We Tried Bulk Buying at Makro to Save Money… It Backfired 😭

Is bulk buying actually the best way to save money in South Africa? 🇿🇦 We’ve all heard that buying in bulk is the "gold standard" for saving on groceries, but is it always true? Today, I’m putting our this strategy to the test. I’m taking you along for our full haul and then sitting down as a Finance Controller to do the real math. The results were not what I expected. 😭 In this video, we’re looking past the "bulk" price tag to whether this strategy actually fits into a sustainable monthly budget. What we’re investigating today: ✅ The Bulk Haul: A full breakdown of pantry staples, meat, and household items. ✅ The Math Check: Comparing bulk prices vs. our regular monthly spending. ✅ The "Backfire": Why our total was higher than planned and how to avoid that trap. ✅ The Recovery Plan: How the "Shop Your House" strategy can save your budget when you overspend. If you’ve ever felt like your "money-saving" trips are actually making your bank account cry, this one is for you. Let’s get into the numbers! 📈 📊 FREE BUDGET TEMPLATE Download the exact template I use to track our family finances here: https://budget-with-thandie.myshopify... 🕒 TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Is bulk buying really saving us money? 1:00 The Haul: Pantry & Condiment comparison 3:22 Meat & Produce: Bulk vs. Regular 4:58 Household Essentials breakdown 6:16 The Reality Check: Adding it all up 8:04 My Verdict: When bulk buying works (and when it doesn't) 9:17 The "Shop Your House" Strategy 11:03 Closing Thoughts 💬 LET’S TALK IN THE COMMENTS Budgeting moms am I even doing bulk buying the correct way! 👇 SUBSCRIBE to Budget with Thandie where we aim to live the life we want at any income level #BudgetWithThandie #MakroSouthAfrica #GroceryBudget #SmartShopping #SouthAfricaFinance #BulkBuyingAnalysis