/r/frugalcanada
Think of this as the exact same as the r/frugal, but specifically for Canadians. There are many ways to save money that is only applicable to Canadians, and instead of sorting through all the posts that may not be applicable to the ones in r/frugal, we now have one place where we can go to focus our interests!
stolen from r/frugal:
Frugality is the mental approach we each take when considering our resource allocations. It includes time, money, convenience, and many other factors. The purpose of r/frugalcanada is to share what we have each learned specific to the Canadian market. Let's all work together to keep r/frugalcanada on-topic, friendly, honest, helpful, and within our posting parameters.
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Basics always has deals like this...$6 for 4 good sized breast..
I picked up 10 packs...even walmart is almost triple this price for the same.
Side note:..I quite often hear people eat fast food because of cost...Dont understand it....I can buy this for the same as a bigmack...Buy bulk rice..beans..frozen veggies(cheap) and you can eat very healthy for less then fast food any day...I think it comes down more to laziness..
Hey, I'm looking for some rugs for my apartment but rugs are so f-ing expensive, any recommendations for where to find cheaper rugs?
I'm very open to the idea of a facebook marketplace/thrifted rug, but i'm nervous itll be dirty, so that's my biggest barrier to those options.
I just moved to Canada I plan to buy an IPhone 16 unlocked taking advantage of Black Friday/Cyber Monday any thoughts on deals for best price? I want to use the dual sim my UK number physical sim and eSIM for a Fizz.
We know prices have gone all out of whack since the pandemic-induced inflation. It's even worse when you start comparing prices to the cost of goods in the US, as the Canadian dollar drops in value relative to the US dollar.
I find myself trying to recall the price of things from 4-5 years ago (or ask those who know the prices of the product category) and use that as a bar for value-for-dollar. If a sale gets close enough to that price, and it's something I'm actively shopping for (I am super patient), it's a no-brainer.
Sometimes I've found a different product that's a fit while I'm waiting for the deal, but that's a different topic.
So how do you approach budgeting when you have to buy semi-big ticket items, like a new phone, laptop, speakers, or even more specialized "wants" like smart watches, gaming gear, and the likes?
Is this crazy - first I am old school for printed agendas. $60 for the new 8x11 and $30 for the smaller version. I think this is a crazy price for an Amazon product.
Hey all
I'm running low on my Gillette sensitive skin 2 blade cartridges and went to see how much to buy new ones. A 12 pack is almost $50!! Insane.
Can anyone recommend what I can use other than Gillette thats much cheaper than that and good for sensitive skin/razor burn/bumps?
I want to decorate my house with some posters. Can anyone suggest shops where cheapest 16x12 (I'm looking for a bit bigger ones) frames are available?
I usually get Vyvanse filled from SDM, but with my insurance ending and having to pay out of pocket, I am looking for alternatives. Costco was originally my first thought, but they require in-store pickups for controlled substances. Are there any cheap pharmacies that have a low dispensing fee, and online?
Hey!
I need your opinion for a project I'm working on, I'm trying to see the value behind problems 😄
I'm exploring a potential solution for a problem I face every week, grocery wasted at home.
Due to busy lifestyle and unawareness of my grocery in the pantry & fridge I end up wasting a lot of grocery. I noticed the waste is due to expired food, redundant items and me forgetting where I stored my grocery. (I know this problem sounds ridiculous, but I'm curious how many people have this problem)
Sooo, I have a survey, could you please share your thoughts (3 mins max)?
https://forms.gle/rXAwbSoZ9LAw592u8
Note: No personal data is collected. Only your name (but honestly you can write any name. I would really appreciate your opinions and thoughts).
Hello everyone. Please excuse the butchered title. I need to buy a new laptop. And wondering where I could get it that would also help accumulate some rewards points - Aeroplan, Air Miles, Optimum points etc. Any suggestions are welcome.
Long shot, but figured I'd try here, first. Need a freestanding mirror I can fold & tuck away somewhere when it's not in use. Don't wanna have to worry about breaking it if it gets bumped and falls or whatever - maybe polished steel or some kinda plastic, I dunno. Need it to be full-length, and cheap. I realize I'm practically asking for the world here, but maybe there are some good options I'm not thinking of, here.
Hi, I wanted advice about insurance mainly health and for vision . I have a workplace insurance as well as a student insurance . If my dad needs medication and glasses would I be able to use my insurance for that or I have to purchase a insurance for him ?
Hi everyone,
I'm looking for recommendations for high-speed WiFi and a cell phone package. I need a cell phone plan with a minimum of 25 GB of data and constant coverage since I work remotely, travel often and often use my phone as a hotspot. Reliable reception is essential, so I'm ruling out some of the more affordable providers.
Currently, I have home internet with Carrytel, which costs $96, but the service is terrible, so I need to switch. My cell phone bill is $116 and includes 75 GB of data.
Can anyone point me to current offers or promos to reduce my bills while still meeting these requirements?
Thank you!!
The shop app are making shop cash available in Canada now... saw a post on twitter giving away free $5... you can pretty much find any brand in the app to shop from (link here shop.cash/canada )
Hello Everyone,
I was wondering what are the veggies that you buy at the grocery store that are cheaper.
Mine is
Spinach (Comes to $1.99) a small packet which me and my partner eat for 1 meal.
Bananas(1.9 /lb)
What do you get cheap in the produce section?
I have always bought my cars cash but this time it looks like I might need to get a loan to help carry the cost.
How does it work and whats the best way to approach this?
I can put about $5000-$7000 cash but ill probably need a loan to get to $10,000 (unless I stumble across an amazing deal).
If I just go to any bank/credit union, I know they will give me a rate and a loan, but is that the best way to do it? Should I take out an equity loan or something else?
Looking for your input, dont want to make an expensive mistake. Thanks!
When I was growing up Farmers Markets were a great way to cut out the middle man and support local growers and makers while getting a very fair price.
Seems like these days Farmers Markets are more expensive than the grocery store. I saw liter of maple syrup for 40 dollars last weekend at farmers market.
My wife bought a small bag of loose leaf tea for $21.
Are there any markets around that still have vendors with great prices?
Used to buy the 50% off items all the time. Now that it's only 30% it doesn't seem worth it. Any alternatives? Loblaws sucks now
Wouldn’t it be worse because then only green bottles can only be recycled for these specific waterbottles? Where as clear ones could be use for different brands? No subreddits made for asking questions will let me post a pic so I had to improvise
Hi all I have a company phone but I have a side business I’d like to have a separate number for. I really only need unlimited texting, and I have my own equipment Is there a plan you can recommend that is very cheap that covers those bases? Thank you!
With the new curbside pickup everything has to be ordered online. Anyone know if I can use my points online?
Literally a day ago I was looking at $9 frames and now the cheapest is $39.
Does anyone know the reason why?
I'm a security guard, working the night shift. I walk for 8-12 hours at a time without seeing a soul, it gets boring. My solution - podcasts and audiobooks. My problem - technically not allowed by the employer, and semi-fascist use of surveillance cameras to keep tabs on us by said employer.
So I'm looking for cheap, decent wireless earbuds (ear buds? mans-of-war, men-of-war?) - the smaller in profile they are, the much better. Ideally, it'd be one of those numbers I just pop into my ear and nothing is sticking out.
Appreciate the help.