson1999 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    i absolutely loved loved loved this video !! its so nice to see versatile meal options !! so glad i stumbled across your channel !!

  • @emily_kataraina
    @emily_kataraina 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    this video is SO HELPFUL!! I'm at uni right now and tbh I do find being vegan a lot cheaper than when I ate meat but you have so many useful little tips in this video i love it!!!

  • @moozicforLIFE
    @moozicforLIFE 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm not vegan or particularly trying to cut down on plastic right this second but this was such a great video! So glad to have found you, you're so likeable and realistic. Really gave me a lot of food for thought :) subscribing!

  • @veronicavids
    @veronicavids 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love watching your videos! I'm vegetarian and one week I planned to make your affordable vegan meals. It was by far the cheapest grocery bill we've had at around $50 for 2!

  • @lindagent9693
    @lindagent9693 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi Mandie & Alex great video. I have found since I’ve been vegan my shopping has been really cheap. Along with zero waste I usually only have to shop in a few isles. Hope your renovating is going Ok.

  • @clarencetheunicorn4806
    @clarencetheunicorn4806 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Yeah! Would love to see an Aldi version :)

  • @deborah8625
    @deborah8625 5 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    Soy sauce for 0.64£? Sadly soy sauce costs 5-6€ where I live.

    • @recurf7492
      @recurf7492 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You live in antartica?

    • @antonioconte7229
      @antonioconte7229 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@recurf7492 yeah in Italy it's about 5€

    • @recurf7492
      @recurf7492 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@antonioconte7229 Why are you lying, you have lidl and aldi in italy and I know for sure its less than 2 euro

    • @antonioconte7229
      @antonioconte7229 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      recurf yes but they do not operate everywhere (no stores in the city centers for instance), so most times our only choice is Kikkoman which is priced at around 4-5€

  • @bunnyjoo
    @bunnyjoo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'd love to see you do a LIDL version! this vid was super informative. sent to all my vegan pals and those on a tight budget like me x

  • @tiredapplestar
    @tiredapplestar 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love these types of videos! Please do more. 😊💖

  • @ScottishAj
    @ScottishAj 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really great video! I am from the UK and it's awesome to see a realistic weekly food shop in Tesco! Good job! 😁

  • @Emma050993
    @Emma050993 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Loved this video, please do more at other supermarkets ❤

  • @digitalnomadgirl
    @digitalnomadgirl 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the self scan stuff! So quick and so fun :D

  • @girlwiththebluehair687
    @girlwiththebluehair687 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your channel so much! always inspires me

  • @Jacquiandteddy
    @Jacquiandteddy 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I enjoyed that and found it really helpful. I struggle so much, on a tight budget, with the cheaper things being in plastic. I must admit that, although I do make a list, I don't fully think through a meal plan for the week so I'm going to start doing that more. Looking forward to seeing you do comparative shopping trips to the different supermarkets and to seeing to make the meals from each shopping trip. This is such a great idea for a series of videos, thank you.

  • @JoyAileen
    @JoyAileen 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing video! Thank you so much for sharing this with us. ❤️

  • @sunblest
    @sunblest 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was such a lovely find on TH-cam, thank you! I know I'm probably to late to add but I find that I can also price up online if needed and I also organise my shopping list into sections based on where they are in the shop (e.g. I know usually fresh produce is right near the beginning of our Tesco, so I write all of the fruits and veg etc together so I don't have to come back to the fresh stuff later halfway down the list) ^^
    I also get my luxury item at the end to see if it'll add on to the full shopping price or not~

  • @kathryncreek1314
    @kathryncreek1314 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really needed this video, thank you!

  • @tinkaswinkels4180
    @tinkaswinkels4180 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow how Alex sneaks upstairs at 1:57 haha priceless 🙏🏻

  • @surishippo1670
    @surishippo1670 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yeay! Watching this in the morning. So lovely!

  • @violainelb4913
    @violainelb4913 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can't believe I found a vlogger who talks about zero-waste without shaming people who buy plastic-wrapped items because they have no other options and because they have to stick to a budget. Thank you for this