Verified basket note: These planning estimates use the current catalogue week Coles 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.
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$114.10 estimated for the seven-dinner basket for a family of four. Data generated: 4 Sept 2026.
A catalogue is more useful when it answers the dinner question. This Coles specials meal plan turns advertised specials into seven family dinners instead of leaving you to compare pages and prices yourself.
Use the sample as inspiration, or let MealPantry compare Coles with Woolworths, ALDI and IGA for your exact basket.
Meals built from the latest verified Coles specials
| Day | Dinner | Coles special used | Est. cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | Coles chicken and potato tray bake | Chicken breast fillets | $18.50 |
| Tue | Coles pasta and cheese bake | Pasta | $8.60 |
| Wed | Coles chicken pasta bowl | Chicken breast fillets | $11.90 |
| Thu | Coles cheesy potatoes | Potatoes | $15.20 |
| Fri | Coles chicken toasties | Bread loaf | $22.00 |
| Sat | Coles potato and pasta bake | Cheese | $16.10 |
| Sun | Coles chicken roast plate | Potatoes | $21.80 |
| $114.10 estimated for the seven-dinner basket | |||
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Turn my Coles finds into dinnersFrequently asked questions
Where do the Coles specials come from?
The sample is based on advertised Coles catalogue specials for the latest verified catalogue period. Prices vary by store, state and availability.
Does MealPantry only use Coles?
No. It looks across Coles, Woolworths, ALDI and IGA so you can plan around the best value each week.
Is MealPantry affiliated with Coles?
No. MealPantry is an independent Australian app. Coles is mentioned only to describe the advertised specials used in the example.
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Turn this plan into your shopping list.
Set your budget, household size and favourite cuisines. MealPantry builds affordable dinners around current Australian supermarket specials.
Scan to download
MealPantry for iPhone