Food prices are top of mind for many Canadians at the moment, and snacks are an important part of keeping your energy up throughout the day.
If you're trying to stretch your budget, shopping at Dollarama for food items can help reduce your overall bill, and there are certain snacks you should always be buying at the dollar store since it can be significantly more expensive to buy them elsewhere.
From chocolate bars to pumpkin seeds to chips, here are some of the snack items that you should try and buy at Dollarama whenever possible to help save yourself a few dollars!
4-Pack of Mars Chocolate Bars
A bag of Mars chocolate bars.
A Mars bar is the best kind of treat during your 3 p.m. slump, but it can cost significantly more if you're not buying it at Dollarama.
Price at Dollarama: $3.25 for 208 grams
Price per 100 grams: $1.56
At Walmart, the exact same product costs $4.98 in total or $2.39 per 100 grams.
Shelled pumpkin seeds
A bag of pumpkins seeds.
Shelled pumpkin seeds — or pepitas — are great to snack on by themselves and they also make a wonderful addition to baked treats like banana bread or in salads for a bit of crunch.
Price at Dollarama: $2.00 for 140 grams
Price per 100 grams: $1.42
At Metro, for their store brand of unsalted pumpkin seeds, it costs $1.67 for 100 grams while a non-store brand costs as much as $3.60 for 100 grams.
Sunflower seeds salted in shell
A bad of sunflower seeds.
Sunflower seeds are a must for road trips and for munching on at the cottage, but shopping for them at Loblaws will set you back more than if you buy them at Dollarama.
Price at Dollarama: $1.50 for 210 grams
Price per 100 grams: $0.72
For a similar product at Loblaws, it'll cost you $1.76 for 100 grams.
Jolly Rancher Hard Candy
A bag of Jolly Ranchers.
And for a little treat to suck on throughout the day these Jolly Rancher Hard Candies are sure to wake you up with their tart flavour.
Price at Dollarama: $1.50 for 198 grams
Price per 100 grams: $0.72
For the exact same product at Loblaws, it costs $3.29 for the same-sized bag or $1.66 per 100 grams.
Haribo Gold Bears Gummies
A bag of Haribo Gold Bears Gummies.
Or, if you prefer something sweet and chewy, you want to grab a few bags of these Haribo gummy bears.
Price at Dollarama: $2.00 for 150 grams
Price per 100 grams: $1.33
For the same product at Walmart that comes in a larger bag, it'll cost you $1.99 per 100 grams.
Werther's Original Hard Candies
A bag of Werther's Original Hard Candies.
You might associate Werther's candies with your grandparents, but have you tried them recently? They're actually pretty good!
Price at Dollarama: $1.25 for 70 grams
Price per 100 grams: $1.79
At Metro, similar candies will cost you $2.59 per 100 grams.
Passion Flakie Limited Edition Maple Flavour
A package of Passion Flakie Limited Edition Maple Flavour.
If you've ever wanted to revisit your childhood days of having Passion Flakie's during recess, you'll definitely want to buy them at Dollarama.
Price at Dollarama: $3.50 for 281 grams
Price per 100 grams: $1.26
At Walmart, the exact same Passion Flakie snack costs $3.97, or $1.41 per 100 grams.
Lindor 3-pack
A package of Lindor chocolate.
If you're in need of some chocolate treats, it could cost you over $1.00 more if you shop elsewhere than Dollarama.
Price at Dollarama: $1.25 for 36 grams
Price per 100 grams: $3.47
At Walmart, the same three-pack of Lindor chocolates costs $1.78, or $4.94 per 100 grams.
Hershey's Creamy Milk Chocolate bar
A Hershey's Creamy Milk Chocolate bar.
And while it might not be a massive price difference, you'll also want to pick up Hershey Creamy Milk Chocolate bars at Dollarama.
Price at Dollarama: $0.91 for 45 grams
Price per 100 grams: $2.02
At Walmart, the same chocolate bar costs $0.98 cents, or $2.18 per 100 grams.
Reese's Mini's
Reese's Mini's.
For your chocolate and peanut butter snacking needs, these Reese's minis are the perfect solution.
Price at Dollarama: $2.50 for 104 grams
Price per 100 grams: $2.40
At Walmart, the exact same product costs $3.28, or $3.15 per 100 grams.
Starbucks Mocha Triple Shot
Cans of Starbucks Mocha Triple Shot.
And if you need some caffeine to get you going, these Starbucks beverages should do the trick.
Price at Dollarama: $2.75 for 444 mLs
Price per 100 mLs: $0.62
At Walmart, the exact same drink costs $3.28, or $0.74 per 100 mLs.
Miss Vickie's Sea Salt & Malt Vinegar chips
Miss Vickie's Sea Salt & Malt Vinegar chips.
For those who prefer a salty treat rather than something chocolatey, chips are a bit cheaper when bought at Dollarama.
Price at Dollarama: $3.00 for 140 grams
Price per 100 grams: $2.14
At Metro, a similar package of Miss Vickie's chips costs $2.50 per 100 grams
Tostitos Salsa
Tostitos Salsa.
Salsa is always handy to have on hand when you need a quick and easy dinner, and once again, you can save over $1.00 by shopping at the dollar store.
Price at Dollarama: $4.00 for 418 mLs
Price per 100 mLs: $0.96
At Loblaws, the same salsa costs $5.49, or $1.31 per 100 mLs.
Tootsie Roll Candies
Tootsie Roll Candies.
And lastly, if anyone out there still eats Tootsie Rolls, you're better off getting them at the dollar store!
Price at Dollarama: $1.50 for 119 grams
Price per 100 grams: $1.26
At Bulk Barn, 100 grams of the same treat costs $1.41
While you're shopping at Dollarama, you might want to check out some of the home products and kitchen products that are only worth buying there.
And, if you're out and about and you spot something from Rama Designs at another store, don't pay more than you should — a Dollarama frying pan was spotted at a Winners in Toronto for the whopping price of $30 when it only cost $5 at the dollar store.
These prices are confirmed at the time of publishing, but they can change at any time. Taxes and fees may not be included.
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