1. Making good deals at the end of markets
Some markets are already known to be a little cheaper in Paris (we're thinking of markets like Barbès, Bastille or Place des Fêtes). But for savvy consumers, the trick is to wait until the stalls are empty and the producers pack up. That's the moment to pounce on what's left, take advantage of heavily discounted products and stock up on fruits and vegetables for barely 10 euros.
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2. Opt for "anti-inflation baskets"
Since the price surge, several large retail chains have adopted the famous "anti-inflation basket." The idea is to offer a selection of low-priced products to help consumers cope with rising prices. These baskets usually contain essential items and can be a great way to save money without compromising on quality.
Consumers are finding ways to save money at the checkout. Intermarché is offering 500 anti-inflation products, Casino is launching its "necessities for less than 1 euro", Carrefour is introducing its 200 products for less than 2 euros, Système U is offering "150 products at cost price", and Monoprix is showcasing its "Monopetitsprix". To take advantage of this, all you have to do is pay a little attention when browsing the aisles of your supermarket. When a product is close to its expiration date, the price drops, and that's exactly what we want! You will then see the famous colored labels indicating a 30% to 50% reduction immediately applied at the checkout.n>
4. Let's see what's happening with the anti-waste apps
From Too Good To Go to Phenix, some apps think about our bellies as well as our wallets. With prices that defy all competition, we treat ourselves at a lower cost (with discounts between 60 and 70%) and fight against food waste at the same time.
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5. For the more daring, we turn to freeganism to not pay anything at all!
To stock up on groceries, have you ever thought about dumpsters? That's the concept of "freeganism", which consists of scavenging the dumpsters of our supermarkets, where damaged products or those past their expiration date (and therefore unsellable) accumulate, but are still clearly consumable. An anti-capitalist concept that is not new, since it was born .In the United States in the 2000s, there was a movement that encourages us to rethink our relationship with consumption.
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