Is HelloFresh Cheaper Than Grocery Shopping in Australia?
I priced ten recipes from HelloFresh's current menu at Woolworths and Coles, ingredient by ingredient, for two people and for four, and set what a serve costs against a HelloFresh box.
The short answer
For two people
No.
For two people, the same food costs about half as much at Woolworths as in a HelloFresh box, if you use up what's left in each pack. If you shop for one recipe at a time and throw out the rest of each pack, Woolworths costs about the same as a delivered box.
Cost per serve for two people (one meal for one person), Q4 2026. HelloFresh in green; the supermarket three ways, depending on what happens to the rest of each pack. The dark line marks HelloFresh's box price.
- HelloFresh, deliveredfour meals for two, with the $11.99 delivery fee$14.00
- HelloFresh box pricebefore delivery$12.50
- Woolworths: one recipe at a timeyou pay for full packs and use only part$13.50
- Woolworths: all ten recipes in one shopone shop, packs shared across the ten$11.24
- Woolworths: what the recipe usesonly the part each recipe uses$6.61
I used Woolworths's online prices on 14 November 2026, not counting specials, for the cheapest suitable product. HelloFresh prices are its usual prices for two people, without first-box discounts. At Coles the three figures came to $7.30, $13.02 and $15.65.
For four people
No.
For four people, the same food costs about half as much at Woolworths as in a HelloFresh box, if you use up what's left in each pack. If you shop for one recipe at a time and throw out the rest of each pack, Woolworths still costs less than a delivered box.
Cost per serve for four people (one meal for one person), Q4 2026. HelloFresh in green; the supermarket three ways, depending on what happens to the rest of each pack. The dark line marks HelloFresh's box price.
- HelloFresh, deliveredfour meals for four, with the $11.99 delivery fee$11.37
- HelloFresh box pricebefore delivery$10.63
- Woolworths: one recipe at a timeyou pay for full packs and use only part$8.54
- Woolworths: all ten recipes in one shopone shop, packs shared across the ten$7.74
- Woolworths: what the recipe usesonly the part each recipe uses$5.90
I used Woolworths's online prices on 14 November 2026, not counting specials, for the cheapest suitable product. HelloFresh prices are its usual prices for four people, without first-box discounts. At Coles the three figures came to $6.67, $8.71 and $9.88.
It depends on how you shop
The same ten recipes cost very different amounts depending on what happens to the rest of each pack. HelloFresh sends exactly what each recipe needs; the supermarket sells whole packs.
For two people
$6.61 a serve
$5.89 less than a 4-meal HelloFresh box
You use up every pack
Only the part of each pack the recipe uses: the same amount of food HelloFresh sends. HelloFresh's box price is 89% more.
$11.24 a serve
$1.26 less than a 4-meal HelloFresh box
You shop for all ten at once
One shop for all ten recipes, so ingredients that repeat (baby spinach, cherry or snacking tomatoes, brown onion and garlic) are bought once. You'd still have $100 of food left over.
$13.50 a serve
$1.00 more than a 4-meal HelloFresh box, $0.50 less delivered
You cook one recipe from scratch
You buy a full pack of everything one recipe needs, such as a 250mL pack of truffle oil to use 5mL and a 295g pack of tandoori paste to use 50g. If the rest is thrown out, a kit is good value.
62 of the 93 kit items are listed only as "1 packet", "1 sachet" or "1 tin", so their amounts are my estimates. If the true amounts are half my estimates, or one and a half times them, what the recipes use for two people comes to $4.94 to $7.90 a serve.
For four people
$5.90 a serve
$4.73 less than a 4-meal HelloFresh box
You use up every pack
Only the part of each pack the recipe uses: the same amount of food HelloFresh sends. HelloFresh's box price is 80% more.
$7.74 a serve
$2.89 less than a 4-meal HelloFresh box
You shop for all ten at once
One shop for all ten recipes, so ingredients that repeat (baby spinach, cherry or snacking tomatoes, brown onion and garlic) are bought once. You'd still have $89 of food left over.
$8.54 a serve
$2.09 less than a 4-meal HelloFresh box
You cook one recipe from scratch
You buy a full pack of everything one recipe needs, such as a 250mL pack of truffle oil to use 10mL and a 300g pack of currants to use 40g. Even with the rest thrown out, the supermarket costs less than a delivered box.
62 of the 93 kit items are listed only as "1 packet", "1 sachet" or "1 tin", so their amounts are my estimates. If the true amounts are half my estimates, or one and a half times them, what the recipes use for four people comes to $4.50 to $7.04 a serve.
Which HelloFresh box?
Bigger boxes cost less per serve, and the $11.99 delivery fee is spread over more meals.
For two people
| Box for two | Per serve | With delivery | Cheaper, one recipe at a time ($13.50) | Box price above what the recipes use ($6.61) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 meals | $15.50 | $18.50 | Supermarket | 134% |
| 3 meals | $13.33 | $15.33 | Supermarket | 102% |
| 4 mealsthe box used above | $12.50 | $14.00 | Supermarket | 89% |
| 5 meals | $11.95 | $13.15 | HelloFresh | 81% |
| 6 meals | $11.38 | $12.37 | HelloFresh | 72% |
For four people
| Box for four | Per serve | With delivery | Cheaper, one recipe at a time ($8.54) | Box price above what the recipes use ($5.90) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 meals | $14.00 | $15.50 | Supermarket | 137% |
| 3 meals | $11.46 | $12.46 | Supermarket | 94% |
| 4 mealsthe box used above | $10.63 | $11.37 | Supermarket | 80% |
| 5 meals | $9.80 | $10.40 | Supermarket | 66% |
| 6 meals | $9.29 | $9.79 | Supermarket | 57% |
Recipe by recipe
I matched every ingredient to a supermarket product. "Recipe uses" is the cost of the amount in the recipe; "Full packs" is what you'd pay at the checkout to cook that recipe alone.
For two people
| Recipe (2 people) | Woolworths | Coles | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recipe uses | Full packs | Recipe uses | Full packs | |
| Crusted Chicken Cutlet & Sweet Potato Mash | $6.96 | $9.93 | $7.40 | $13.43 |
| Tandoori Chicken Wraps & Bombay Potatoes | $6.20 | $13.96 | $6.77 | $17.75 |
| Shortcut Spiced Chicken & Corn Chip Salad | $6.13 | $10.31 | $7.31 | $13.87 |
| Middle Eastern Beef & Pilaf Rice | $6.71 | $15.39 | $7.23 | $18.42 |
| Cheesy Smashed Beef & Sticky Onion Melt | $6.15 | $15.72 | $6.40 | $16.22 |
| Creamy Bacon & Mushroom Fettuccine | $7.03 | $18.27 | $8.21 | $20.17 |
| Baked Herby Chorizo & Spinach Risotto | $7.56 | $14.36 | $8.37 | $15.11 |
| No Chop Baja-Style Prawn Tacos | $7.61 | $12.76 | $8.72 | $15.65 |
| Leek & Spinach Speedy Spaghetti Alfredo | $5.78 | $14.18 | $5.90 | $13.80 |
| Greek-Style Haloumi & Oregano Wedges | $5.92 | $10.18 | $6.66 | $12.10 |
| Average per serve | $6.61 | $13.50 | $7.30 | $15.65 |
| HelloFresh, 4 meals for two | $12.50 ($14.00 delivered) | |||
For four people
| Recipe (4 people) | Woolworths | Coles | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recipe uses | Full packs | Recipe uses | Full packs | |
| Crusted Chicken Cutlet & Sweet Potato Mash | $5.99 | $7.14 | $6.40 | $9.91 |
| Tandoori Chicken Wraps & Bombay Potatoes | $6.21 | $9.16 | $6.86 | $9.94 |
| Shortcut Spiced Chicken & Corn Chip Salad | $5.85 | $7.47 | $6.55 | $10.04 |
| Middle Eastern Beef & Pilaf Rice | $6.43 | $9.16 | $6.96 | $10.52 |
| Cheesy Smashed Beef & Sticky Onion Melt | $5.44 | $8.76 | $6.32 | $9.62 |
| Creamy Bacon & Mushroom Fettuccine | $6.29 | $10.88 | $6.84 | $11.61 |
| Baked Herby Chorizo & Spinach Risotto | $6.00 | $9.04 | $6.57 | $9.42 |
| No Chop Baja-Style Prawn Tacos | $6.61 | $8.82 | $8.54 | $11.50 |
| Leek & Spinach Speedy Spaghetti Alfredo | $4.81 | $8.11 | $4.89 | $7.93 |
| Greek-Style Haloumi & Oregano Wedges | $5.37 | $6.83 | $6.75 | $8.32 |
| Average per serve | $5.90 | $8.54 | $6.67 | $9.88 |
| HelloFresh, 4 meals for four | $10.63 ($11.37 delivered) | |||
Woolworths or Coles?
