Majority of Aussies 'feel 'ripped off by big supermarkets'
The majority of Australians believe they are being ripped off at the supermarket check out, according to new data.
A Finder survey of more than 1000 people found that 79 per cent of Aussies felt like they were being "ripped off" at the major supermarkets.
Personal finance expert at Finder, Sarah Megginson, said there are growing levels of distrust among consumers.
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Aussies feel like they're being ripped off at the supermarket checkout. Getty
"The majority of Aussies believe they are being ripped off when they buy their groceries," Megginson said.
"When people see supermarket profits reported in the hundreds of millions – or even billions – while they're cutting back on basics because a tub of butter is $7, it creates a perception that something isn't right."
"It's an extraordinary level of distrust for an essential service that every household relies on multiple times a week."
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Up to 39 per cent of Australians listed groceries as one of their most stressful expenses in April. Getty
In April 2026, the average Australian household reported spending $207 a week on groceries, which had increased from $189 in April 2024.
Parents spent more on groceries per week, coming in at $274 compared to $171 for households without children.
Up to 39 per cent of Australians listed groceries as one of their most stressful expenses in April, followed by rent and mortgage repayments, petrol and energy bills.
Comparing unit prices and be a gamechanger when it comes to saving on your grocery shop. Eamon Gallagher
Megginson added that there are ways families can save at the checkout.
"You can't control supermarket pricing, but you can control where and how you shop," she explained.
"Comparing unit prices can be a game-changer."
Grocery prices have continued to increase. Getty Images/iStockphoto
"This means comparing the same size of two products, 100g vs 100g, so you can choose the best value.
"Switching between retailers, buying home brands, shopping the half-price specials strategically and buying in bulk can make a meaningful difference over the course of a year too."
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