9 Dollarama Items That Are Brand-Name & Way Cheaper Than Buying At Big Box Stores

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If you love saving money, you definitely need to hit up Dollarama for some of the brand-name products that you've been buying for way more money at big-box stores.

I went on a little adventure to Dollarama and did some online sleuthing recently to see just how much you can save on popular items from brands like Lysol, Campbell's, Rimmel, and more.

Go ahead and save yourself a few dollars on these products — it'll start adding up!

Silk Almond Beverage, Original

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Price: $2 ($2.49 at Loblaws)

Details: You can pick up your favourite nut milk for almost 50 cents less at Dollarama rather than buying at Loblaws. 

Febreze Odor-Eliminating Air Freshener, Linen & Sky

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Price: $3.50 ($4.49 at Loblaws)

Details: If you're working from home, you'll definitely want to keep your space smelling fresh. Save almost a dollar on air freshener at Dollarama.

An Eight-Pack Of Frosted Chocolate Fudge Pop Tarts 

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Price: $2 ($3.49 at Loblaws)

Details: Why pay $1.49 more at Loblaws when you can get your favourite breakfast food for $2 at Dollarama?

A Four-Pack Of Schick Razors

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Price: $4 ($7.97 at Walmart)

Details: You pick up four razors for $4 at Dollarama, which is $3.97 cheaper than Walmart. A dollar per razor is an excellent bargain.

Campbell's Ready to Serve Soup New England Clam Chowder

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Price: $2 ($3.29 at Loblaws)

Details: Fall is definitely the season for soup, so stay warm and save yourself some money by buying your clam chowder at the dollar store.

Lysol Antibacterial Kitchen Cleaner

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Price: $3 ($3.97 at Walmart)

Details: Save yourself almost a dollar on a degreasing Lysol spray when you shop at Dollarama rather than Walmart.

10-Pack of Nature Valley Crunch Granola Bars 

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Price: $2 ($3.49 at Loblaws)

Details: It's always a good idea to have a box of granola bars on hand, and shopping at the dollar store will save you $1.49.

Rimmel Eyebrow Pencil

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Price: $4 ($10.49 at Rexall)

Details: Get your brows looking thick and on fleek while saving $6.49.

Excel Polar Ice Chewing Gum

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Price: $3 ($4.29 at Loblaws)

Details: Make sure your breath is always fresh while saving $1.29 (and hey, you can use that to buy a coffee later!).

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    Sarah Rohoman (she/her) was a Senior Writer with Narcity Media. She has worked at BuzzFeed Canada, Yahoo Canada, and CBC Radio in news, lifestyle, ecommerce, and social media. She has an MA in Journalism from Western University and a BA from McGill. She loves libraries, alpacas, and all things witchy.

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