Cheapest per unit: spices, pantry and household staples

For things where the brand matters less than the price per ounce or per item, we check every matching Amazon listing and rank them by unit price. 280 items, refreshed several times a day; last check 2026-10-24 22:54:59 UTC.

Spices & herbs

ItemCheapestListings
Ground cumin$0.42/oz13
Cumin seed$0.37/oz18
Smoked paprika$0.37/oz14
Sweet paprika$0.85/oz13
Hot Hungarian paprika$1.14/oz9
Ground cinnamon$0.32/oz17
Cinnamon sticks$0.55/oz18
Ground black pepper$0.54/oz17
Black peppercorns$0.50/oz14
Garlic powder$0.19/oz14
Granulated garlic$0.22/oz7
Onion powder$0.34/oz10
Turmeric powder$0.35/oz13
Ground ginger$0.83/oz6
Chili powder$0.34/oz12
Cayenne pepper$0.31/oz12
Crushed red pepper$0.29/oz15
Dried oregano$1.31/oz11
Mexican oregano$0.71/oz12
Dried basil$0.77/oz13
Dried thyme$0.55/oz14
Dried rosemary$1.11/oz12
Bay leaves$1.80/oz15
Ground nutmeg$0.79/oz17
Whole nutmeg$0.99/oz11
Ground cloves$0.72/oz13
Ground coriander$0.49/oz7
Coriander seed$0.35/oz15
Ground cardamom$2.18/oz17

Pantry

ItemCheapestListings
Kosher salt$0.09/oz13
Fine sea salt$0.15/oz15
Flaky sea salt$0.50/oz19
Pink Himalayan salt$0.14/oz18
MSG$0.27/oz14
Nutritional yeast$0.83/oz17
Pure vanilla extract$0.63/fl oz12
Honey$0.31/oz18
Maple syrup$0.50/fl oz15
Peanut butter powder$0.30/oz15
Jasmine rice$0.09/oz11
Basmati rice$0.08/oz19
Rice paper wrappers$2.97/sheet11
Rolled oats$0.12/oz17
Almond milk, shelf-stable$0.06/fl oz12
Whey protein powder$0.95/oz13
Spaghetti$0.06/oz13

Oils & vinegar

ItemCheapestListings
Extra virgin olive oil$0.25/fl oz16
Avocado oil$0.31/fl oz18
Toasted sesame oil$0.44/fl oz16
Rice vinegar$0.39/fl oz4
Apple cider vinegar$0.13/fl oz10
Balsamic vinegar$0.43/fl oz15
Canola oil$0.09/fl oz14
Coconut oil$0.37/fl oz10
Ghee$0.59/oz20
Distilled white vinegar$0.08/fl oz8
Red wine vinegar$0.12/fl oz17
Olive oil cooking spray$0.50/oz8

Sauces

ItemCheapestListings
Soy sauce$0.20/fl oz14
Fish sauce$0.22/fl oz18
Sriracha$0.22/fl oz5
Chili garlic sauce$0.21/oz6
Gochujang$0.30/oz19
White miso$0.30/oz18
Ketchup$0.06/oz17
Mayonnaise$0.09/fl oz15
Dijon mustard$0.16/oz17
Hot sauce$0.29/fl oz9
Worcestershire sauce$0.30/fl oz14
Oyster sauce$0.24/fl oz9
Hoisin sauce$0.36/fl oz7
Mirin$0.31/fl oz18
Ranch dressing$0.12/fl oz13
Salsa$0.11/oz16
Strawberry jam$0.36/oz6

Paper

ItemCheapestListings
Paper towels$0.91/roll12
Toilet paper$0.00/roll11
Facial tissues$0.01/tissue18
Paper napkins$0.01/napkin14
Paper plates$0.03/plate20
Plastic cups$0.05/cup14
Plastic cutlery$0.04/piece17
Paper straws$0.02/straw12
Aluminum foil pans$0.44/pan19
Cupcake liners$0.01/liner18
Toothpicks$0.00/toothpick10
Bamboo skewers$0.02/skewer19
Disposable coffee cups with lids$0.15/cup17

