How I Save $1,000/Month on Groceries in Singapore – Real Budget Plan

As a family of three in Singapore, my grocery bill used to be S$1,800/month. Now? S$800/month — without sacrificing quality or variety.

Here’s my exact system — tested for 12 months.

1. Shop Smart by Store

• FairPrice Finest: For meat, dairy, organic items (use Plus! points)
• FairPrice Xtra: Bulk rice, oil, cleaning supplies (cheaper per kg)
• RedMart (Lazada): Weekly promo codes (up to 30% off)
• Wet Markets: Fresh veggies, fish (20–30% cheaper than supermarkets)

2. Master the Apps & Promos

• FairPrice App: Stack “Member Deals” + “Weekly Specials”
• RedMart: Use code “FRESH15” for 15% off first order
• GrabRewards: Earn points on grocery deliveries → redeem for discounts
• Timing: Shop Tuesday–Thursday – new promos launch weekly!

3. Buy in Bulk (But Wisely)

Only bulk-buy non-perishables with long shelf life:

• Rice (10kg bag: S$28 vs S$35 for 5kg x 2)
• Cooking oil (5L: S$32 vs S$38 for 2L x 2.5)
• Toilet paper, detergent, canned goods

4. Meal Plan Every Sunday

• Plan 5 dinners + 2 leftovers
• Create shopping list by category (produce, dairy, pantry)
• Never shop hungry – impulse buys destroy budgets!

Sample dinner: Chicken curry + rice + stir-fried greens = S$6/serving.

5. Use Loyalty Points Religiously

• FairPrice Plus!: Convert 1,000 points = S$5 off
• OCBC/DBS credit cards: 5% cashback on groceries
• CapitaStar: Earn STAR$ at VivoCity FairPrice

Groceries in Singapore don’t have to break the bank. With strategy, you can eat well and save big.