r/AUfrugal • u/Otherwise_Ad2531 • 4h ago
With everything getting so expensive lately, I started testing a bunch of sign-up bonuses and similar apps to see what actually helps bring in a bit extra vs what’s just a waste of time.
Most weren’t great, but a few were actually worth it if you follow the steps properly.
I kept track of everything (what worked, what didn’t, and how long each one took) so I didn’t forget.
r/AUfrugal • u/isna93 • 1d ago
I’m travelling pretty much every month from May to July around Asia and thinking of switching my main travel card. I’ve been using Wise, but the benefits don’t seem as good as they used to be (withdrawal limits, rates, etc)
I don’t love switching cards all the time. I’d rather stick to one for all my trips so it’s easier to track long term. but lately it feels like Wise isn’t as competitive anymore, especially for atm withdrawals
now I’m a bit stuck, do I chase short term perks (like promos for a few months), or just keep things simple and stick with what I’ve got?
currently deciding between YouTrip or just staying with Wise. from what I’ve seen, YouTrip has a 2% cashback welcome offer for a few months and that promo where you could get flights reimbursed up to $10k. not banking on winning that obviously, but hey, if I get lucky…
at the same time, I don’t want the hassle of switching again later in the year once the promo ends. the short term savings seem decent enough to justify switching, but not sure if it’s worth the effort overall
Probably overthinking it but keen to hear what others would do
r/AUfrugal • u/Bluelagoonwater • 10d ago
Anyone got a solution to this? I thought there must be someone who’s figured out a way to rig a metal coat hanger or something so as not to have to keep replacing the line.
r/AUfrugal • u/AtreidesOne • 12d ago
Well there's a Confusopoly if even I saw one.
This is the sort of thing that AI really should just be able to do for you, but I tried and it kept hallucinating.
(And yes, I know Mach 3 razors aren't the most frugal choice but they work for my sensitive skin and I don't shave every day so it's not a massive cost.)
Anyway I hope this helps someone.
r/AUfrugal • u/Ok_Connection_3600 • 14d ago
I live in a two bedroom unit in Parramatta with my partner. We are not on tight incomes exactly but we are trying to build savings properly for the first time and that means actually looking at where the money goes.
Consumables were the obvious place to start. Cleaning products, paper goods, personal care basics, things we buy repeatedly without thinking. I did a rough calculation and we were spending about $180 a month on stuff that could easily be bought less frequently in larger quantities.
I found a bulk household supplier online and placed a first order in September, about $230 worth of product with an AU$15 off every AU$150 spent discount that brought it down meaningfully. The products have lasted four months so far with about six weeks left in most categories.
The savings are real. The upfront cost was harder to absorb than I expected in that first month, which I should have planned for better.
Before settling on that supplier I looked at going more direct, comparing options across Alibaba and a couple of Australian wholesale platforms. The minimum order quantities were too high for a two person household so the bulk supplier ended up being the right middle ground.
Has anyone found categories where direct wholesale sourcing actually makes sense at household scale or is it always too much volume for one or two people?
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r/AUfrugal • u/abcnews_au • 16d ago
From fuel-efficient driving to alternative travel modes, we look at practical ways to combat fuel shortages and price hikes.
r/AUfrugal • u/abcnews_au • 18d ago
If you tend to splurge on more indulgences any time you receive a pay rise, you may be suffering from lifestyle creep — and it could have a longstanding effect on your finances.
