18. Bread

Basic kitchen necessities, like bread, were also found to be more expensive at Whole Foods compared to rival grocery stores Trader Joe’s and Costco. Despite having high-quality brands, the establishments mentioned have better prices than Whole Foods, making them preferable for consumers who want to get more for their money.

On the average, bread prices at Whole Foods were found to be almost 60% more expensive than those of regular stores. So if your grocery list contains mostly basic kitchen staples, it would be better to skip Whole Foods and instead go to your local grocery chain.