Wondering whether your dollar-store hauls actually save you money? This free calculator compares what you spend at a regular supermarket with what the same items cost at the dollar store, so you can see your real monthly and yearly savings in seconds.
How to use this calculator
- List the items you buy in a typical month, or start with the example items provided.
- Enter the supermarket price and the dollar-store price you see for each item.
- Enter how many of each item you use per month, and add more rows with the “+ Add another item” button if you need them.
- Click “Calculate My Savings” to see your monthly and yearly totals.
Dollar Store Savings Calculator
Add the items you buy, enter the supermarket price and the dollar-store price, and see exactly how much you save every month and year.
Note: Dollar Tree’s base price is now $1.25 in most stores and prices vary by location — enter the prices you actually see in your store.