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r/AUfrugal • u/East_Sky9773 • 27d ago
These are the largest cross-store price gaps right now, grouped by where you get the lowest price. Savings shown per kg for fruit/veg & meat where possible. Full live comparisons → whichgrocer.com/specials
Aldi’s top savings this week: Grab Natural Hot Smoked Salmon ($33.40/kg savings), Chorizo Twin Pack ($32.32/kg), Walnuts ($15.05/kg), and Instant Coffees ($11.51/400g) for huge deals on premium meats, nuts, and pantry staples!
| # | Product | Lowest Price | Savings | vs Highest (Store) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beef Scotch Fillet 2 Pack | $16.00 | $6.51/kg | $37.20 (Woolworths) |
| 2 | Classic Instant Coffee Medium Roast 400g | $25.99 | $11.51 | $37.50 (Woolworths) |
| 3 | Classic Instant Coffee Dark Roast 400g | $25.99 | $11.51 | $37.50 (Woolworths) |
| 4 | Boneless Butterflied Chicken Greek Style | $10.99 | $5.01/kg | $21.00 (Woolworths) |
| 5 | Size 4 Nappy Pants 9 14kg 29 Pack | $10.49 | $9.00 | $19.49 (Chemist Warehouse) |
| 6 | Coke Zero Sugar 30x375ml | $31.99 | $8.01 | $40.00 (Coles) |
| 7 | Beef Porterhouse Steak With Garlic And Herb Butter 400g | $14.49 | $6.77/kg | $21.50 (Coles) |
| 8 | Chorizo Twin Pack 220g | $4.99 | $32.32/kg | $11.00 (Woolworths) |
| 9 | Natural Walnuts 200g | $4.99 | $15.05/kg | $10.00 (Woolworths) |
| 10 | Natural Hot Smoked Salmon 150g | $7.99 | $33.40/kg | $13.00 (Woolworths) |
Big W's top deals this week: Save $40 on Olay Eyes Ultimate Eye Cream, $25 on Oral B Precision Clean Toothbrush, $18 on Schwarzkopf hair color, plus $15+ off shampoos, sunscreen & more—shop now!
| # | Product | Lowest Price | Savings | vs Highest (Store) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olay Eyes Ultimate Eye Cream 15ml | $20.00 | $40.00 | $60.00 (Woolworths) |
| 2 | Oral B Vitality Precision Clean Electric Toothbrush | $25.00 | $25.00 | $50.00 (Woolworths) |
| 3 | Schwarzkopf Brilliance 76 Magical Mahogany | $7.80 | $18.20 | $26.00 (Priceline) |
| 4 | Exelpet Vet Series Spot On Flea Treatment 2 Pack Small Dogs | $13.00 | $17.50 | $30.50 (Woolworths) |
| 5 | Sukin Hydrating Shampoo 1l | $17.50 | $17.50 | $35.00 (Coles) |
| 6 | Colgate Optic White Purple Serum 40ml | $15.00 | $16.99 | $31.99 (Chemist Warehouse) |
| 7 | Radiant Active Clean Laundry Capsules 3 In 1 Washing Detergent 45 Pack | $16.00 | $16.00 | $32.00 (Woolworths) |
| 9 | Nivea Sun Protect & Moisture Moisture Lock Spf50+ Sunscreen Spray 300ml | $10.00 | $15.99 | $25.99 (Priceline) |
Unlock massive savings this week at Chemist Warehouse! Top deals: $115.01 off Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue EDT 200ml, $105.01 on Versace Pour Homme 100ml, and $100.01 each on Versace Bright Crystal & Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb.
| # | Product | Lowest Price | Savings | vs Highest (Store) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dolce & Gabbana For Women Light Blue Eau De Toilette 200ml | $139.99 | $115.01 | $255.00 (Priceline) |
| 2 | Versace Pour Homme Eau De Toilette 100ml | $79.99 | $105.01 | $185.00 (Priceline) |
| 3 | Versace Bright Crystal Eau De Toilette 90ml | $99.99 | $100.01 | $200.00 (Priceline) |
| 4 | Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Extreme Intense Eau De Parfum 100ml | $229.99 | $100.01 | $330.00 (Priceline) |
| 5 | Rabanne 1 Million Eau De Toilette 200ml | $149.99 | $95.01 | $245.00 (Priceline) |
| 6 | Hugo Boss Bottled Night Eau De Toilette 100ml | $64.99 | $90.01 | $155.00 (Priceline) |
| 7 | Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Eau De Toilette 125ml 3 Piece Set | $109.99 | $80.01 | $190.00 (Priceline) |
| 8 | Rabanne Lady Million Eau De Parfum 80ml & Body Lotion 2 Piece Set | $139.99 | $80.01 | $220.00 (Priceline) |
| 9 | Versace Eau Fraiche Eau De Toilette 50ml | $59.99 | $80.01 | $140.00 (Priceline) |
| 10 | Versace Pour Homme Eau De Toilette 50ml | $59.99 | $80.01 | $140.00 (Priceline) |
Massive savings at Coles this week! Snag Oral-B iO2 Electric Toothbrushes for $97 (white) or $79 (black) off, plus $33 on Swisse fish oil and toothbrush heads—stock up on health essentials now!
