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Grocery prices continue to be a major concern across Canada, and many people in Quebec are turning to stores like Maxi or Costco to cut costs. However, there’s one option that often gets overlooked—Dollarama.
Recently, Dollarama has expanded its selection of grocery items in Montreal, offering a variety of food products at competitive prices. Although the store’s prices are no longer limited to just one dollar—ranging up to five dollars—they can still be more affordable than what you’d find at Maxi.
It’s worth noting that unlike traditional grocery stores, Dollarama doesn’t offer sales or discounts. To maximize your savings, it’s a good idea to check flyers for deals before you shop.
With that in mind, here are 19 grocery items that are cheaper at Dollarama than Maxi in Montreal (at regular price, anyway).
Harvest Crunch granola cereal
Harvest Crunch granola cereal.
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Dollarama price: $3.50 for 475 g
Maxi price: $5.29 for 475 g
When comparing prices, keep in mind that Dollarama often sells smaller boxes than grocery stores, so always check the weight.
In this case though, Harvest Crunch granola cereals are the same size (475 g) as Maxi’s, and they’re $1.79 cheaper. You can grab them in “Original Recipe” flavour or “Almonds and Raisins” for the same price.
Various Vachon-brand cakes
Various Vachon-brand cakes.
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Dollarama price: $3.25 to $3.50 per box
Maxi price: $4.49 per box
Those classic Vachon cakes from your childhood are now available at Dollarama. Even though prices range from $3.25 to $3.50, every box is still cheaper than at Maxi, where they go for $4.49. That means you’re saving anywhere from $0.99 to $1.25 per box.
Hellmann’s mayonnaise
Hellmann’s mayonnaise.
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Dollarama price: $4 for 340 ml
Maxi price: $5.29 for 340 ml
The 340 ml squeeze tube of Hellmann’s mayo is $1.29 cheaper at Dollarama compared to Maxi.
However, if you’re a fan of “real mayo” from the jar, it’s better to go for the larger 750 ml jar from Maxi for $6.49, which comes to $0.87 per 100 ml. In comparison, the Dollarama jar costs $1.18 per 100 ml.
Pink Himalayan salt
Pink Himalayan salt.
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Dollarama price: $2.50 for 380 g, or $0.66 per 100 g
Maxi price: $7.99 for 390 g, or $2.05 per 100 g
This one is pretty surprising—Maxi actually sells its Himalayan pink salt for more than three times the price you’d pay for the same product at Dollarama.
Pam no-stick cooking spray
Pam no-stick cooking spray
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Dollarama price: $3.25 for 110 g
Maxi price: $4.49 for 110 g
If you use Pam non-stick cooking spray, you could save $1.24 per can by buying it at Dollarama instead of Maxi.
Sriracha sauce
Sriracha sauce.
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Dollarama price: $3.50 for 740 ml
Maxi price: $5.99 for 730 ml – Flying Goose brand (comparable)
Even though it’s not exactly the same brand, you can save $2.49 per jar by choosing the Sriracha sauce that’s available at Dollarama as opposed to Maxi.
Made Good granola bites
Made Good granola bites.
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Dollarama price: $3 per 100 g
Maxi price: $4.79 per 100 g
Made Good granola bites, available in “Chocolate Chip” and “Strawberry,” seem to be new additions to the dollar store’s offerings. By choosing Dollarama, you’ll save $1.79 per 100-gram bag.
Dare Bear Paws
Dare Bear Paws.
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Dollarama price: $2.50 for 240 g
Maxi price: $2.79 for 240 g
Dare Bear Paws cookies are offered in several flavours like “Brownie” and “Chocolate Chip” at Dollarama. The box at the dollar store is $0.29 cheaper than at Maxi, which adds up if you’re buying a bunch of these.
Dipps granola bars
Dipps granola bars.
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Dollarama price: $2.25 for 156 g
Maxi price: $2.79 for 156 g
Just like Quaker cereals, the Quaker Dipps chewy chocolate chip granola bars—also available in “Peanut Butter” flavour—are worth grabbing at Dollarama as they’re $0.54 cheaper compared to Maxi.
You need to watch out for bars like these, though, because they’re not all a good deal at Dollarama. For example, Nature Valley bars are $3.25 at Dollarama and $2.99 at Maxi. Considering Maxi often has flyer deals too, your best option might sometimes be to buy at a grocery store.
Ben’s Original rice
Ben’s Original rice.
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Dollarama price: $1.50 for 132 g
Maxi price: $1.79 per 100 g
To save $0.29 per pouch of Ben’s Original instant rice, skip Maxi and head straight to Dollarama.
Kraft parmesan
Kraft parmesan.
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Dollarama price: $4 for 125 g
Maxi price: $5.49 for 125 g
Kraft brand parmesan is $1.49 cheaper for the 125 g size at Dollarama. However, if you go through a lot of it, you might want to opt for the 500 g size at Maxi, which is $14.99, or $3.00 per 100 g. You’ll save $0.20 per 100 g with the larger size.
Kraft vinaigrettes
Kraft vinaigrettes.
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Dollarama price: $3 for 475 ml
Maxi price: $3 for 425 ml (50 ml less)
It looks like the popular Kraft salad dressings have fallen victim to shrinkflation. The new 425 ml size is now sold for $3 at Maxi, which is 50 ml less than what you get at Dollarama for the same price.
Earth’s Own oat drink
Earth’s Own oat drink.
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Dollarama price: $2.50 for 946 ml
Maxi price: $2.99 for 946 ml
Earth’s Own oat milk is $0.49 cheaper at Dollarama, giving you around 15% off your favourite plant-based option.
Silk unsweetened almond drink
Silk unsweetened almond drink.
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Dollarama price: $2.50 for 946 ml
Maxi price: $2.79 for 946 ml
If almond milk is your go-to, it’s priced at $2.50 at Dollarama, which is cheaper than the regular price of $2.79 at Maxi.
However, if you’re buying in bulk, Maxi might be a better option since they offer a box of six cartons for $12.99, making it $2.17 per carton.
Minute Maid fruit punch
Minute Maid fruit juice.
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Dollarama price: $1.50 for 1 L
Maxi price: $1.99 for 1 L
Here’s another drink that’s available at a better price at Dollarama. You’ll save $0.49 per litre on Minute Maid fruit punch compared with Maxi.
Assorted spices
Assorted spices.
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Dollarama price: $1 for most pots
No need to compare each spice individually. At $1 per jar, you can stock up on enough seasonings to elevate all your recipes without breaking the bank.
Starbucks frappuccino
Starbucks frappuccino.
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Dollarama price: $2.75 for 405 ml
Maxi price: $3 for 405 ml
If you’re a fan of bottled Starbucks frappuccinos, head to the dollar store to save $0.25 per drink.
Clark brand beans
Clark brand beans.
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Dollarama price: $1.50 for 398 ml
Maxi price: $1.69 for 398 ml
Maple-flavoured or tomato sauce baked beans are slightly cheaper at Dollarama. You’ll save $0.19 per can by buying them here. With such a small difference, though, it’s worth keeping an eye on the Maxi flyer, as you might find them on sale for even less.
Brunswick brand sardines
Brunswick brand sardines.
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Dollarama price: $1.75 for 106 g
Maxi price: $2.19 for 106 g
To save $0.44 per can, head to Dollarama to get your Brunswick sardines in spring water.
These prices are confirmed at the time of publishing, but they can change at any time. Taxes and fees may not be included.
This story was adapted from the article “19 produits d’épicerie du Dollarama qui sont moins chers qu’au Maxi” which was originally published on Narcity Quebec by Izabelle Bee.