Bags & wraps

ItemCheapestListings
13-gallon kitchen trash bags$0.05/bag19
13-gallon recycling bags$0.10/bag9
30-gallon trash bags$0.16/bag16
4-gallon small trash bags$0.04/bag12
Gallon freezer bags$0.11/bag15
Quart storage bags$0.05/bag19
Sandwich bags$0.01/bag10
Vacuum sealer bags$0.08/bag13
Aluminum foil$9.04/sq ft8
Plastic wrap$6.25/sq ft4
Parchment paper$3.59/sq ft3
8-gallon trash bags$0.05/bag14
39-gallon lawn and leaf bags$0.17/bag18
42-gallon contractor bags$0.54/bag17
55-gallon trash bags$0.42/bag5
Compostable kitchen bags$0.13/bag13

Laundry & dish

ItemCheapestListings
Dishwasher pods$0.18/pod19
Dish soap$0.08/fl oz18
Laundry detergent pods$0.13/pod10
Liquid laundry detergent$0.07/fl oz16
Dryer sheets$0.03/sheet17
Fabric softener$0.08/fl oz20
OxiClean stain remover powder$0.13/oz17
Scent booster beads$0.60/oz19
Rinse aid$0.23/fl oz15
Dishwasher cleaner$0.71/tablet12
Washing machine cleaner$0.37/tablet9

Cleaning

ItemCheapestListings
Sponges$0.32/sponge17
Disinfecting wipes$0.04/wipe16
Bleach$0.05/fl oz17
Swiffer Sweeper dry refills$0.14/cloth7
Swiffer Duster refills$0.32/duster12
All-purpose cleaner$0.07/fl oz18
Glass cleaner$0.05/fl oz10
Magic Eraser sponges$0.23/eraser18
Toilet bowl cleaner$0.08/fl oz13
Disinfectant spray$0.31/oz14
Microfiber cleaning cloths$0.17/cloth18
Nitrile gloves$0.04/glove14
Shop towels$0.06/towel17
Air freshener refills$2.03/refill8
WD-40$0.49/oz15
Zip ties$0.02/tie11

Personal care & health

ItemCheapestListings
Hand soap refill$0.07/fl oz16
Deodorant$0.74/oz16
Body wash$0.18/fl oz19
Bar soap$0.66/bar10
Mouthwash$0.16/fl oz14
Cotton swabs$0.00/swab19
Cotton balls$0.01/ball16
Shaving cream$0.25/oz15
Contact lens solution$0.75/fl oz8
Manual toothbrushes$1.50/brush16
Hand sanitizer$0.18/fl oz19
Adhesive bandages$0.27/bandage7
Baby wipes$0.02/wipe20
Diapers size 4$0.21/diaper19
Multivitamin$0.06/tablet11
Melatonin$0.02/tablet11

Filters

ItemCheapestListings
Furnace filter 16x25x1$3.65/filter20
Furnace filter 20x25x1$4.41/filter20
Furnace filter 16x20x1$3.49/filter20
Furnace filter 20x20x1$5.25/filter20
Brita standard pitcher filters$2.83/filter8
Furnace filter 14x25x1$5.00/filter20
Furnace filter 20x30x1$5.00/filter20
Furnace filter 16x25x4$13.33/filter19

Light bulbs

ItemCheapestListings
LED A19 60W-equivalent bulbs$0.74/bulb20
LED BR30 flood bulbs$1.34/bulb20
LED candelabra E12 bulbs$1.43/bulb7
LED A21 100W-equivalent bulbs$2.17/bulb16
LED T8 4-foot tubes$4.16/tube11
LED GU10 bulbs$1.00/bulb16
LED PAR38 flood bulbs$3.25/bulb20
LED Edison filament bulbs$1.87/bulb20

Baking

ItemCheapestListings
All-purpose flour$0.08/oz12
Bread flour$0.10/oz12
Granulated sugar$0.10/oz9
Brown sugar$0.16/oz9
Powdered sugar$0.19/oz14
Baking soda$0.06/oz17
Baking powder$0.23/oz16
Cornstarch$0.11/oz18
Active dry yeast$0.37/oz18
Unsweetened cocoa powder$0.58/oz16
Semi-sweet chocolate chips$0.20/oz14
Pancake mix$0.09/oz10
Almond flour$0.31/oz18
Coconut flour$0.13/oz19
Cream of tartar$0.36/oz18
Stevia sweetener$0.31/oz12

Nuts & seeds

ItemCheapestListings
Raw almonds$0.38/oz17
Walnuts$0.31/oz20
Cashews$0.40/oz16
Pecans$0.45/oz14
Pistachios$0.42/oz18
Roasted peanuts$0.13/oz18
Chia seeds$0.28/oz9
Ground flaxseed$0.22/oz16
Hemp hearts$0.51/oz13
Raisins$0.16/oz20
Dried cranberries$0.16/oz13

