Comparing unit prices can help you save money as it shows you how much different products would cost if they were sold in packs of the same weight or volume

The brilliant trick that every supermarket shopper should use and it can save you money

Sainsbury's, Tesco, Aldi, Lidl, Waitrose, Co Op all have labels where you can compare prices to make sure you're getting the best deal

by · Birmingham Live

As we approach winter, we approach higher outgoings. From shopping to heating bills, as soon as the clocks change, so does our bank balance. Knowledge is power and one way to save cash is to learn how to read labels so they can help you realise how much you're actually spending.

Sometimes items sold in bigger packs might look better value, but actually be more expensive by weight or volume. Unit pricing is a labelling system that helps you to compare prices of groceries. It displays the cost of different products by weight, or volume in front of the product you're buying. It helps you easily compare the costs of different products, regardless of the irrespective sizes.

Comparing unit prices can help you save money as it shows you how much different products would cost if they were sold in packs of the same weight or volume. This helps you to compare prices of similar products which are sold in different-sized packets. They are often given by weight (kilo or gram) or volume (litre or millilitre).

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You may also see prices listed per item. Comparing unit prices can help you choose the best value product.

For example, when choosing between three packs of orange juice of different sizes, using unit pricing would help you check which type of orange juice is most expensive:

Here is an example, using unit pricing would help you check which type of orange juice is most expensive and the biggest pack is not necessarily the best value

Where do I find unit prices?

The unit price of a product can usually be found beneath the total packet price listed on a shelf-label, or when the item is listed online.

Why does this matter?

Unit pricing can help you navigate through thethousands of productson supermarket shelves, compare prices accurately and choose the one that’s best value for you. If you have identified an issue or a problem with pricing in a store, you should contact a member of the store’s staff.

You can also contact Citizens Advice if you have a concern. If you have a concern about unit pricing, contact:Citizens Advicewww.citizensadvice.org.ukor call 03454 04 05 06.For more information on the CMA’s work on Unit Pricing, go to:www.bit.ly/CMAunitpricing