Items That Cost More At The Dollar Store
In need of urgent party supplies? Or perhaps you're looking for a cheap pair of headphones to replace the ones that just broke? No matter what you're looking for, you're bound to find a cheaper version at dollar stores like Dollar Tree, Dollar General, or Family Dollar. Well, that's been the common consensus for many years. But many shoppers fail to realize how many dollar store items actually cost more than a dollar, and in some cases, are more expensive than certain other stores. Let's take a look at some of the items that are surprisingly more expensive at supposedly the most affordable store around.
Aspirin
When it comes to purchasing medicine, the dollar store might not be the best place to turn. Over-the-counter medications, like bottles of 40 low-dose Aspirin pills, sell for about $1.25 at the dollar store. While that might not seem like much, Target sells 100 extra-strength pills for roughly $1.99. This means shopping at a regular store gets us stronger medication at a lower cost per pill.
Pet food
If you've been filling your cart at the Dollar Tree with groceries, then you might be tempted to throw in some dog or cat food for your furry pal. While this might save you a trip to another store, the pet food at dollar stores is often far more expensive than at Target. While nine pounds of cat food costs about $11.49 at Target, it can cost upwards of $15.00 at Dollar Tree. Clearly, the promise of everything costing just $1.00 isn't completely true.
Face masks
It's a good idea to have a few face masks on hand. But while they're relatively cheap everywhere, spending too much money on face masks can get out of hand. While Dollar Tree sells a pack of 100 face masks for $25.00, Walmart offers the same amount for around $13.49. When it comes to an essential product, it couldn't hurt to switch to a cheaper version.
Name brand cereal
Like other stores, the Dollar Tree too sells many of its own genetic products at a lower price. Still, when it comes to foods like cereal, shoppers tend to prefer brands they know and love. But sticking to name brands comes with a heavy price, as a six-pack of cereals from brands like Lucky Charms can cost upwards of $7.50.