For two people
For two people, Woolworths came out $0.69 a serve cheaper than Coles on what the recipes use ($6.61 against $7.30), and $2.15 a serve cheaper shopping one recipe at a time. How you shop matters more than which supermarket you use.
On the day I checked, six of the 66 Woolworths products I picked were on special. At the day's prices, specials included, what the recipes use for two people came to $6.42 a serve, against $6.61 at usual prices.
For four people
For four people, Woolworths came out $0.77 a serve cheaper than Coles on what the recipes use ($5.90 against $6.67), and $1.34 a serve cheaper shopping one recipe at a time. How you shop matters more than which supermarket you use.
On the day I checked, seven of the 66 Woolworths products I picked were on special. At the day's prices, specials included, what the recipes use for four people came to $5.63 a serve, against $5.90 at usual prices.
Every ingredient, recipe by recipe
Bars: dark teal is what the recipe uses, light teal is full packs, the green tick is HelloFresh's price a serve for the four-meal box.
For two people
ChickenCrusted Chicken Cutlet & Sweet Potato Mashwith Steamed Greens & Parsley Butter$6.96Woolworths · Coles $7.40
- Woolworths: recipe uses $13.92 ($6.96 a serve); full packs $19.87
- Coles: recipe uses $14.80 ($7.40 a serve); full packs $26.86
| Ingredient | In the kit | Woolworths product | Recipe uses | Coles product | Recipe uses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken breast fillets | 330 g | Woolworths RSPCA Approved Chicken Breast Fillet per 350g per 350g · $12.00 | $3.96 | Coles RSPCA Approved Chicken Breast Fillets Small Pack approx. 600g · $8.70 | $4.79 |
| Green beans (fresh)* (amount estimated) | 1 packet | Beans Round per 250g per 250g · $7.90 | $1.19 | Coles Trimmed Green Beans 250g · $4.90 | $2.94 |
| Garlic (fresh) | 1 clove | Garlic Head each each · $1.88 | $0.19 | Coles Australian Garlic Loose approx. 60g · $1.98 | $0.20 |
| Broccoli | 1 head | Fresh Broccoli each each · $2.94 | $2.94 | Coles Broccoli Medium approx. 340g · $3.03 | $3.03 |
| Parsley (fresh)* (amount estimated) | 1 packet | Woolworths Fresh Continental Parsley Bunch each each · $3.30 | $0.83 | Coles Sleeved Herbs Parsley Continental 1 Bunch · $3.50 | $0.88 |
| Panko breadcrumbs* (amount estimated) | 1 packet | Woolworths Panko Bread Crumbs 220g 220g · $2.30 | $0.52 | Coles Australian Panko Crumb 220g · $2.30 | $0.52 |
| Sweet potato | 2 | Sweet Potato Gold each each · $2.15 × 2 | $4.30 | Coles Potatoes Sweet Gold approx. 500g · $2.45 | $2.45 |
Recipe: Crusted Chicken Cutlet & Sweet Potato Mash on hellofresh.com.au (opens in a new tab). * Kit amount estimated. Oil, salt, pepper, butter and other pantry items are left out of both sides.
ChickenTandoori Chicken Wraps & Bombay Potatoeswith Cucumber Raita & Mango Chutney$6.20Woolworths · Coles $6.77
- Woolworths: recipe uses $12.41 ($6.20 a serve); full packs $27.92
- Coles: recipe uses $13.53 ($6.77 a serve); full packs $35.50
| Ingredient | In the kit | Woolworths product | Recipe uses | Coles product | Recipe uses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potatoes | 2 | Potato White Washed each each · $0.90 × 2 | $1.80 | Coles Red Royale Potatoes Loose approx. 170g · $0.85 × 2 | $1.70 |
| Mild curry powder* (amount estimated) | 1 sachet Mumbai spice blend | Hoyt's Curry Powder Mild 50g 50g · $2.65 | $0.27 | Hoyts Mild Curry Powder 50g · $2.65 | $0.27 |
| Brown mustard seeds* (amount estimated) | 1 sachet | Maharajah's Choice Black Mustard Seed Spice 250g 250g · $1.70 | $0.02 | Pattu Mustard Seeds 200g · $1.50 | $0.02 |
| Lebanese cucumber | 1 | Lebanese Cucumbers each each · $0.70 | $0.70 | Coles Lebanese Cucumbers approx. 160g · $1.10 | $1.10 |
| Chicken thigh fillets | 330 g | Woolworths RSPCA Approved Chicken Thigh Fillet per 150g per 150g · $15.50 | $5.12 | Coles RSPCA Chicken Thigh Fillets Small Pack approx. 700g · $12.60 | $5.94 |
| Tandoori paste* (amount estimated) | 1 packet | Patak's Mild Tandoori Indian Paste Marinade 295g 295g · $7.50 | $1.27 | Patak's Tandoori Paste Marinade 295g · $7.50 | $1.27 |
| Plain Greek-style yoghurt* (amount estimated) | 1 tub | Jalna Pot Set Greek Style Natural Yoghurt 170g 170g · $2.65 | $1.56 | Jalna Pot Set Yoghurt Natural Greek Style 170g · $2.65 | $1.56 |
| Large white wraps* (amount estimated) | 1 packet | Woolworths White Wrap 8 pack 8 pack · $2.20 | $1.10 | Coles Simply Soft White Wraps 8 Pack 360g · $2.20 | $1.10 |
| Mango chutney* (amount estimated) | 1 tub | MasterFoods Mango Chutney Relish 250g 250g · $3.60 | $0.58 | MasterFoods Mango Chutney Relish 250g · $3.60 | $0.58 |
Recipe: Tandoori Chicken Wraps & Bombay Potatoes on hellofresh.com.au (opens in a new tab). * Kit amount estimated. Oil, salt, pepper, butter and other pantry items are left out of both sides.
ChickenShortcut Spiced Chicken & Corn Chip Saladwith Cherry Tomatoes & Smokey Aioli$6.13Woolworths · Coles $7.31
- Woolworths: recipe uses $12.25 ($6.13 a serve); full packs $20.61
- Coles: recipe uses $14.61 ($7.31 a serve); full packs $27.75
| Ingredient | In the kit | Woolworths product | Recipe uses | Coles product | Recipe uses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baby spinach* (amount estimated) | 1 packet | Woolworths Baby Leaf Spinach 60g 60g · $2.20 | $2.20 | Coles Baby Spinach 60g · $2.20 | $2.20 |
| Chicken breast fillets | 330 g | Woolworths RSPCA Approved Chicken Breast Fillet per 350g per 350g · $12.00 | $3.96 | Coles RSPCA Approved Chicken Breast Fillets Small Pack approx. 600g · $8.70 | $4.79 |
| Coriander (fresh)* (amount estimated) | 1 packet | Woolworths Fresh Herb Coriander Bunch each each · $3.30 | $0.83 | Coles Sleeved Herbs Coriander 1 Bunch · $3.50 | $0.88 |
| Coleslaw mix* (amount estimated) | 1 packet | Woolworths Classic Shredded Coleslaw 200g 200g · $2.00 | $1.50 | Coles Kitchen Coleslaw 200g · $2.40 | $1.80 |
| Taco seasoning* (amount estimated) | 1 sachet Tex-Mex spice blend | La Mesita Taco Seasoning Mild 35g 35g · $1.15 | $0.33 | Capsicana Mexican Style Tasty Taco Seasoning Mix 28g · $3.00 | $1.07 |
| Cherry or snacking tomatoes* (amount estimated) | 1 punnet | Woolworths Cherry Tomatoes Punnet 250g 250g · $3.20 | $2.56 | Coles Glasshouse Grape Tomatoes 200g · $3.00 | $3.00 |
| Plain corn chips* (amount estimated) | 1 bag | Woolworths Original Salted Corn Chips 175g 175g · $2.00 | $0.46 | Coles Corn Chips Original 175g · $2.00 | $0.46 |
| Aioli* (amount estimated) | 1 packet smokey aioli | Woolworths Garlic Aioli 330g 330g · $2.80 | $0.42 | Coles Garlic Aioli 350g · $2.95 | $0.42 |
Recipe: Shortcut Spiced Chicken & Corn Chip Salad on hellofresh.com.au (opens in a new tab). * Kit amount estimated. Oil, salt, pepper, butter and other pantry items are left out of both sides.