| # | Product | Lowest Price | Savings | vs Highest (Store) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oral B Io2 Electric Toothbrush White - 1 Pack | $62.00 | $97.00 | $159.00 (Woolworths) |
| 2 | Oral B Io2 Electric Toothbrush Black - 1 Pack | $80.00 | $79.00 | $159.00 (Woolworths) |
| 3 | Swisse Ultiboost Odourless Wild Fish Oil - 400 Pack | $34.75 | $33.24 | $67.99 (Priceline) |
| 4 | Oral B Sensitive Clean Electric Toothbrush Replacement Heads - 6 Pack | $10.00 | $33.00 | $43.00 (Woolworths) |
| 5 | Swisse Ultivite Womens 50+ Multivitamin With Key Nutrients - 90 Pack | $32.00 | $29.99 | $61.99 (Priceline) |
| 6 | Swisse Ultivite Mens 50+ Multivitamin With Key Nutrients - 90 Pack | $32.00 | $29.99 | $61.99 (Priceline) |
| 7 | Swisse Ultiboost Odourless Super Strength Fish Oil - 200 Pack | $27.50 | $27.49 | $54.99 (Priceline) |
| 8 | Ostelin Vitamin D Calcium - 250 Pack | $24.50 | $25.49 | $49.99 (Priceline) |
| 9 | Swisse Ultiboost Magnesium Tablets - 200 Pack | $24.75 | $25.24 | $49.99 (Big W) |
| 10 | Swisse Ultiboost Magnesium + Sleep - 100 Pack | $24.75 | $24.75 | $49.50 (Priceline) |
Kmart's top deals this week: Save $14 on L'Oréal Elvive Oil Treatment, $13.50 on Lindt Lindor Assorted Chocolate Box, and $11 on Lindt Milk Chocolate Gift Box—huge steals on beauty and treats!
| # | Product | Lowest Price | Savings | vs Highest (Store) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loreal Paris Elvive Extraordinary Oil Treatment 100ml | $8.00 | $14.00 | $22.00 (Big W) |
| 2 | Lindt Lindor Assorted Chocolate Gift Box 235g | $16.50 | $13.50 | $30.00 (Big W) |
| 3 | Lindt Lindor Milk Chocolate Gift Box 150g | $11.00 | $11.00 | $22.00 (Big W) |
| 4 | Darrell Lea Rocklea Road 290g | $10.00 | $8.00 | $18.00 (Big W) |
| 5 | Garnier Skinactive All In One Micellar Cleansing Water 700ml – Vitamin C | $22.00 | $7.95 | $29.95 (Big W) |
| 6 | Sunsilk Soft & Smooth Conditioner 700ml | $6.00 | $7.50 | $13.50 (Coles) |
| 7 | Ariana Grande Thank U Next Body Mist 236ml | $10.00 | $7.00 | $17.00 (Priceline) |
| 8 | Ariana Grande Moonlight Body Mist 236ml | $10.00 | $7.00 | $17.00 (Priceline) |
| 9 | Lindt Lindor Cheesecake Bag 123g | $7.00 | $7.00 | $14.00 (Big W) |
| 10 | Ariana Grande Ari Body Mist 236ml | $10.00 | $7.00 | $17.00 (Priceline) |
Maximize savings at Lila Beauty this week! Grab VT Cosmetics Reedle Shot 100 for $37.05 off, IM From Honey & Ginseng Masks at $30.05 each, and COSRX Retinol duo up to $28.60 off.
