Verified basket note: These planning estimates use the current catalogue week ALDI five-item basket for 2 Sept 2026–8 Sept 2026. They are not guaranteed checkout totals. New weeks are shown only after all four stores have comparable evidence.
Quick answer
$95.18 estimated for the seven-dinner basket for a family of four. Data generated: 4 Sept 2026.
Can a family of four eat well for around $100 a week? For this dated seven-dinner plan, yes: the meals below total less than $100 using the latest verified ALDI basket prices.
The estimate covers the listed dinner ingredients. Pantry staples, breakfasts, lunches and snacks are not included, and local shelf prices may vary.
Seven family dinners for $95–$100
| Day | Dinner | Est. cost |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | Chicken and potato tray bake | $18.49 |
| Tue | Cheesy pasta bake | $7.38 |
| Wed | Chicken pasta soup | $12.88 |
| Thu | Potato and cheese bake | $12.99 |
| Fri | Chicken toasties | $22.17 |
| Sat | Pasta with potato and cheese | $13.88 |
| Sun | Pasta and potato bake | $7.39 |
| $95.18 estimated for the seven-dinner basket | ||
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Can a family of four make seven dinners for under $100?
For the dated plan shown here, yes. Its seven listed dinners calculate to less than $100 using the verified ALDI prices displayed on this page. Pantry staples, breakfasts, lunches and snacks are not included.
How is the $100 plan calculated?
Each dinner is priced from the listed ingredients using the dated ALDI basket. The displayed weekly total is the sum of all seven dinner estimates, not a manually entered claim.
Does it use Coles, Woolworths, ALDI and IGA?
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