BeefMiddle Eastern Beef & Pilaf Ricewith Greek-Style Yoghurt$6.71Woolworths · Coles $7.23
- Woolworths: recipe uses $13.41 ($6.71 a serve); full packs $30.78
- Coles: recipe uses $14.46 ($7.23 a serve); full packs $36.85
| Ingredient | In the kit | Woolworths product | Recipe uses | Coles product | Recipe uses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato paste* (amount estimated) | 1 packet | Woolworths Essentials Tomato Paste 170g 170g · $0.95 | $0.20 | Coles Italian Tomato Paste 140g · $1.00 | $0.25 |
| Currants* (amount estimated) | 1 packet | Sunbeam Australian Currants 300g 300g · $6.00 | $0.40 | Coles Currants 300g · $5.00 | $0.33 |
| Basmati rice* (amount estimated) | 1 packet | Woolworths Family Size Basmati Rice 450g 450g · $2.75 | $0.92 | Coles Basmati Rice 1Kg · $4.00 | $0.60 |
| Brown onion | 1 | Onion Brown each each · $0.63 | $0.63 | Coles Loose Brown Onions approx. 200g · $0.84 | $0.84 |
| Capsicum | 1 | Red Capsicum each each · $2.23 | $2.23 | Coles Red Capsicum Loose approx. 220g · $2.18 | $2.18 |
| Garlic (fresh) | 2 cloves | Garlic Head each each · $1.88 | $0.38 | Coles Australian Garlic Loose approx. 60g · $1.98 | $0.40 |
| Green beans (fresh)* (amount estimated) | 1 packet | Beans Round per 250g per 250g · $7.90 | $0.79 | Coles Trimmed Green Beans 250g · $4.90 | $1.96 |
| Beef mince* (amount estimated) | 1 packet | Woolworths Beef Mince 500g 500g · $7.70 | $3.85 | Coles No Added Hormone Beef Regular Mince 500g · $7.70 | $3.85 |
| Moroccan or Middle Eastern seasoning* (amount estimated) | 1 sachet | Woolworths Seasoning Moroccan 52g 52g · $2.00 | $0.19 | Coles Moroccan Seasoning 62g · $2.40 | $0.19 |
| Vegetable stock cubes | half a sachet | Massel 7's Cubes Vegetable 35g 35g · $1.00 | $0.07 | Coles Vegetable Flavoured Stock Cubes 105g · $2.00 | $0.10 |
| Baby spinach* (amount estimated) | 1 packet | Woolworths Baby Leaf Spinach 60g 60g · $2.20 | $2.20 | Coles Baby Spinach 60g · $2.20 | $2.20 |
| Plain Greek-style yoghurt* (amount estimated) | 1 packet | Jalna Pot Set Greek Style Natural Yoghurt 170g 170g · $2.65 | $1.56 | Jalna Pot Set Yoghurt Natural Greek Style 170g · $2.65 | $1.56 |
Recipe: Middle Eastern Beef & Pilaf Rice on hellofresh.com.au (opens in a new tab). * Kit amount estimated. Oil, salt, pepper, butter and other pantry items are left out of both sides.
BeefCheesy Smashed Beef & Sticky Onion Meltwith Consommé, Horseradish Sauce & Fries$6.15Woolworths · Coles $6.40
- Woolworths: recipe uses $12.31 ($6.15 a serve); full packs $31.43
- Coles: recipe uses $12.81 ($6.40 a serve); full packs $32.44
| Ingredient | In the kit | Woolworths product | Recipe uses | Coles product | Recipe uses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potatoes | 2 | Potato White Washed each each · $0.90 × 2 | $1.80 | Coles Red Royale Potatoes Loose approx. 170g · $0.85 × 2 | $1.70 |
| Brown onion | 1 | Onion Brown each each · $0.63 | $0.63 | Coles Loose Brown Onions approx. 200g · $0.84 | $0.84 |
| Beef mince | 250 g | Woolworths Beef Mince 500g 500g · $7.70 | $3.85 | Coles No Added Hormone Beef Regular Mince 500g · $7.70 | $3.85 |
| Dried mixed herbs* (amount estimated) | 1 sachet herb & mushroom seasoning | Woolworths Mixed Herbs Dried 12g 12g · $2.00 | $0.50 | Coles Mixed Herbs 13g · $2.15 | $0.50 |
| Breadcrumbs* (amount estimated) | 1 packet | Woolworths Essentials Breadcrumbs 750g 750g · $3.00 | $0.10 | Coles Simply Breadcrumbs 500g · $2.00 | $0.10 |
| Tasty cheese block* (amount estimated) | 1 packet | Woolworths Tasty Cheese Block 250g 250g · $4.90 | $0.78 | Coles Dairy Tasty Cheese Block 250g · $6.00 | $0.96 |
| Bread rolls (bake-at-home or crusty) | 2 | Menissez Bake At Home White Dinner Rolls 6 pack 6 pack · $2.90 | $0.97 | Coles Bakery Crusty Round Roll Sesame Rolls 6 Pack · $3.55 | $1.18 |
| Liquid beef stock* (amount estimated) | 1 braised beef sauce | Campbell's Real Stock Beef 250mL 250mL · $1.80 | $1.44 | Campbell's Real Stock Beef 250mL · $1.80 | $1.44 |
| Horseradish cream* (amount estimated) | 1 packet | MasterFoods Horseradish Cream 175g 175g · $4.50 | $0.77 | MasterFoods Horseradish Cream Sauce 175g · $4.50 | $0.77 |
| Rocket* (amount estimated) | 1 packet | Woolworths Baby Leaf Rocket 60g 60g · $2.20 | $1.47 | Coles Baby Rocket 60g · $2.20 | $1.47 |
Recipe: Cheesy Smashed Beef & Sticky Onion Melt on hellofresh.com.au (opens in a new tab). * Kit amount estimated. Oil, salt, pepper, butter and other pantry items are left out of both sides.
PorkCreamy Bacon & Mushroom Fettuccinewith Truffle Oil & Rocket-Tomato Salad$7.03Woolworths · Coles $8.21
- Woolworths: recipe uses $14.06 ($7.03 a serve); full packs $36.53
- Coles: recipe uses $16.42 ($8.21 a serve); full packs $40.34
| Ingredient | In the kit | Woolworths product | Recipe uses | Coles product | Recipe uses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown onion | 1 | Onion Brown each each · $0.63 | $0.63 | Coles Loose Brown Onions approx. 200g · $0.84 | $0.84 |
| Diced or short cut bacon | 90 g | D'Orsogna Diced Bacon From the Deli per 100g per 100g · $20.00 | $1.80 | Primo Cook & Create Diced Bacon 200g · $5.70 | $2.57 |
| Fettuccine (dried)* (amount estimated) | 1 packet | Woolworths Pasta Fettuccine 500g 500g · $1.00 | $0.40 | Zafarelli Fettuccine Pasta No 12 500g · $2.00 | $0.80 |
| Light cooking cream* (amount estimated) | 1 packet | Nestle Carnation Lite Cooking Cream 300mL 300mL · $4.10 | $2.05 | Nestle Carnation Lite Cooking Cream 300mL · $4.10 | $2.05 |
| Grated parmesan* (amount estimated) | 1 packet | Woolworths Essentials Parmesan Cheese 100g 100g · $2.00 | $0.60 | Coles Grated Parmesan Cheese 100g · $2.00 | $0.60 |
| Sliced mushrooms* (amount estimated) | 1 packet | Woolworths White Cup Sliced Mushroom Punnet 200g 200g · $4.00 | $3.00 | Coles Sliced Mushrooms 200g · $4.00 | $3.00 |
| Cherry or snacking tomatoes* (amount estimated) | 1 packet | Woolworths Cherry Tomatoes Punnet 250g 250g · $3.20 | $2.56 | Coles Glasshouse Grape Tomatoes 200g · $3.00 | $3.00 |
| Spinach and rocket mix* (amount estimated) | 1 packet | Woolworths Baby Leaf Spinach & Rocket 120g 120g · $3.30 | $1.65 | Coles Spinach & Rocket 60g · $2.20 | $2.20 |
| Vegetable stock pot | 1 sachet | Continental Stock Pot Sensations Vegetable 4 pack 4 pack · $4.50 | $1.13 | Continental Vegetable Stock Pot 112g · $4.50 | $1.13 |
| Truffle oil* (amount estimated) | 1 packet | Cobram Estate Truffle Infused Olive Oil 250mL 250mL · $12.00 | $0.24 | Cobram Estate Truffle Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil 250mL · $12.00 | $0.24 |
Recipe: Creamy Bacon & Mushroom Fettuccine on hellofresh.com.au (opens in a new tab). * Kit amount estimated. Oil, salt, pepper, butter and other pantry items are left out of both sides.
