Australians are spending $1,000+ more on groceries per year compared to 2024
Source: Compare the Market, 2025
Source: Compare the Market, 2025
Meal Kits vs Supermarket Shopping: A Side-by-Side Comparison
Here’s how a typical week of dinners stacks up when you compare supermarket cooking from scratch with an affordable meal kit service:
| Supermarket (from scratch) | EveryPlate Meal Kit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost per serve | $4.50 - $7.00+ | From $2.99 | ||
| Planning time | 30 - 40 min deciding + shopping list | Pick from 35+ weekly recipes online | ||
| Shopping time | 45 - 60 min (travel + in-store) | Delivered to your door | ||
| Cooking complexity | Variable (sourcing recipes, measuring) | 4 steps, ready in as little as 15 min | ||
| Ingredient waste | High - bulk packs, unused portions | Pre-portioned - minimal waste | ||
| Annual food waste cost | $1,500+ per household (OzHarvest 2025) | Near zero - exact portions provided | ||
| Impulse buy risk | 23% often impulse buy in-store | None - you choose meals online |
The supermarket cost-per-serve estimate is based on Numbeo’s April 2026 Australian food price data and ABS CPI food data (February 2026). It accounts for a basic home-cooked meal using meat, vegetables, and a carbohydrate base. The EveryPlate figure reflects published per-plate pricing for standard plans.
For a household of four eating five dinners a week, the difference is significant. At $2.99 per serve, that’s $59.80 per week with EveryPlate versus $90 - $140+ at the supermarket, before you factor in the $1,500+ annual food waste cost that meal kits effectively eliminate. See how it compares for your household with our cheap meals range.
For a household of four eating five dinners a week, the difference is significant. At $2.99 per serve, that’s $59.80 per week with EveryPlate versus $90 - $140+ at the supermarket, before you factor in the $1,500+ annual food waste cost that meal kits effectively eliminate. See how it compares for your household with our cheap meals range.