Coffee & tea

ItemCheapestListings
Chamomile tea bags$0.09/bag18
Herbal peppermint tea bags$0.10/bag4
Cold brew coffee concentrate$0.17/fl oz16
Basket coffee filters$0.01/filter14
Whole bean coffee$0.46/oz20
Ground coffee$0.46/oz19
Espresso ground coffee$0.49/oz17
Decaf ground coffee$0.54/oz19
Instant coffee$1.00/oz16
K-Cup coffee pods$0.39/pod8
Nespresso Vertuo pods$1.08/pod14
Nespresso Original pods$0.57/capsule10
Green tea bags$0.07/bag16
Black tea bags$0.04/bag15
Matcha powder$8.00/oz11

Batteries

ItemCheapestListings
CR123A batteries$1.16/battery9
LR44 button cells$0.10/battery20
Hearing aid batteries size 312$0.24/battery18
18650 rechargeable cells$10.99/battery6
A23 12V batteries$0.50/battery18
AA alkaline batteries$0.15/battery20
AAA alkaline batteries$0.19/battery18
AA lithium batteries$1.39/battery12
AA rechargeable NiMH$0.78/battery19
C alkaline batteries$0.50/battery19
D alkaline batteries$0.89/battery18
9V alkaline batteries$0.87/battery17
CR2032 coin cells$0.25/battery16
CR2025 coin cells$0.25/battery17

Pets

ItemCheapestListings
Dry dog food$0.06/oz19
Dry cat food$0.06/oz18
Wet cat food$0.15/oz7
Cat treats$0.37/oz14
Bully sticks$2.16/stick14
Puppy training pads$0.13/pad17
Dog shampoo$0.27/fl oz10
Tropical fish flakes$1.00/oz16
Aquarium water conditioner$0.32/fl oz10
Wet dog food$0.09/oz10
Dog training treats$0.55/oz8
Timothy hay$0.13/oz18
Non-clumping cat litter$0.06/oz4
Milk-Bone Mini's dog treats$0.27/oz6
Dog dental chews, large$0.30/chew16
Pedigree Dentastix large$0.37/treat14

Office & shipping

ItemCheapestListings
Copy paper$0.01/sheet12
Ballpoint pens$0.11/pen16
Sharpie markers$0.49/marker11
Packing tape$1.09/roll17
Bubble mailers$0.14/mailer18
Poly mailers$0.08/mailer20
Shipping labels 4x6$0.01/label12
Sticky notes$0.30/pad17
Envelopes #10$0.04/envelope11
Index cards$0.01/card15
Wood pencils$0.25/pencil5
Dry erase markers$0.30/marker5
Printer paper cardstock$0.07/sheet13

Snacks

ItemCheapestListings
Pretzels$0.12/oz15
Tortilla chips$0.15/oz14
Microwave popcorn$0.33/bag9
Beef jerky$0.87/oz14
Trail mix$0.20/oz18
Dark chocolate bars$1.38/oz4
Rice cakes$3.50/cake10

Drinks

ItemCheapestListings
Coca-Cola cans$0.05/fl oz7
Diet Coke cans$0.03/fl oz11
Coke Zero cans$0.05/fl oz9
LaCroix sparkling water$0.04/fl oz18
Gatorade$0.04/fl oz11
Red Bull$0.17/fl oz18
Bottled water$0.01/fl oz15
Coconut water$0.10/fl oz19
Kombucha$0.23/fl oz8

Baby

ItemCheapestListings
Infant formula powder$1.09/oz20
Baby food pouches$1.78/pouch3
Diapers size 3$0.18/diaper19
Diapers size 5$0.25/diaper19
Training pants$0.38/pant15

Pool & garden

ItemCheapestListings
Pool shock$0.20/oz9
Pool chlorine tablets$0.19/oz13
All-purpose plant food$0.15/oz11
Grass seed$0.10/oz16
Ice melt$0.04/oz17
Water softener salt$0.02/oz13
Bird seed$0.06/oz13

Auto

ItemCheapestListings
Motor oil 5W-30$0.13/fl oz19
Motor oil 0W-20$0.19/fl oz20
Windshield washer fluid$0.06/fl oz14
Car wash soap$0.14/fl oz6

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