PorkBaked Herby Chorizo & Spinach Risottowith Blistered Cherry Tomatoes & Parmesan$7.56Woolworths · Coles $8.37
- Woolworths: recipe uses $15.11 ($7.56 a serve); full packs $28.71
- Coles: recipe uses $16.75 ($8.37 a serve); full packs $30.22
| Ingredient | In the kit | Woolworths product | Recipe uses | Coles product | Recipe uses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arborio rice* (amount estimated) | 1 packet | La Gina Arborio Rice 1kg 1kg · $4.00 | $0.60 | Cucina Matese Arborio Rice 1kg · $4.20 | $0.63 |
| Baby spinach* (amount estimated) | 1 packet | Woolworths Baby Leaf Spinach 60g 60g · $2.20 | $2.20 | Coles Baby Spinach 60g · $2.20 | $2.20 |
| Brown onion | 1 | Onion Brown each each · $0.63 | $0.63 | Coles Loose Brown Onions approx. 200g · $0.84 | $0.84 |
| Vegetable stock pot | 1 sachet | Continental Stock Pot Sensations Vegetable 4 pack 4 pack · $4.50 | $1.13 | Continental Vegetable Stock Pot 112g · $4.50 | $1.13 |
| Mild chorizo | 250 g | D'Orsogna Chorizo From The Deli per 125g per 125g · $26.00 | $6.50 | The Deli Continental Chorizo 250g · $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Garlic (fresh) | 2 cloves | Garlic Head each each · $1.88 | $0.38 | Coles Australian Garlic Loose approx. 60g · $1.98 | $0.40 |
| Dried Italian herbs* (amount estimated) | 1 sachet | Woolworths Italian Dried Herbs 10g 10g · $2.00 | $0.40 | Coles Italian Herbs 13g · $2.20 | $0.34 |
| Grated parmesan* (amount estimated) | 1 packet | Woolworths Essentials Parmesan Cheese 100g 100g · $2.00 | $0.60 | Coles Grated Parmesan Cheese 100g · $2.00 | $0.60 |
| Cherry or snacking tomatoes* (amount estimated) | 1 punnet | Woolworths Cherry Tomatoes Punnet 250g 250g · $3.20 | $2.56 | Coles Glasshouse Grape Tomatoes 200g · $3.00 | $3.00 |
| Dried thyme* (amount estimated) | 1 sachet | Hoyt's Thyme 15g 15g · $1.80 | $0.12 | Hoyts Thyme 15g · $1.80 | $0.12 |
Recipe: Baked Herby Chorizo & Spinach Risotto on hellofresh.com.au (opens in a new tab). * Kit amount estimated. Oil, salt, pepper, butter and other pantry items are left out of both sides.
SeafoodNo Chop Baja-Style Prawn Tacoswith Slaw, Corn & Sour Cream$7.61Woolworths · Coles $8.72
- Woolworths: recipe uses $15.22 ($7.61 a serve); full packs $25.51
- Coles: recipe uses $17.44 ($8.72 a serve); full packs $31.29
| Ingredient | In the kit | Woolworths product | Recipe uses | Coles product | Recipe uses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coriander (fresh)* (amount estimated) | 1 packet | Woolworths Fresh Herb Coriander Bunch each each · $3.30 | $0.83 | Coles Sleeved Herbs Coriander 1 Bunch · $3.50 | $0.88 |
| Corn kernels (tin)* (amount estimated) | 1 tin | Woolworths Corn Sweet Kernels 420g 420g · $1.00 | $0.30 | Coles Corn Kernels 125g · $0.85 | $0.85 |
| Mini flour tortillas | 6 | Mission Street Mini Tacos 10 pack 10 pack · $4.60 | $2.76 | Simson's Pantry Nap Mini Wraps Value Pack 12 Pack 336g · $5.50 | $2.75 |
| Peeled raw prawns | 190 g | Woolworths Raw Prawn Meat 220g 220g · $10.00 | $8.64 | Coles Prawns Raw Peeled 260g · $12.50 | $9.13 |
| Coleslaw mix* (amount estimated) | 1 packet shredded cabbage mix | Woolworths Classic Shredded Coleslaw 200g 200g · $2.00 | $1.50 | Coles Kitchen Coleslaw 200g · $2.40 | $1.80 |
| Taco seasoning* (amount estimated) | 1 sachet Tex-Mex spice blend | La Mesita Taco Seasoning Mild 35g 35g · $1.15 | $0.33 | Capsicana Mexican Style Tasty Taco Seasoning Mix 28g · $3.00 | $1.07 |
| Carrot | 1 julienned carrot | Carrot Fresh each each · $0.36 | $0.36 | Coles Carrots Loose approx. 170g · $0.44 | $0.44 |
| Light sour cream* (amount estimated) | 1 packet | Woolworths Light Sour Cream 300mL 300mL · $3.10 | $0.52 | Coles Light Sour Cream 300g · $3.10 | $0.52 |
Recipe: No Chop Baja-Style Prawn Tacos on hellofresh.com.au (opens in a new tab). * Kit amount estimated. Oil, salt, pepper, butter and other pantry items are left out of both sides.
VegetarianLeek & Spinach Speedy Spaghetti Alfredowith Lemon & Chilli$5.78Woolworths · Coles $5.90
- Woolworths: recipe uses $11.56 ($5.78 a serve); full packs $28.36
- Coles: recipe uses $11.80 ($5.90 a serve); full packs $27.60
| Ingredient | In the kit | Woolworths product | Recipe uses | Coles product | Recipe uses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baby spinach* (amount estimated) | 1 packet | Woolworths Baby Leaf Spinach 60g 60g · $2.20 | $2.20 | Coles Baby Spinach 60g · $2.20 | $2.20 |
| Chilli flakes* (amount estimated) | 1 sachet | Woolworths Chilli Flakes 23g 23g · $2.00 | $0.04 | Coles Chilli Flakes Hot 37g · $3.00 | $0.04 |
| Crushed garlic* (amount estimated) | 1 packet | MasterFoods Finely Crushed Garlic 170g 170g · $2.70 | $0.24 | Coles Minced Garlic 250g · $1.25 | $0.08 |
| Leek | 1 | Leek Fresh each each · $3.00 | $3.00 | Coles Leeks Loose 1 Each · $3.00 | $3.00 |
| Lemon | 1 | Lemon Loose each each · $1.66 | $1.66 | Coles Lemons 1 Each · $1.80 | $1.80 |
| Light cooking cream* (amount estimated) | 1 packet | Nestle Carnation Lite Cooking Cream 300mL 300mL · $4.10 | $2.05 | Nestle Carnation Lite Cooking Cream 300mL · $4.10 | $2.05 |
| Grated parmesan* (amount estimated) | 1 packet | Woolworths Essentials Parmesan Cheese 100g 100g · $2.00 | $0.60 | Coles Grated Parmesan Cheese 100g · $2.00 | $0.60 |
| All-purpose seasoning* (amount estimated) | 1 sachet savoury seasoning | MasterFoods All Purpose Seasoning 65g 65g · $3.50 | $0.16 | Coles All Purpose Seasoning 54g · $2.30 | $0.13 |
| Vegetable stock pot | 1 sachet | Continental Stock Pot Sensations Vegetable 4 pack 4 pack · $4.50 | $1.13 | Continental Vegetable Stock Pot 112g · $4.50 | $1.13 |
| Spaghetti (dried)* (amount estimated) | 1 packet | Woolworths Essentials Pasta Spaghetti 500g 500g · $0.90 | $0.36 | Vetta Pasta Spaghetti 500g · $1.65 | $0.66 |
| Dried thyme* (amount estimated) | 1 sachet | Hoyt's Thyme 15g 15g · $1.80 | $0.12 | Hoyts Thyme 15g · $1.80 | $0.12 |
Recipe: Leek & Spinach Speedy Spaghetti Alfredo on hellofresh.com.au (opens in a new tab). * Kit amount estimated. Oil, salt, pepper, butter and other pantry items are left out of both sides.
VegetarianGreek-Style Haloumi & Oregano Wedgeswith Salad, Tzatziki & Almonds$5.92Woolworths · Coles $6.66
- Woolworths: recipe uses $11.85 ($5.92 a serve); full packs $20.36
- Coles: recipe uses $13.32 ($6.66 a serve); full packs $24.19
| Ingredient | In the kit | Woolworths product | Recipe uses | Coles product | Recipe uses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potatoes | 2 | Potato White Washed each each · $0.90 × 2 | $1.80 | Coles Red Royale Potatoes Loose approx. 170g · $0.85 × 2 | $1.70 |
| Dried oregano* (amount estimated) | half a sachet | Woolworths Oregano Leaves 10g 10g · $2.00 | $0.20 | Coles Oregano Leaves 10g · $2.00 | $0.20 |
| Haloumi* (amount estimated) | 1 packet | Woolworths Haloumi 180g 180g · $4.80 | $4.80 | Riverina Haloumi 180g · $6.60 | $6.60 |
| Carrot | 1 | Carrot Fresh each each · $0.36 | $0.36 | Coles Carrots Loose approx. 170g · $0.44 | $0.44 |
| Cherry or snacking tomatoes* (amount estimated) | half a punnet | Woolworths Cherry Tomatoes Punnet 250g 250g · $3.20 | $1.28 | Coles Glasshouse Grape Tomatoes 200g · $3.00 | $1.50 |
| Mixed salad leaves* (amount estimated) | 1 bag | Woolworths Mesclun Salad Mix 60g 60g · $2.20 | $2.20 | Coles 4 Leaf Salad Mix 120g · $2.20 | $1.10 |
| Flaked almonds* (amount estimated) | 1 packet | Woolworths Almonds Flaked 120g 120g · $3.50 | $0.58 | Sunbeam Australian Nuts Flaked Almonds 100g · $5.75 | $1.15 |
| Tzatziki* (amount estimated) | 1 packet | Willow Farm Dip Tzatziki 200g 200g · $2.50 | $0.63 | Coles Simply Tzatziki Dip 200g · $2.50 | $0.63 |
Recipe: Greek-Style Haloumi & Oregano Wedges on hellofresh.com.au (opens in a new tab). * Kit amount estimated. Oil, salt, pepper, butter and other pantry items are left out of both sides.
