ARE you looking to save on your Christmas spend?
Well, one savvy shopper has revealed how he’s saved a whopping £226 on Christmas essentials – all thanks to Aldi dupes.
Tom Church, Co-founder of money saving community LatestDeals.co.uk said: “Aldi is my go-to for so many essentials over the festive season.
“From budget G&Ts and cheap Christmas chocolates, to bargain gift ideas and home goods, I can save around £200 on my shopping.”
“In Aldi’s middle aisle this year there’s a great dupe for the famous White Company Winter Indulgence Botanical Candle, which costs a whopping £95!” he says.
“The Aldi one is the same size, 4.5kg, and is a fraction of the price at £24.99. It smells and looks amazing.”
For a Christmas pressie that won’t break the budget, Tom suggests a dupe for the famous Jo Malone Pomegranate Noir perfume.
“Buying the iconic fragrance would cost £118 for the 100ml bottle, whereas Aldi’s Hotel Collection No.3 Pomegranate scent is just £6.99 for the same amount,” he notes.
Baileys is an essential at Christmas time, and Aldi’s alternative is just £4.99 a bottle.
“A 70cl bottle of the real thing would set you back £16.50 at Tesco, so you’re saving £11.51,” Tom explains.
Tom says that when it comes to Christmas chocolates, Guylian Seashells are his mum’s absolute favourite.
“They’re usually £6 a box at Tesco, though you can get them for £4.50 with Clubcard at the moment,” he points out.
“Or, Aldi’s own brand alternative is just £2.99 a box – and they taste pretty much the same!”
If you’re having family over for Christmas, you may want to stock up on canned soft drinks.
“The Aldi answer to Diet Coke is Vive Cola, and a six pack works out at 28p a can,” the money-saving whizz says.
“An eight pack of Diet Coke at Sainsbury’s works out at 62p a can, so it’s a fantastic saving. I think it takes a little sweeter.”
For pre-dinner nibbles, Tom says he’s a fan of the Aldi dupe for Walkers Sweet Chilli Sensations.
“You can get a family share bag of the real thing for £2.50 at Tesco. Or, opt for the Aldi own bag for just £1.25 – that’s literally half the price,” he explains.
Tom says that if you’re on the search for a budget gin and tonic, Aldi has an alternative to Fever Tree’s Light Indian Tonic Water Cans.
“A pack of eight is £4.75 at ASDA, and the same at Aldi are just £2.09,” he says.
“Personally I can’t tell the difference with this one, and they make a great G&T!”
For the gin, Tom says there’s the Greyson’s London bottle, which is a dupe for Gordon’s.
“It’s £15.99 for a 1 litre bottle – should keep you going over Christmas! – that’s £8 cheaper than a 1 litre bottle of Gordon’s from Sainsbury’s,” he explains.
If you’re looking for an affordable gift idea, Aldi’s answer to the ‘Occitane Almond Shower Oil is just £4.99 a bottle, £14.51 cheaper than the branded version.
Tom warns: “Items like this always sell out fast, so keep an eye on the Aldi website for updates on restock dates.”
For bacon sarnies on Christmas morning, you’re going to need ketchup!
“Aldi’s own brand is just 85p a bottle, a whopping £2.55 cheaper than a bottle of Heinz from Sainsbury’s,” Tom explains.
He concludes be adding: “Christmas is an expensive time of year, but there are always swaps you can make without compromising quality.
“Aldi is fantastic for this, and with these ten products alone you’re saving just over £226.
“For branded items that you can’t live without, I recommend using the Latest Deals Supermarket Price Comparison Tool to compare prices between supermarkets and get the best deal available.”
