r/Frugal
6.9M members
r/Frugal is a subreddit with 6.9M members. The most common kinds of discussions are money talk and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses cheap, budget, price comparison, frugal, and food, and they frequently recommend/review grocery store, cell phone plan, and detergent.
Frugality is the mental approach we each take when considering our resource allocations. It includes time, money, convenience, and many other factors.
Popular Themes in r/Frugal
#1
Money Talk
: "Frugal Halloween tip: You can get a 4lb bag of saltwater taffy for about $10"
12 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Family of 6, PG&E bill over $500 not sure what to do"
5 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "These weekly groceries were €65,- (73 usd) in the Netherlands. Thoughts?"
3 posts
Popular Topics in r/Frugal
#1
Cheap
: "Is baking your own bread actually Cheaper once you count the oven running for 45 minutes?"
9 posts
#2
Budget
5 posts
#3
Price Comparison
4 posts
#4
Frugal
4 posts
#5
Food
: "Grocery Challenge and My Remaining Food Inventory"
4 posts
#6
Grocery Deals
3 posts
#7
Money Tracking
3 posts
#8
Low Price
3 posts
#9
Saving Money
: "Family of five trying to save money without making life even harder — what actually works for you?"
3 posts
#10
Bill
: "PSA: I lowered my water Bill by $35/month ($420/yr) by downsizing from a 1" to a 3/4" meter."
3 posts
Products Discussed in r/Frugal
Grocery Store
87 reviews
#1
Aldi
4.4★ from 27 reviews
#2
WinCo
4.6★ from 12 reviews
#3
Trader Joe's
4.0★ from 5 reviews
Cell Phone Plan
86 reviews
#1
Mint Mobile
4.3★ from 13 reviews
#2
Visible
4.2★ from 9 reviews
#3
Straight Talk
4.0★ from 7 reviews
Detergent
70 reviews
#1
Tide
4.6★ from 17 reviews
#2
All
4.1★ from 11 reviews
#3
Arm & Hammer
4.3★ from 9 reviews
Flair Used in r/Frugal
#1
🍎 Food
: "Might have been a little overkill but I do really enjoy eating beans"
22 posts
#2
🏠 Home & Apartment
: "Bring tapestries back: the original insulation"
8 posts
#3
💰 Finance & Bills
: "What products are at an all time low to buy right now?"
8 posts
#4
🐱 Pets
: "Wanted to weigh in on the pet insurance discussion as a general practitioner in the US (dogs, cats, exotics)"
4 posts
#5
👚Clothing & Shoes
: "I wish I’d bought a heated vest three winters ago"
3 posts
#6
✈️ Travel & Events
: "My wife and I just had our "second" anniversary dinner and look forward to several more in the coming weeks."
3 posts
#7
💻 Electronics
: "Added up what my cloud cameras actually cost me over five years and I'm done"
3 posts
#8
🚿 Personal Care
: "Are barber/cosmetology schools worth it for cheap haircuts?"
3 posts
#9
📱 Phone & Internet
: "Call your internet provider to get your bill reduced!"
2 posts
#10
👟Fitness
: "Cheap sources of calories beyond the usual"
2 posts
Member Growth in r/Frugal
Yearly
+259k members(3.9%)
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Last updated: October 30, 2026