We usually get our groceries at Aldi for $40 a week. I was shocked when I tried using that same budget at Trader Joe’s.

• I took my $40 weekly shopping budget that I usually spend at Aldi to Trader Joe’s for a change.
• Pretty much everything my financée and I buy every week was more expensive at Trader Joe’s.
• I liked the variety and quality of products at the store, but I think I’ll stick to Aldi’s deals.

My fiancée and I heavily rely on our local Midwest Aldi for our grocery needs.

The store’s affordability and simplicity help us keep our weekly bill at or under $40. It’s also one of the fastest-growing grocery chains in the US, which will only make it more convenient in the coming years.

But I’ve heard so many people rave about Trader Joe’s, and eventually, my curiosity won out. I decided to test how well I could replicate my standard weekly shopping list at the rival grocer.