For four people
ChickenCrusted Chicken Cutlet & Sweet Potato Mashwith Steamed Greens & Parsley Butter$5.99Woolworths · Coles $6.40
- Woolworths: recipe uses $23.95 ($5.99 a serve); full packs $28.55
- Coles: recipe uses $25.61 ($6.40 a serve); full packs $39.64
| Ingredient | In the kit | Woolworths product | Recipe uses | Coles product | Recipe uses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken breast fillets | 660 g | Woolworths RSPCA Approved Chicken Breast Fillet per 350g per 350g · $12.00 | $7.92 | Coles RSPCA Approved Chicken Breast Fillets Large Pack approx. 1.4kg · $15.40 | $7.26 |
| Green beans (fresh)* (amount estimated) | 1 packet | Beans Round per 250g per 250g · $7.90 | $2.37 | Coles Green Beans Prepacked 375g · $5.50 | $4.40 |
| Garlic (fresh) | 1 clove | Garlic Head each each · $1.88 | $0.19 | Coles Australian Garlic Loose approx. 60g · $1.98 | $0.20 |
| Broccoli | 2 heads | Fresh Broccoli each each · $2.94 × 2 | $5.88 | Coles Broccoli Medium approx. 340g · $3.03 × 2 | $6.06 |
| Parsley (fresh)* (amount estimated) | 1 packet | Woolworths Fresh Continental Parsley Bunch each each · $3.30 | $1.65 | Coles Sleeved Herbs Parsley Continental 1 Bunch · $3.50 | $1.75 |
| Panko breadcrumbs* (amount estimated) | 2 packets | Woolworths Panko Bread Crumbs 220g 220g · $2.30 | $1.05 | Coles Australian Panko Crumb 220g · $2.30 | $1.05 |
| Sweet potato | 4 | Woolworths Gold Sweet Potatoes Bag 1kg 1kg · $4.90 | $4.90 | Coles Potatoes Sweet Gold approx. 500g · $2.45 × 2 | $4.90 |
Recipe: Crusted Chicken Cutlet & Sweet Potato Mash on hellofresh.com.au (opens in a new tab). * Kit amount estimated. Oil, salt, pepper, butter and other pantry items are left out of both sides.
ChickenTandoori Chicken Wraps & Bombay Potatoeswith Cucumber Raita & Mango Chutney$6.21Woolworths · Coles $6.86
- Woolworths: recipe uses $24.82 ($6.21 a serve); full packs $36.63
- Coles: recipe uses $27.42 ($6.86 a serve); full packs $39.75
| Ingredient | In the kit | Woolworths product | Recipe uses | Coles product | Recipe uses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potatoes | 4 | Potato White Washed each each · $0.90 × 4 | $3.60 | Coles Creme Gold Washed Potatoes Loose approx. 150g · $0.75 × 5 | $3.75 |
| Mild curry powder* (amount estimated) | 1 sachet Mumbai spice blend | Hoyt's Curry Powder Mild 50g 50g · $2.65 | $0.53 | Hoyts Mild Curry Powder 50g · $2.65 | $0.53 |
| Brown mustard seeds* (amount estimated) | 1 sachet | Maharajah's Choice Black Mustard Seed Spice 250g 250g · $1.70 | $0.04 | Pattu Mustard Seeds 200g · $1.50 | $0.05 |
| Lebanese cucumber | 2 | Lebanese Cucumbers each each · $0.70 × 2 | $1.40 | Coles Lebanese Cucumbers approx. 160g · $1.10 × 2 | $2.20 |
| Chicken thigh fillets | 660 g | Woolworths RSPCA Approved Chicken Thigh Fillet per 150g per 150g · $15.50 | $10.23 | Coles RSPCA Chicken Thigh Fillets Small Pack approx. 700g · $12.60 | $11.88 |
| Tandoori paste* (amount estimated) | 2 packets | Patak's Mild Tandoori Indian Paste Marinade 295g 295g · $7.50 | $2.54 | Patak's Tandoori Paste Marinade 295g · $7.50 | $2.54 |
| Plain Greek-style yoghurt* (amount estimated) | 2 tubs | Farmers Union Greek Style All Natural Yoghurt 240g 240g · $3.75 | $3.13 | Farmers Union Greek Style Yoghurt Natural 240g · $3.75 | $3.13 |
| Large white wraps* (amount estimated) | 2 packets | Woolworths White Wrap 8 pack 8 pack · $2.20 | $2.20 | Coles Simply Soft White Wraps 8 Pack 360g · $2.20 | $2.20 |
| Mango chutney* (amount estimated) | 2 tubs | MasterFoods Mango Chutney Relish 250g 250g · $3.60 | $1.15 | MasterFoods Mango Chutney Relish 250g · $3.60 | $1.15 |
Recipe: Tandoori Chicken Wraps & Bombay Potatoes on hellofresh.com.au (opens in a new tab). * Kit amount estimated. Oil, salt, pepper, butter and other pantry items are left out of both sides.
ChickenShortcut Spiced Chicken & Corn Chip Saladwith Cherry Tomatoes & Smokey Aioli$5.85Woolworths · Coles $6.55
- Woolworths: recipe uses $23.41 ($5.85 a serve); full packs $29.87
- Coles: recipe uses $26.21 ($6.55 a serve); full packs $40.15
| Ingredient | In the kit | Woolworths product | Recipe uses | Coles product | Recipe uses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baby spinach* (amount estimated) | 1 packet | Woolworths Baby Leaf Spinach 120g 120g · $3.30 | $3.30 | Coles Baby Spinach 120g · $3.30 | $3.30 |
| Chicken breast fillets | 660 g | Woolworths RSPCA Approved Chicken Breast Fillet per 350g per 350g · $12.00 | $7.92 | Coles RSPCA Approved Chicken Breast Fillets Large Pack approx. 1.4kg · $15.40 | $7.26 |
| Coriander (fresh)* (amount estimated) | 1 packet | Woolworths Fresh Herb Coriander Bunch each each · $3.30 | $1.65 | Coles Sleeved Herbs Coriander 1 Bunch · $3.50 | $1.75 |
| Coleslaw mix* (amount estimated) | 1 packet | Woolworths Finely Shredded Coleslaw 300g 300g · $3.00 | $3.00 | Coles Kitchen Fine Cut Coleslaw 300g · $4.00 | $4.00 |
| Taco seasoning* (amount estimated) | 2 sachets Tex-Mex spice blend | La Mesita Taco Seasoning Mild 35g 35g · $1.15 | $0.66 | Capsicana Mexican Style Tasty Taco Seasoning Mix 28g · $3.00 | $2.14 |
| Cherry or snacking tomatoes* (amount estimated) | 1 punnet | Woolworths Cherry Tomatoes Punnet 250g 250g · $3.20 × 2 | $5.12 | Coles Glasshouse Grape Tomatoes 200g · $3.00 × 2 | $6.00 |
| Plain corn chips* (amount estimated) | 2 bags | Woolworths Original Salted Corn Chips 175g 175g · $2.00 | $0.91 | Coles Corn Chips Original 175g · $2.00 | $0.91 |
| Aioli* (amount estimated) | 2 packets smokey aioli | Woolworths Garlic Aioli 330g 330g · $2.80 | $0.85 | Coles Garlic Aioli 350g · $2.95 | $0.84 |
Recipe: Shortcut Spiced Chicken & Corn Chip Salad on hellofresh.com.au (opens in a new tab). * Kit amount estimated. Oil, salt, pepper, butter and other pantry items are left out of both sides.
