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Cheap dinner ideas priced at Coles and Woolworths

Every dinner here is priced from real Coles and Woolworths products, sorted cheapest first, so you can build a week of low-cost evening meals.

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Lentil Shepherdless Pie

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Cheap dinner ideas priced at Coles and Woolworths from A$1.26 a serve

Per-serve prices use curated product matches and split-shop basket estimates for Sydney, with prices last checked 29 May 2026. Always check live retailer prices before purchase.

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Meals under A$3 a serveThese recipes cost three dollars or less per serve using curated Coles and Woolworths product matches, ideal for stretching a tight grocery budget.Cheap chicken recipesBudget chicken dinners, bowls, curries, and wraps with per-serve prices from Coles and Woolworths so chicken stays affordable all week.Cheap vegetarian recipesVegetarian meals built on lentils, beans, eggs, and seasonal vegetables, each priced per serve at Coles and Woolworths.High-protein budget mealsEvery meal here delivers at least 30 grams of protein per serve without expensive cuts, priced from real Coles and Woolworths products.Cheap breakfast ideasMake-ahead oats, egg wraps, and breakfast bowls priced per serve so mornings stay cheap and fast.Budget meals under 30 minutesMeals that go from pan to plate in half an hour or less, sorted by per-serve price at Coles and Woolworths. All budget recipesSee per-serve prices across the full catalogue.