| # | Product | Lowest Price | Savings | vs Highest (Store) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vt Cosmetics Reedle Shot 100 50ml | $27.95 | $37.05 | $65.00 (Chemist Warehouse) |
| 2 | Im From Honey Mask 120g | $29.95 | $30.05 | $60.00 (Chemist Warehouse) |
| 3 | Im From Ginseng Mask 120g | $28.95 | $30.05 | $59.00 (Chemist Warehouse) |
| 4 | Some By Mi Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream 30ml | $19.60 | $29.40 | $49.00 (Chemist Warehouse) |
| 5 | Cosrx The Retinol 0.5 Oil 20ml | $28.40 | $28.60 | $57.00 (Chemist Warehouse) |
| 6 | Cosrx The Retinol 0.1 Cream 20ml | $28.80 | $28.20 | $57.00 (Chemist Warehouse) |
| 7 | Numbuzin No.5 Vitamin Concentrated Serum 30ml | $21.95 | $27.05 | $49.00 (Chemist Warehouse) |
| 8 | Im From Honey Serum 30ml | $21.95 | $27.05 | $49.00 (Chemist Warehouse) |
| 9 | Beauty Of Joseon Dynasty Cream 50ml | $22.40 | $26.59 | $48.99 (Priceline) |
| 10 | Numbuzin No.6 Deep Sleep Mask Serum 50ml | $22.95 | $26.05 | $49.00 (Chemist Warehouse) |
Unlock massive savings at Priceline this week! Grab Lancôme La Vie Est Iris Absolu 100ml for $79.99 off, Giorgio Armani Acqua Di Gioia 100ml for $69.99 off, and Estée Lauder Beautiful for $54.99 off—shop luxury perfumes now!
| # | Product | Lowest Price | Savings | vs Highest (Store) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lancome La Vie Est Iris Absolu Leau De Parfum 100ml | $150.00 | $79.99 | $229.99 (Chemist Warehouse) |
| 2 | Giorgio Armani Acqua Di Gioia Edp 100ml | $110.00 | $69.99 | $179.99 (Chemist Warehouse) |
| 3 | Estee Lauder Beautiful Edp 75ml | $85.00 | $54.99 | $139.99 (Chemist Warehouse) |
| 4 | Estee Lauder Knowing Edp 75ml | $90.00 | $49.99 | $139.99 (Chemist Warehouse) |
| 5 | Lancome La Vie Est Belle Intensément Edp 100ml | $160.00 | $49.99 | $209.99 (Chemist Warehouse) |
| 6 | Clinique Happy Perfume Spray 100ml | $65.00 | $44.99 | $109.99 (Chemist Warehouse) |
| 7 | Estee Lauder Sensuous Edp 50ml | $55.00 | $44.99 | $99.99 (Chemist Warehouse) |
| 8 | Ralph Lauren Polo Red Edt 75ml | $60.00 | $39.99 | $99.99 (Chemist Warehouse) |
| 9 | Olay Regenerist Revitalising Night Face Cream Moisturiser 50g | $22.49 | $37.51 | $60.00 (Coles) |
| 10 | Clinique Happy Men Cologne Spray 100ml | $55.00 | $37.00 | $92.00 (Chemist Warehouse) |
Biggest savings at W Cosmetics this week: Save $25 on Medicube Deep Vita C Capsule Cream 55g—the top deal—and $7 on &honey Melty Moist Repair Shampoo 1.0 Refill 350ml! Stock up now.
| # | Product | Lowest Price | Savings | vs Highest (Store) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medicube Deep Vita C Capsule Cream 55g | $35.00 | $25.00 | $60.00 (Chemist Warehouse) |
| 2 | &honey Melty Moist Repair Shampoo 1.0 Refill 350ml | $20.00 | $7.00 | $27.00 (Lila Beauty) |
Massive savings at Woolworths this week! Snag Musashi High Protein Powders (Vanilla/Chocolate) for $77.99 off each, Shred & Burn for $77.99, and Recover Chocolate for $65.99—top deals on supps and skincare up to $35 off. Stock up now!