BeefMiddle Eastern Beef & Pilaf Ricewith Greek-Style Yoghurt$6.43Woolworths · Coles $6.96
- Woolworths: recipe uses $25.73 ($6.43 a serve); full packs $36.63
- Coles: recipe uses $27.83 ($6.96 a serve); full packs $42.07
| Ingredient | In the kit | Woolworths product | Recipe uses | Coles product | Recipe uses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato paste* (amount estimated) | 1 packet | Woolworths Essentials Tomato Paste 170g 170g · $0.95 | $0.39 | Coles Italian Tomato Paste 140g · $1.00 | $0.50 |
| Currants* (amount estimated) | 2 packets | Sunbeam Australian Currants 300g 300g · $6.00 | $0.80 | Coles Currants 300g · $5.00 | $0.67 |
| Basmati rice* (amount estimated) | 1 packet | Woolworths Family Size Basmati Rice 450g 450g · $2.75 | $1.83 | Coles Basmati Rice 1Kg · $4.00 | $1.20 |
| Brown onion | 2 | Onion Brown each each · $0.63 × 2 | $1.26 | Coles Loose Brown Onions approx. 200g · $0.84 × 2 | $1.68 |
| Capsicum | 2 | Red Capsicum each each · $2.23 × 2 | $4.46 | Coles Red Capsicum Loose approx. 220g · $2.18 × 2 | $4.36 |
| Garlic (fresh) | 4 cloves | Garlic Head each each · $1.88 | $0.75 | Coles Australian Garlic Loose approx. 60g · $1.98 | $0.79 |
| Green beans (fresh)* (amount estimated) | 1 packet | Beans Round per 250g per 250g · $7.90 | $1.58 | Coles Trimmed Green Beans 250g · $4.90 | $3.92 |
| Beef mince* (amount estimated) | 1 packet | Woolworths Beef Mince 500g 500g · $7.70 | $7.70 | Coles No Added Hormone Beef Regular Mince 500g · $7.70 | $7.70 |
| Moroccan or Middle Eastern seasoning* (amount estimated) | 2 sachets | Woolworths Seasoning Moroccan 52g 52g · $2.00 | $0.38 | Coles Moroccan Seasoning 62g · $2.40 | $0.39 |
| Vegetable stock cubes | 1 sachet | Massel 7's Cubes Vegetable 35g 35g · $1.00 | $0.14 | Coles Vegetable Flavoured Stock Cubes 105g · $2.00 | $0.20 |
| Baby spinach* (amount estimated) | 1 packet | Woolworths Baby Leaf Spinach 120g 120g · $3.30 | $3.30 | Coles Baby Spinach 120g · $3.30 | $3.30 |
| Plain Greek-style yoghurt* (amount estimated) | 1 packet | Farmers Union Greek Style All Natural Yoghurt 240g 240g · $3.75 | $3.13 | Farmers Union Greek Style Yoghurt Natural 240g · $3.75 | $3.13 |
Recipe: Middle Eastern Beef & Pilaf Rice on hellofresh.com.au (opens in a new tab). * Kit amount estimated. Oil, salt, pepper, butter and other pantry items are left out of both sides.
BeefCheesy Smashed Beef & Sticky Onion Meltwith Consommé, Horseradish Sauce & Fries$5.44Woolworths · Coles $6.32
- Woolworths: recipe uses $21.76 ($5.44 a serve); full packs $35.06
- Coles: recipe uses $25.29 ($6.32 a serve); full packs $38.48
| Ingredient | In the kit | Woolworths product | Recipe uses | Coles product | Recipe uses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potatoes | 4 | Potato White Washed each each · $0.90 × 4 | $3.60 | Coles Creme Gold Washed Potatoes Loose approx. 150g · $0.75 × 5 | $3.75 |
| Brown onion | 2 | Onion Brown each each · $0.63 × 2 | $1.26 | Coles Loose Brown Onions approx. 200g · $0.84 × 2 | $1.68 |
| Beef mince | 500 g | Woolworths Beef Mince 500g 500g · $7.70 | $7.70 | Coles No Added Hormone Beef Regular Mince 500g · $7.70 | $7.70 |
| Dried mixed herbs* (amount estimated) | 2 sachets herb & mushroom seasoning | Woolworths Mixed Herbs Dried 12g 12g · $2.00 | $1.00 | Coles Mixed Herbs 13g · $2.15 | $0.99 |
| Breadcrumbs* (amount estimated) | 1 packet | Woolworths Essentials Breadcrumbs 750g 750g · $3.00 | $0.20 | Coles Simply Breadcrumbs 500g · $2.00 | $0.20 |
| Tasty cheese block* (amount estimated) | 1 packet | Woolworths Tasty Cheese Block 250g 250g · $4.90 | $1.57 | Coles Dairy Tasty Cheese Block 250g · $6.00 | $1.92 |
| Bread rolls (bake-at-home or crusty) | 4 | Menissez Bake At Home White Dinner Rolls 6 pack 6 pack · $2.90 | $1.93 | Coles Bakery Crusty Round Roll Sesame Rolls 6 Pack · $3.55 | $2.37 |
| Liquid beef stock* (amount estimated) | 2 braised beef sauces | Woolworths Beef Liquid Stock 1L 1L · $1.90 | $0.76 | Campbell's Real Stock Beef Stock 500mL · $2.75 | $2.20 |
| Horseradish cream* (amount estimated) | 2 packets | MasterFoods Horseradish Cream 175g 175g · $4.50 | $1.54 | MasterFoods Horseradish Cream Sauce 175g · $4.50 | $1.54 |
| Rocket* (amount estimated) | 2 packets | Woolworths Baby Leaf Rocket 120g 120g · $3.30 | $2.20 | Coles Baby Rocket 60g · $2.20 × 2 | $2.93 |
Recipe: Cheesy Smashed Beef & Sticky Onion Melt on hellofresh.com.au (opens in a new tab). * Kit amount estimated. Oil, salt, pepper, butter and other pantry items are left out of both sides.
PorkCreamy Bacon & Mushroom Fettuccinewith Truffle Oil & Rocket-Tomato Salad$6.29Woolworths · Coles $6.84
- Woolworths: recipe uses $25.16 ($6.29 a serve); full packs $43.53
- Coles: recipe uses $27.38 ($6.84 a serve); full packs $46.44
| Ingredient | In the kit | Woolworths product | Recipe uses | Coles product | Recipe uses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown onion | 1 | Onion Brown each each · $0.63 | $0.63 | Coles Loose Brown Onions approx. 200g · $0.84 | $0.84 |
| Diced or short cut bacon | 180 g | D'Orsogna Diced Bacon From the Deli per 100g per 100g · $20.00 | $3.60 | Primo Cook & Create Diced Bacon 200g · $5.70 | $5.13 |
| Fettuccine (dried)* (amount estimated) | 1 packet | Woolworths Pasta Fettuccine 500g 500g · $1.00 | $0.80 | Zafarelli Fettuccine Pasta No 12 500g · $2.00 | $1.60 |
| Light cooking cream* (amount estimated) | 1 packet | Nestle Carnation Lite Cooking Cream 300mL 300mL · $4.10 | $4.10 | Nestle Carnation Lite Cooking Cream 300mL · $4.10 | $4.10 |
| Grated parmesan* (amount estimated) | 1 packet | Woolworths Essentials Parmesan Cheese 100g 100g · $2.00 | $1.20 | Coles Grated Parmesan Cheese 100g · $2.00 | $1.20 |
| Sliced mushrooms* (amount estimated) | 1 packet | Woolworths Mushrooms Cups Sliced Punnet 375g 375g · $6.00 | $4.80 | Coles Mushrooms Sliced 500g · $6.00 | $3.60 |
| Cherry or snacking tomatoes* (amount estimated) | 2 packets | Woolworths Cherry Tomatoes Punnet 250g 250g · $3.20 × 2 | $5.12 | Coles Glasshouse Grape Tomatoes 200g · $3.00 × 2 | $6.00 |
| Spinach and rocket mix* (amount estimated) | 2 packets | Woolworths Baby Leaf Spinach & Rocket 120g 120g · $3.30 | $3.30 | Coles Salad Baby Leaf Spinach & Rocket 120g · $3.30 | $3.30 |
| Vegetable stock pot | 1 sachet | Continental Stock Pot Sensations Vegetable 4 pack 4 pack · $4.50 | $1.13 | Continental Vegetable Stock Pot 112g · $4.50 | $1.13 |
| Truffle oil* (amount estimated) | 1 packet | Cobram Estate Truffle Infused Olive Oil 250mL 250mL · $12.00 | $0.48 | Cobram Estate Truffle Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil 250mL · $12.00 | $0.48 |
Recipe: Creamy Bacon & Mushroom Fettuccine on hellofresh.com.au (opens in a new tab). * Kit amount estimated. Oil, salt, pepper, butter and other pantry items are left out of both sides.
