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Kilo-Cents Counter
When you compare prices per kilogram you will find highly processed, packaged and advertised foods are more expensive and less healthy than lesser processed, more healthy foods.
You can compare products to identify good nutritional value for money. Check the price per kilogram of the food you buy and decide if it is good value for money compared to healthier alternatives.
Even though you may not buy a kilo of a food in a single shop, you will over the course of the year. This is where the savings really add up.
Low Fibre $14 / kilo High Fibre, $5 / kilo
The Kilo-Cents Counter is a tool to help you calculate the cost per kilogram of foods.
Some supermarkets are now displaying 'unit pricing' in the form of price per kilogram or price per 100g. This is good news for shoppers who want to compare different brands of the same product as well as different foods which serve the same purpose.
It is obvious to compare the cheapest per weight of a snack food, but how about comparing the cost to something healthier. You might be surprised at how much you are paying for processed unhealthy foods.
To calculate the price per kilo of an item, simply enter in the weight (in grams) and price (in Dollars) into the calculator below. Click calculate to see the true price per kilo.
You can convert cents to dollars by dividing by 100. eg: 95c ÷ 1000 = $0.95
You can convert kilograms to grams by multiplying by 1000. eg. 1.5kg x 1000 = 1500g