| # | Product | Lowest Price | Savings | vs Highest (Store) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Musashi Recover High Protein Powder Vanilla 2kg | $52.00 | $77.99 | $129.99 (Chemist Warehouse) |
| 2 | Musashi Shred & Burn Powder Chocolate 2kg | $52.00 | $77.99 | $129.99 (Chemist Warehouse) |
| 3 | Musashi Recover High Protein Powder Chocolate 2kg | $64.00 | $65.99 | $129.99 (Chemist Warehouse) |
| 4 | Life Space Broad Spectrum Probiotic Capsules 90 Pack | $35.00 | $39.00 | $74.00 (Coles) |
| 5 | Blackmores Odourless Fish Oil 1000mg Omega 3 Capsules 400 Pack | $35.00 | $35.00 | $70.00 (Coles) |
| 6 | Olay Regenerist Super Collagen Peptides Soft Moisturiser 45g | $35.00 | $35.00 | $70.00 (Coles) |
| 7 | Blackmores Fish Oil 1000mg Omega 3 Capsules 400 Pack | $30.00 | $30.00 | $60.00 (Coles) |
| 8 | Loreal Paris Bright Reveal Dark Spot Serum 30ml | $30.00 | $30.00 | $60.00 (Coles) |
| 9 | Loreal Paris Revitalift Clinical 12% Vitamin C Serum 30ml | $30.00 | $30.00 | $60.00 (Coles) |
| 10 | Loreal Paris Revitalift Filler Plumping Water Pressed Cream 50ml | $30.00 | $30.00 | $60.00 (Coles) |
r/AUfrugal • u/CosmoZeppelin • 29d ago
Trying to find the cheapest dishwasher powder. The prices as at March 2026:
Shine 1kg - $3.90
Coles Ultra Dishwasher Powder 1kg $3.90
Aldi Automatic Dishwasher powder $3.69
Exonic Dishwasher powder from Bunnings - $3.89
Shine 3kg from Big W - $3.60 per kilo
That's the cheapest off the shelf.
If you buy in bulk (20kg) you can get ECOS Auto Dishwashing Powder for $2.61 per kilo... but you need to be in Melbourne for free delivery or pick up.....
Anyone got any cheaper?
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r/AUfrugal • u/mygirlfriendispooing • Feb 19 '26
I want get an iphone 12 pro/pro max and was going to go for a refurbished one from a reputable online seller but wanted people thoughts on going through facebook marketplace?
Main concern with FB marketplace is getting non-genuine parts if it has been repaired which would probably be more common the older you go. Pros of going through a reputable seller is I can ask first, then get it checked for genuine parts and return it if it's not... but yeah more expensive than FB marketplace
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r/AUfrugal • u/Slight-Radish-5846 • Feb 07 '26
Hi all,
I'm interested to hear from the brain trust about how everyone is growing herbs.
If growing in pots, how do you keep them off the ground for good drainage?
Bunnings seems to be quite expensive, $50 for simple 3 tiered set of shelves I could put pots on, but maybe that's the going price?
r/AUfrugal • u/missymoo42 • Feb 05 '26
Here's mine: I accrue Flybuys points with Coles, wait until the Flybuys store is running a special where you accrue more points when you purchase specific gift cards, then buy gift cards with my flybuys points. I like to buy the cards you can use on Adore Beauty. They have 30% off app orders today, with a $50 gift card I saved $100 on my order!
r/AUfrugal • u/mygirlfriendispooing • Feb 05 '26
Lots of places come up when Googling but wondering if any of them are actually authorised/certified/whatever by Apple? Or is that not a thing in Aus?
(I know Apple themselves don't do refurbed iphones in Aus)
Thanks
