Price of groceries on the rise: 15 easy ways to cut the price of your weekly shop

Most of us are feeling the pinch when it comes to grocery shopping. As prices continue to go up, here are the easiest ways to keep your costs down

The cost of groceries rose by 5.5% in Ireland during 2021.

If you've noticed the cost of your weekly shop increasing, you're not wrong. According to figures from the Central Statistics Office, the cost of staple items in many of our trolleys like bread, butter, milk, pasta and tea rose by up to a third in December. 

The report says the price of groceries rose by 5.5% in Ireland throughout 2021 — one of the largest hikes we've seen in 20 years. With prices set to continue to rise, these are some of the easiest ways to save money when it comes to your Big Shop.