Buying groceries online helps Aussies save money, says ING
New research from online bank ING has found that Aussies can save money by buying their groceries online.
A survey of 1,044 Australians commissioned by the bank and conducted by YouGov in January has found that Aussies are saving an average of $1,360 annually by ordering online groceries.
As well as saving money, which is why 33% of Aussies are favouring online stores, shoppers say they are leaving behind in-store shopping to save time (62%), avoid crowds (58%), and to limit impulse purchases (31%).
ING’s research also found that the growth of online grocery shopping can be attributed to the pandemic as many people wanted to avoid busy shops. 78% of Aussies surveyed said they ordered online more than before that more restrictive time.
“This research shows that Australians are not always paying for convenience, and they could actually be saving as a result of using it,” said ING’s head of digital, Amy Cunningham. “Small changes to how you shop could really save you a lot of money and time.”
Saving and looking for deals
In the past year, Aussies have looked for ways to save money and be frugal by shopping around and searching for the best deals. This also included signing up to meal kit subscriptions with the goal of saving money and time. The survey found that on average people using meal kits save about $1,503 a year.
With the cost of living rising, it’s pretty clear that Aussies are looking for every little way to save their cash. And having an extra $1,000 in pockets is a massive plus.
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