PorkBaked Herby Chorizo & Spinach Risottowith Blistered Cherry Tomatoes & Parmesan$6.00Woolworths · Coles $6.57
- Woolworths: recipe uses $24.00 ($6.00 a serve); full packs $36.14
- Coles: recipe uses $26.27 ($6.57 a serve); full packs $37.66
| Ingredient | In the kit | Woolworths product | Recipe uses | Coles product | Recipe uses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arborio rice* (amount estimated) | 1 packet | La Gina Arborio Rice 1kg 1kg · $4.00 | $1.20 | Cucina Matese Arborio Rice 1kg · $4.20 | $1.26 |
| Baby spinach* (amount estimated) | 1 packet | Woolworths Baby Leaf Spinach 120g 120g · $3.30 | $3.30 | Coles Baby Spinach 120g · $3.30 | $3.30 |
| Brown onion | 2 | Onion Brown each each · $0.63 × 2 | $1.26 | Coles Loose Brown Onions approx. 200g · $0.84 × 2 | $1.68 |
| Vegetable stock pot | 1 sachet | Continental Stock Pot Sensations Vegetable 4 pack 4 pack · $4.50 | $1.13 | Continental Vegetable Stock Pot 112g · $4.50 | $1.13 |
| Mild chorizo | 500 g | Woolworths 6 Pack Chorizo Style Pork Sausages 500g 500g · $9.00 | $9.00 | Coles Finest Australian Pork & Beef Chorizo Sausages 500g · $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Garlic (fresh) | 4 cloves | Garlic Head each each · $1.88 | $0.75 | Coles Australian Garlic Loose approx. 60g · $1.98 | $0.79 |
| Dried Italian herbs* (amount estimated) | 1 sachet | Woolworths Italian Dried Herbs 10g 10g · $2.00 | $0.80 | Coles Italian Herbs 13g · $2.20 | $0.68 |
| Grated parmesan* (amount estimated) | 1 packet | Woolworths Essentials Parmesan Cheese 100g 100g · $2.00 | $1.20 | Coles Grated Parmesan Cheese 100g · $2.00 | $1.20 |
| Cherry or snacking tomatoes* (amount estimated) | 1 punnet | Woolworths Cherry Tomatoes Punnet 250g 250g · $3.20 × 2 | $5.12 | Coles Glasshouse Grape Tomatoes 200g · $3.00 × 2 | $6.00 |
| Dried thyme* (amount estimated) | 1 sachet | Hoyt's Thyme 15g 15g · $1.80 | $0.24 | Hoyts Thyme 15g · $1.80 | $0.24 |
Recipe: Baked Herby Chorizo & Spinach Risotto on hellofresh.com.au (opens in a new tab). * Kit amount estimated. Oil, salt, pepper, butter and other pantry items are left out of both sides.
SeafoodNo Chop Baja-Style Prawn Tacoswith Slaw, Corn & Sour Cream$6.61Woolworths · Coles $8.54
- Woolworths: recipe uses $26.46 ($6.61 a serve); full packs $35.27
- Coles: recipe uses $34.17 ($8.54 a serve); full packs $45.98
| Ingredient | In the kit | Woolworths product | Recipe uses | Coles product | Recipe uses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coriander (fresh)* (amount estimated) | 1 packet | Woolworths Fresh Herb Coriander Bunch each each · $3.30 | $1.65 | Coles Sleeved Herbs Coriander 1 Bunch · $3.50 | $1.75 |
| Corn kernels (tin)* (amount estimated) | 1 tin | Woolworths Corn Sweet Kernels 420g 420g · $1.00 | $0.60 | Coles Simply Corn Kernels 420g · $1.00 | $0.60 |
| Mini flour tortillas | 12 | Simson's Pantry Mini White Wraps Super Soft 12 pack 12 pack · $5.50 | $5.50 | Simson's Pantry Nap Mini Wraps Value Pack 12 Pack 336g · $5.50 | $5.50 |
| Peeled raw prawns | 380 g | Woolworths Frozen Raw Prawns Tail Off 500g 500g · $17.50 | $13.30 | Coles Prawns Raw Peeled 260g · $12.50 × 2 | $18.27 |
| Coleslaw mix* (amount estimated) | 1 packet shredded cabbage mix | Woolworths Finely Shredded Coleslaw 300g 300g · $3.00 | $3.00 | Coles Kitchen Fine Cut Coleslaw 300g · $4.00 | $4.00 |
| Taco seasoning* (amount estimated) | 1 sachet Tex-Mex spice blend | La Mesita Taco Seasoning Mild 35g 35g · $1.15 | $0.66 | Capsicana Mexican Style Tasty Taco Seasoning Mix 28g · $3.00 | $2.14 |
| Carrot | 2 julienned carrots | Carrot Fresh each each · $0.36 × 2 | $0.72 | Coles Carrots Loose approx. 170g · $0.44 × 2 | $0.88 |
| Light sour cream* (amount estimated) | 1 packet | Woolworths Light Sour Cream 300mL 300mL · $3.10 | $1.03 | Coles Light Sour Cream 300g · $3.10 | $1.03 |
Recipe: No Chop Baja-Style Prawn Tacos on hellofresh.com.au (opens in a new tab). * Kit amount estimated. Oil, salt, pepper, butter and other pantry items are left out of both sides.
VegetarianLeek & Spinach Speedy Spaghetti Alfredowith Lemon & Chilli$4.81Woolworths · Coles $4.89
- Woolworths: recipe uses $19.23 ($4.81 a serve); full packs $32.46
- Coles: recipe uses $19.57 ($4.89 a serve); full packs $31.70
| Ingredient | In the kit | Woolworths product | Recipe uses | Coles product | Recipe uses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baby spinach* (amount estimated) | 2 packets | Woolworths Baby Leaf Spinach 120g 120g · $3.30 | $3.30 | Coles Baby Spinach 120g · $3.30 | $3.30 |
| Chilli flakes* (amount estimated) | 1 sachet | Woolworths Chilli Flakes 23g 23g · $2.00 | $0.09 | Coles Chilli Flakes Hot 37g · $3.00 | $0.08 |
| Crushed garlic* (amount estimated) | 2 packets | MasterFoods Finely Crushed Garlic 170g 170g · $2.70 | $0.48 | Coles Minced Garlic 250g · $1.25 | $0.15 |
| Leek | 2 | Leek Fresh each each · $3.00 × 2 | $6.00 | Coles Leeks Loose 1 Each · $3.00 × 2 | $6.00 |
| Lemon | 1 | Lemon Loose each each · $1.66 | $1.66 | Coles Lemons 1 Each · $1.80 | $1.80 |
| Light cooking cream* (amount estimated) | 2 packets | Nestle Carnation Lite Cooking Cream 300mL 300mL · $4.10 | $4.10 | Nestle Carnation Lite Cooking Cream 300mL · $4.10 | $4.10 |
| Grated parmesan* (amount estimated) | 2 packets | Woolworths Essentials Parmesan Cheese 100g 100g · $2.00 | $1.20 | Coles Grated Parmesan Cheese 100g · $2.00 | $1.20 |
| All-purpose seasoning* (amount estimated) | 2 sachets savoury seasoning | MasterFoods All Purpose Seasoning 65g 65g · $3.50 | $0.32 | Coles All Purpose Seasoning 54g · $2.30 | $0.26 |
| Vegetable stock pot | 1 sachet | Continental Stock Pot Sensations Vegetable 4 pack 4 pack · $4.50 | $1.13 | Continental Vegetable Stock Pot 112g · $4.50 | $1.13 |
| Spaghetti (dried)* (amount estimated) | 1 packet | Woolworths Essentials Pasta Spaghetti 500g 500g · $0.90 | $0.72 | Vetta Pasta Spaghetti 500g · $1.65 | $1.32 |
| Dried thyme* (amount estimated) | 1 sachet | Hoyt's Thyme 15g 15g · $1.80 | $0.24 | Hoyts Thyme 15g · $1.80 | $0.24 |
Recipe: Leek & Spinach Speedy Spaghetti Alfredo on hellofresh.com.au (opens in a new tab). * Kit amount estimated. Oil, salt, pepper, butter and other pantry items are left out of both sides.
