Australians have long sworn by Aldi for an easy way to slash weekly costs.
And now loyal shoppers are spilling their favourite supermarket dupes that they say taste almost identical to the originals, often for a fraction of the price.
As the cost of living continues to put pressure on household budgets, more Australians are swapping big-name brands for Aldi alternatives, with many insisting they actually prefer the cheaper versions.
From pantry staples to skincare, snacks and even toilet paper, these are the Aldi buys shoppers say are genuinely worth making the switch for.
Sweet treats that rival the originals
One of the most talked-about swaps is Aldi’s biscuit spread, with shoppers claiming it tastes almost identical to the famous Biscoff version.
‘I’ve recently discovered that the Aldi dupe of Biscoff spread is almost identical at like half the price,’ one shopper said.
Chocolate fans were equally enthusiastic about Aldi’s Liviano chocolates, which many compared to Kinder Bueno.
As the cost of living continues to put pressure on household budgets, more Australians are swapping big-name brands for Aldi alternatives, with many insisting they actually prefer the cheaper versions
‘Liviano are basically Buenos, but so much better,’ one person said.
Others said Aldi’s Titan bars rivalled Mars Bars, while Dreemy bars were almost indistinguishable from Milky Ways.
Meanwhile, shoppers argued the supermarket’s Cartwheels had overtaken the original Wagon Wheels.
‘The Aldi Cartwheels are so much better than Wagon Wheels. They taste like the version from the 90s.’
The hazelnut spread also received glowing reviews, with many saying it delivered a Nutella-like flavour without the premium price tag.
‘The hazelnut spread is really good and half the price of Nutella.’
Breakfast staples that save money every week
For many families, breakfast is where the savings are made.
Shoppers also praised Quick 2 Go drinks as a substitute for Up & Go
Aldi’s Wheat Biscuits have become a popular alternative to Weet-Bix, while shoppers also praised Quick 2 Go drinks as a substitute for Up & Go.
‘I really recommend Quick 2 Gos. I actually prefer them to Up & Gos. They’re pretty much just chocolate milk but cheaper,’ one shopper said.
Fruit cups, cordial, and peanut butter were also repeatedly mentioned as products where shoppers felt they weren’t sacrificing quality.
In fact, several insisted Aldi’s peanut butter was actually superior.
‘Bramwells peanut butter is better than the Bega stuff in my opinion,’ one shopper wrote.
‘My 27-year-old son, who is a peanut butter aficionado, maintains it’s the best peanut butter and we buy a jar every week.’
The snack aisle that’s winning Australians over
If there’s one section where Aldi loyalists become particularly passionate, it’s the snack aisle.
Shoppers argued the supermarket’s Cartwheels had overtaken the original Wagon Wheels
‘The Aldi Cartwheels are so much better than Wagon Wheels. They taste like the version from the 90s,’ one said
The supermarket’s Blackstone chips earned repeated praise from shoppers who claimed they had overtaken premium competitors.
‘I prefer them to Red Rock now because they’re way less oily tasting,’ one person said.
The Belmont biscuit range also attracted a devoted following.
‘They’re dupes of most Arnott’s biscuits and they’re all great.’
The supermarket’s Oreo-style biscuits were singled out as one of the best bargains.
‘They’re only 80 cents a pack.’
Unexpected household bargains
It isn’t just food that’s building Aldi’s cult following. One of the retailer’s biggest hidden gems, shoppers claimed, is its Confidence toilet paper.
Aldi’s Lacura skincare range has developed a loyal following of its own
Some even claimed that certain batches are produced in the same factory as Quilton.
‘Confidence toilet paper comes out of the Quilton factory. Some batches accidentally get packaged with the Quilton inner cardboard rolls,’ one person said.
Whether or not every batch shares the same production line, many shoppers said the quality was difficult to distinguish from more expensive brands.
The beauty aisle surprise
Aldi’s Lacura skincare range has developed a loyal following of its own.
The affordable products have frequently drawn comparisons with luxury brands costing many times more.
One shopper said the products ‘dupe Lancôme and Estée Lauder pretty well for staples’, making them a favourite among beauty lovers looking to cut costs without overhauling their skincare routine.
Why Aldi dupes are having a moment
As grocery prices continue to rise across Australia, many shoppers are becoming less loyal to household brands and more willing to experiment with supermarket alternatives.
Rather than paying a premium for familiar packaging, consumers are increasingly judging products on taste, quality, and value alone.
It’s also part of a broader shift in shopping habits. Financial experts have consistently encouraged Australians to compare unit pricing, embrace home brands, and avoid assuming higher prices automatically mean better quality.
For many Aldi shoppers, that’s exactly what’s happened.
What may have started as a way to stretch the weekly grocery budget has turned into discovering products they genuinely prefer.
And judging by the growing list of recommendations being shared online, some shoppers aren’t just swapping because it’s cheaper.
