As the cost of living crisis continues saving a penny here and there has never been so important.
Unfortunately, things look set to get even tight as grocery price inflation continues to climb, hitting 6.5 per cent in the 12 weeks to June 12 - the highest level in Ireland since February 2013.
New figures by Kantar show that rising prices could add €453 to the average annual grocery bill, a figure over €100 higher than that predicted in early May.