17 products you didn't know you could get at Dollarama that are cheaper than grocery stores

Dollarama has a lot of food items that you probably don't even know you can get.

If you want to save money on groceries, many products have cheaper prices than grocery stores in Canada, including Costco, Walmart and Loblaws.

That's because Dollarama products typically cost $5 or less.

You can find everyday essentials and grocery staples like bread, cereal, oatmeal, tea, olive oil, pasta, and more at this Canadian retailer.

So, here are 17 products at Dollarama that you can buy to help save money on groceries.

Wonder bread

At Dollarama, a 675-gram loaf of Wonder bread costs $2.50.

It costs $2.98 for a 675-gram loaf of Wonder bread at Walmart.

That means you can save $0.48 per loaf by getting this item at Dollarama instead of Walmart.

Harvest Crunch cereal

It costs $3.75 for a 475-gram box of Harvest Crunch granola cereal at Dollarama. That means you pay $0.78 per 100 grams.

At Loblaws, it costs $13.99 for a 1.4-kilogram box of Harvest Crunch granola cereal. That price breaks down to $0.99 per 100 grams.

So, the Dollarama item is $0.21 cheaper per 100 grams.

Quaker oatmeal

It costs $3 for a 314-gram box of Quaker instant oatmeal at Dollarama. That price works out to just $0.95 per 100 grams.

It costs $3.67 for a 344-gram box of Quaker instant oatmeal at Walmart. That price breaks down to $1.06 per 100 grams.

Even though the product at Walmart is bigger, the Dollarama item is cheaper, and you get multiple flavours in one box.

Tetley orange pekoe tea

It costs $2.75 for a 113-gram box of Tetley orange pekoe tea, which breaks down to $2.43 per 100 grams.

Loblaws has a 227-gram box of Tetley orange pekoe tea for $6.99, which works out ot $3.07 per 100 grams.

Even though the product at Dollarama is smaller, it has a better value and costs $0.64 less per 100 grams than the item at Loblaws.

Silk almond beverage

Silk almond beverage costs $2.75 for a 946-millilitre bottle at Dollarama.

At Walmart, Silk almond beverage costs $2.97 a 946-millilitre bottle.

So, you pay $0.22 less per bottle at Dollarama for this product.

Oat beverage

It costs $2.50 for a 946-millilitre bottle of Earth's Own oat beverage at Dollarama.

It costs $2.97 for a 946-millilitre bottle of Silk oat beverage at Walmart.

So, you pay $0.47 less per bottle at Dollarama for Earth's Own than at Walmart for Silk.

Vanilla extract

A 250-millilitre bottle of artificial vanilla extract costs $2.25 at Dollarama. That price breaks down to $0.90 per 100 millilitres.

Loblaws has a 125-millilitre bottle of President's Choice pure vanilla extract for $11.99. That works out to a cost of $9.59 per 100 millilitres.

The price doesn't even need to be compared to the size because the Dollarama product is cheaper and bigger.

Made Good granola bites

Dollarama has a 100-gram bag of Made Good granola bites for $3.

At Loblaws, it costs $3.99 for a 120-gram box of Made Good granola bites, which works out to $3.32 per 100 grams.

You pay $0.32 less per 100 grams at Dollarama than at Loblaws.

Mini chocolate chip cookies

It costs $2.75 for a 156-gram box of Chips Ahoy mini chocolate chip cookies at Dollarama, which works out to $1.76 per 100 grams.

It costs $2.98 for a 156-gram box of Chips Ahoy mini chocolate chip cookies at Walmart, which breaks down to $1.91 per 100 grams.

It costs $15.99 for an 850-gram box of Kirkland Signature mini chocolate chip cookies at Costco, which works out to $1.88 per 100 grams.

Dollarama has the better price than both stores, and the product is $0.23 and $0.12 cheaper per 100 grams compared to Walmart and Costco.

Dipps granola bars

Dollarama has a 156-gram box of Dipps chocolate-covered granola bars for $2.50. That price breaks down to $1.60 per 100 grams.

Walmart has a 935-gram box of Dipps chocolate-covered granola bars for $16.97. That means you pay $1.81 per 100 grams.

Loblaws has a 935-gram box of Dipps chocolate-covered granola bars for $16.99. That price works out to $1.81 per 100 grams.

So, the smaller box at Dollarama is $0.21 cheaper per 100 grams than the bulk-sized boxes at Walmart and Loblaws.

Reese's Thins

Dollarama has an 87-gram bag of Reese's Thins for $3, which works out to $3.44 per 100 grams.

Walmart has a 165-gram bag of Reese's Thins for $5.98, which breaks down to $3.62 per 100 grams.

You might expect the Walmart product to have a better value because the Dollarama item is smaller, but you actually spend $0.18 less per 100 grams at Dollarama.

Maltesers

It costs $3 for a 100-gram bag of Maltesers at Dollarama.

A 165-gram bag of Maltesers at Walmart costs $5.48, which means you pay $3.32 per 100 grams.

Loblaws has a 324-gram bag of Maltesers for $11.99, which breaks down to $3.70 per 100 grams.

So, it's $0.32 and $0.70 cheaper per 100 grams at Dollarama than at Walmart and Loblaws.

Hersey's Kisses

Dollarama has a 104-gram bag of Hershey's Kisses for $3, which breaks down to $2.88 per 100 grams.

A 200-gram bag of Hershey's Kisses costs $5.98 at Walmart, which works out to $2.99 per 100 grams.

You pay $0.11 less per 100 grams at Dollarama, even though Walmart has a bigger product.

Skittles

It costs $2.50 for a 170-gram bag of Skittles at Dollarama, which means you pay $1.47 per 100 grams.

At Loblaws, it costs $6.49 for a 320-gram bag of Skittles. That price breaks down to $2.02 per 100 grams.

There's a price difference of $0.55 per 100 grams between Dollarama and Loblaws.

Dried pasta

Dollarama has a 450-gram bag of budget brand Buongusto dried pasta for $1.25.

That price breaks down to just $0.27 per 100 grams.

Walmart has a 410-gram box of name-brand Barilla dried pasta for $2.44.

That works out to a cost of $0.59 per 100 grams.

You don't even have to compare the price to the size of the item because the Dollarama product has a cheaper price tag and it's bigger!

Instant noodles

You can get two 65-gram bowls of Bowlfull instant noodles for $1.25 at Dollarama, which works out to $0.96 per 100 grams and $0.62 per bowl.

It costs $0.87 for a 64-gram bowl of Mr. Noodles instant noodles at Walmart, which breaks down to $1.35 per 100 grams.

Lobalws has a 64-gram bowl of Mr. Noodles instant noodles for $1.49, which works out to $2.32 per 100 grams.

The product at Dollarama is $0.39 and $1.36 cheaper per 100 grams than the items at Walmart and Loblaws.

Olive oil

It costs $3.50 for a 250-millilitre bottle of discount brand Buongusto olive oil at Dollarama. That works out to $1.40 per 100 millilitres.

At Loblaws, a two-litre bottle of name-brand Gallo olive oil is $15. That price breaks down to $1.50 per 100 millilitres.

You save $0.10 per 100 millilitres with the product at Dollarama.

These prices are confirmed at the time of publishing, but they can change at any time. Taxes and fees may not be included.