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Compare Unit Prices — Which Is the Better Deal?
Calculate price per unit, ounce, or pound to compare products. Find the better deal every time.
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Price / quantity = unit price। Milk 1L ₹60 vs 500ml ₹32: ₹60/L vs ₹64/L — 1L wins by 6%। MRP display mandatory in India (Legal Metrology Act)। Always check per-kg/per-L price — larger pack NOT always cheaper!।
Where It Matters
Diapers, detergent, rice, cooking oil: 15-30% savings buying larger. Spices: often same unit price regardless of pack size। D-Mart, BigBasket: best for bulk buying value।
⚡ CalcWolf Insight
A Consumer Reports analysis found that shoppers who consistently buy the lowest unit price save $500-1,000 per year on groceries — without switching brands or sacrificing quality. The trick is checking the shelf label every time, not just on big purchases.
Frequently asked questions
Big pack always cheaper?▾
Not always — 20-30% of times smaller pack on offer is cheaper per unit।
Best for bulk?▾
D-Mart, BigBasket, Costco (India coming)। Rice, oil, detergent: best bulk savings।
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