VegetarianGreek-Style Haloumi & Oregano Wedgeswith Salad, Tzatziki & Almonds$5.37Woolworths · Coles $6.75
- Woolworths: recipe uses $21.50 ($5.37 a serve); full packs $27.32
- Coles: recipe uses $26.98 ($6.75 a serve); full packs $33.28
| Ingredient | In the kit | Woolworths product | Recipe uses | Coles product | Recipe uses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potatoes | 4 | Potato White Washed each each · $0.90 × 4 | $3.60 | Coles Creme Gold Washed Potatoes Loose approx. 150g · $0.75 × 5 | $3.75 |
| Dried oregano* (amount estimated) | 1 sachet | Woolworths Oregano Leaves 10g 10g · $2.00 | $0.40 | Coles Oregano Leaves 10g · $2.00 | $0.40 |
| Haloumi* (amount estimated) | 2 packets | Woolworths Haloumi 180g 180g · $4.80 × 2 | $9.60 | Riverina Haloumi 180g · $6.60 × 2 | $13.20 |
| Carrot | 2 | Carrot Fresh each each · $0.36 × 2 | $0.72 | Coles Carrots Loose approx. 170g · $0.44 × 2 | $0.88 |
| Cherry or snacking tomatoes* (amount estimated) | 1 punnet | Woolworths Cherry Tomatoes Punnet 250g 250g · $3.20 | $2.56 | Coles Glasshouse Grape Tomatoes 200g · $3.00 | $3.00 |
| Mixed salad leaves* (amount estimated) | 1 bag | Woolworths Mixed Leaf Salad 120g 120g · $2.20 | $2.20 | Coles 4 Leaf Salad Mix 120g · $2.20 | $2.20 |
| Flaked almonds* (amount estimated) | 1 packet | Woolworths Almonds Flaked 120g 120g · $3.50 | $1.17 | Sunbeam Australian Nuts Flaked Almonds 100g · $5.75 | $2.30 |
| Tzatziki* (amount estimated) | 1 packet | Willow Farm Dip Tzatziki 200g 200g · $2.50 | $1.25 | Coles Simply Tzatziki Dip 200g · $2.50 | $1.25 |
Recipe: Greek-Style Haloumi & Oregano Wedges on hellofresh.com.au (opens in a new tab). * Kit amount estimated. Oil, salt, pepper, butter and other pantry items are left out of both sides.
Your week: HelloFresh or the supermarket?
Set your household, your box size and how much of each leftover pack you really use.
Woolworths saves you $31.55 a weekAbout $1,641 a year, if you use 50% of what's left in each pack.
The supermarket figure is what the recipes use plus the share of each pack you don't use later, from this quarter's ten recipes. It leaves out the trip to the shop and your time.
What the price doesn't show
Food waste
The average Australian household throws out about $2,500 of food a year, according to End Food Waste Australia (opens in a new tab). If you often throw out half-used packs, the "one recipe at a time" figure is closer to what you pay. For two people Woolworths then costs about the same as a delivered box; for four it still costs less than a delivered box. HelloFresh's pre-portioned packets are its strongest argument for smaller households. I've written about keeping kit ingredients fresh too.
$59.11 a week
Time and planning
A box replaces planning the week's meals, writing a list and a trip to the shop. A 4-meal box for two costs $59.11 a week more than the same food from Woolworths, delivery included; for four people it's $87.67 a week more.
Nutrition
An independent Australian study of 36 HelloFresh and Marley Spoon meals (McKay, Public Health Nutrition, 2023 (opens in a new tab)) found the kits easy to follow but high in salt and fat, and more expensive than the same ingredients from a major supermarket. Its price finding matches mine.
First-box discounts
I used HelloFresh's usual prices throughout. New customers pay much less for their first few boxes, but the discount ends. My discount codes page lists the current offers, and my HelloFresh review covers the food itself.
The 2020 test, and why the gap looks bigger now
| Five meals for two | HelloFresh a serve | Supermarket a serve | HelloFresh costs |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2020Ingredients matched for quality | $10.00 | $7.70 | 30% more |
| Q4 2026, shopping the 2020 wayThe 2020 list, at today's grocery prices | $11.95 | $9.68 | 23% more |
| Q4 2026, cheapest suitable productThis quarter's ten recipes | $11.95 | $6.61 | 81% more |
I first ran this test in July 2020, as a one-off. I priced five recipes from one HelloFresh box (two people, five meals, $99.96, so $10.00 a serve) at the supermarket. I matched each ingredient for quality and counted only the share of each pack the recipes used: $76.98, or $7.70 a serve. The box cost 30% more.
Since then HelloFresh's price for that box has risen 20% to $11.95 a serve, and grocery prices have risen 25.8% (ABS, to the September quarter 2026). Shopping the 2020 way, my list would now cost about $9.68 a serve, and the box would cost 23% more: close to the 2020 gap.
The 81% comes from how I shop now. I take the cheapest suitable product, usually the store's own brand, rather than one matched for quality, and the recipes are a different ten. For the four-meal box used at the top of the page the figure is 89%, because that box costs more per serve. My Meal Kit Index tracks the price rises every month.
I've also compared kits head to head: HelloFresh vs Dinnerly and HelloFresh vs Marley Spoon.
Findings to quote
Quote these figures or use the data with credit to Food Box Mate and a link to this page.
89% more
The food in a HelloFresh recipe for two cost $6.61 a serve at Woolworths on 14 November 2026, against $12.50 a serve for a HelloFresh box (4 meals for two, $14.00 delivered): 89% more before delivery.
$13.50 a serve
Bought one recipe at a time, full packs included, the same recipes for two cost $13.50 a serve at Woolworths, against $14.00 for a delivered HelloFresh box.
$8.54 for four
For four people, buying full packs one recipe at a time cost $8.54 a serve at Woolworths, less than a delivered HelloFresh box at $11.37 (4 meals for four).
Full citation
David, Food Box Mate, Shop the Recipe (Q4 2026): 10 HelloFresh recipes for two and four people priced at Woolworths and Coles on 14 November 2026. https://foodboxmate.com/is-hellofresh-cheaper-than-grocery-shopping/
How I compared them
What I compared
Ten recipes from HelloFresh's menu for 21-27 November 2026, each priced for two people and for four. I took each recipe's ingredients and amounts from its page on hellofresh.com.au. I left oil, salt, pepper, butter, flour, eggs, honey, sugar and vinegar (things HelloFresh asks you to supply) out of both sides.
How the recipes were picked
From the 82 dishes on HelloFresh's menu for 21-27 November 2026, I removed surcharge dishes, Ready to Heat meals and add-ons, leaving 66 standard dishes, and put each in one protein group (chicken 23, beef 13, pork and lamb 16, fish and seafood 4, vegetarian 10). I shuffled each group with a fixed seed (202648) and took ten dishes in that order (3 chicken, 2 beef, 2 pork or lamb, 1 seafood, 2 vegetarian), skipping any dish whose recipe page on hellofresh.com.au wasn't yet published or only showed a different version (double protein or added protein). I skipped 20 dishes this way.
Kit amounts
Proteins and some vegetables are stated in the recipe, in grams or as a count. Many kit items are listed only as '1 packet', '1 sachet' or '1 tin'. Those amounts are my estimates of what each holds for two people. Under "It depends on how you shop" I show how much the result moves if the true amounts are half my estimates or one and a half times them. For four people, HelloFresh's pages give the stated amounts (grams, counts) for that size; where they list a packet, I count it as twice the two-person packet, because the page often shows '1 packet' for both sizes.
Supermarket prices
Woolworths online on 14 November 2026 and Coles online on 14 November 2026, default store, not signed in. ALDI doesn't sell online, so it isn't included. For each ingredient I take the product that meets a written rule (the right kind of product, no flavoured or organic versions) and costs least to buy in the amount the recipe needs. That's usually the store's own brand, so this is a budget basket. I ignore specials: if a product is on special, I use its usual price.
The three supermarket figures
What the recipe uses: only the amount in the recipe, priced from the pack you'd buy. All ten recipes in one shop: one shop for all ten, so a pack used by several recipes is bought once. One recipe at a time: the full packs each recipe needs, bought separately. Loose produce is bought by the item; anything priced per kg (deli and loose meat at Woolworths) by weight.
HelloFresh prices
HelloFresh's regular prices for two and four people from my monthly price check, without first-box discounts, with and without its $11.99 delivery fee. None of the sampled recipes carries a surcharge.
The 2020 comparison
To compare with July 2020, I move the 2020 shopping list forward with the ABS grocery prices from my Meal Kit Index (meat and seafood, fruit and vegetables, bread and cereals, dairy and other food, on the ABS's own weights), and use HelloFresh's current price for the same box: five meals for two.
What it leaves out
Your time, the trip to the shop and supermarket delivery fees. Food you throw away is only in the "one recipe at a time" figure. Supermarket specials, which change weekly, are shown separately. Ten recipes from one week are a sample, not the whole menu.
Independence
Food Box Mate may earn a commission if you sign up to HelloFresh through a link on this page. It has no effect on the prices recorded here, which come from the two supermarkets' and HelloFresh's own websites on the day.
Updates
I redo the check every quarter with a new set of recipes, and I keep each quarter's data and matching rules so any check can be repeated.
1 comment
Joe
It would be super interesting to compare 2020 prices to 2024 prices. Hello fresh haven’t increased their box costs but grocery stores have increased their prices dramatically.