Egg Fried Rice - Per serve
- A$1.43
- Protein
- 24g
- Cheapest
- Coles
- Used cost
- A$5.70
Discount signal: about A$0.04 saved per serve.
Better nutrition on a budget
Healthy Cheap Recipes
The best budget plan is one people will actually eat. These recipe examples balance low per-serve cost with protein, vegetables, and practical cooking time.
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Curated from 100 recipes
Lower-cost recipes with useful protein
Per-serve prices use curated product matches and split-shop basket estimates for Sydney. Always check live retailer prices before purchase.
Egg Fried Rice 
Breakfast Fried Rice With Egg - Per serve
- A$1.58
- Protein
- 29g
- Cheapest
- Coles
- Used cost
- A$3.16
Discount signal: about A$0.06 saved per serve.
Vegetarian Black Bean Rice Bowls - Per serve
- A$1.81
- Protein
- 27g
- Cheapest
- Woolworths
- Used cost
- A$7.25
Discount signal: about A$0.16 saved per serve.
Tofu Black Bean Rice Bowl - Per serve
- A$1.87
- Protein
- 37g
- Cheapest
- Woolworths
- Used cost
- A$7.47
Discount signal: about A$0.09 saved per serve.
Banana Yoghurt Overnight Oats - Per serve
- A$1.97
- Protein
- 27g
- Cheapest
- Woolworths
- Used cost
- A$3.94
Lentil Tomato Pasta - Per serve
- A$2.02
- Protein
- 24g
- Cheapest
- Coles
- Used cost
- A$8.07
Discount signal: about A$0.08 saved per serve.
Greek Yoghurt Banana Oat Bowl - Per serve
- A$2.21
- Protein
- 26g
- Cheapest
- Woolworths
- Used cost
- A$4.43
Tuna Broccoli Pasta - Per serve
- A$2.25
- Protein
- 47g
- Cheapest
- Woolworths
- Used cost
- A$9.02
Discount signal: about A$0.08 saved per serve.
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Create your own planHow Weekly Shop helps lower the basket
Plan around cheap staples, discounts, and reusable ingredients
Use bulk staples twice
Rice, pasta, oats, potatoes, lentils, chickpeas, eggs, tuna, yoghurt, and frozen vegetables can appear across several meals so the shop is less wasteful.
Compare the basket
A recipe can be cheaper at one retailer, but the weekly basket may be cheaper when split or when a staple is already in the trolley.
Start with low-cost recipes
Sort by per-serve estimate first, then add higher-cost meals intentionally instead of letting expensive proteins dominate the week.
Share the plan
Once the week works, share it with the household so everyone sees the recipes, the plan, and the grocery list before shopping.
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