Where to save on Halloween candy this spooky season

Halloween is a chance to dress up like Batman, knock on strangers doors and request free treats … when else is this acceptable?

For those at thome, it might be daunting to fork out extra money on candy this week. This is made more concerning with the recent news that the cost of candy (in the US) has increased by 13% since September last year, due to the soaring price of refined sugar.

You can bet some local shops have also sweetened bottom lines with price hikes.

So, where can you save on Halloween candy?

Both Coles and Woolworths have dropped prices on a range of chocolates and lollies in the lead up to Halloween - in fact some classic chocolate and lolly share packs are reduced by 50%!

Here are some budget friendly Halloween candy suggestions offering good savings:

Coles:

• Halloween Milk Chocolate Coins $2
• Cadbury Special Treats Dairy Milk Chocolate Multipack $2.50
• Cadbury Twirl Chocolate Multipack 12 Treats $2.50
• Snickers Chocolate Party Share Bag 12 Pieces $2.50
• Skittles Fruits Chewy Lollies Party Share Bag $2.50
• Cadbury Caramello Koala Chocolate Multipack 12 Treats $2.50
• Milky Way Chocolate Party Share Bag 15 Piece $2.50
• Cadbury Large Freddo Party Sharepack $5
• Trolli Halloween Sweet and Sour $5.50
• 2 for $7 (includes a variety of M&Ms, Maltesers and pods)

Woolworths:

• Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Miniatures Milk Chocolate $2.25
• Maltesers Milk Chocolate Party Share Bag 11 Pieces $2.50
• Mars Halloween Chocolate Party Share Bag 12 Pieces $2.50
• M&Ms Halloween Milk Chocolate Party Share Bag 11 Pieces $2.50
• Cadbury Dairy Milk Caramello Koala Sharepack 12 Pack $2.50
• Milky Way Halloween Chocolate Party Share Bag 15 Pieces $2.50
• Cadbury Crunch Sharepack 12 Pack $2.50
• Cadbury Flake Sharepack 12 Pack $2.50
• Half Price Freddo Frog 12 Pack $2.50
• Cadbury Twirl Sharepack 12 Pack $2.50
• Cadbury Fry’s Turkish Delight Sharepack 12 Pack $2.50
• Cadbury Cherry Ripe Sharepack 12 Pack $2.50
• Kinder Chocolate Sharepack 16 Pack $2.75
• Mars Chocolate Party Share Bag 20 Pieces $5

For more ways to tackle higher prices during the cost of living crisis, check out our Cost Of Living hub.