300 Cool Things That Cost $1.00 or Less

Back in 1969, there were plenty of cool things to buy that cost $1.00 or less. For example, you could buy a gallon of gasoline for $0.32, a loaf of bread for $0.23, a dozen eggs for $0.62, a jar of baby food for $0.09, a pound of chicken fryers for $0.27, five pounds of sugar for $0.54, and 10 oranges for $0.99. But that’s not all: The former Loblaw grocery store chain in Erie, PA would sometimes feature a loaf of white bread for $0.10, packages of hot dog and hamburger buns for a dime each, and a pound of ground beef for $0.49.

Nearly 50 years later, there are still many things that you can buy for a buck or under. How about a loaf of whole wheat bread at Aldi for $0.99, a butter spreader at Amazon for $0.99, or greeting cards at the dollar store for $1.00 each. Furthermore, did you know that there are thousands of products priced at $1.00 or less at retailers like 99 Cents Only Stores, Aldi, Amazon, Dollar Tree, eBay, Etsy, Hollar, Jet.com, Giant Eagle, Kroger, Rakuten, Safeway, Target, and Walmart?

Here is a list of 300 cool things to buy at Aldi, the dollar store, or on Amazon that cost $1.00 or less. These are products for your apartment, room, and car as well as cool things for kids, teens, and dogs. They will help you to solve problems and live better for less without a penny of regret.

Author’s note: Prices and merchandise at Aldi, Amazon, and the dollar store are subject to change at any time.

What you'll find in this article:

• 64 grocery items at Aldi priced at $1.00 or less

• 100 cool things at Amazon that cost $1 or less

• 136 Dollar Store bargains you can't afford to miss (plus a list of things you should never buy at the Dollar Store)

If you have an Aldi store near you, don’t waste another minute and start saving up to 70% on many of the groceries that you would normally buy at a traditional supermarket or even at Walmart. Aldi currently operates nearly 2,000 stores in 35 states, including California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and the District of Columbia.

I found over 200 grocery items at Aldi that are priced at $1.00 or less. Here are some examples by category:

Beverages

1. Belle Vie Berry Flavored Sparkling Water (33.8 fluid ounces) - 59 cents

2. Belle Vie Black Cherry Flavored Sparkling Water (33.8 fluid ounces) - 59 cents

3. Belle Vie Grapefruit Flavored Sparkling Water (33.8 fluid ounces) - 59 cents

4. Belle Vie Lemon Lime Flavored Sparkling Water (33.8 fluid ounces) - 59 cents

5. Belle Vie Orange Flavored Sparkling Water (33.8 fluid ounces) - 59 cents

6. Belle Vie Pomegranate Flavored Sparkling Water (33.8 fluid ounces) - 59 cents

7. Belle Vie Raspberry Lime Flavored Sparkling Water (33.8 fluid ounces) - 59 cents

8. Diet Coke (2 liter bottle) - 99 cents

9. Gatorade Cherry (32 ounces) - $1.00

10. Gatorade Frost (32 ounces) - $1.00

11. Gatorade Lemon Lime (32 ounces) - $1.00

12. Gatorade Orange (32 ounces) - $1.00

13. Pur Aqua Water (1 gallon) - 79 cents

14. Regular Coke (2 liter bottle) - 99 cents

15. Summit Cola (2 liter bottle) - 75 cents

Bread & Bakery

1. L’Oven Brown & Serve Rolls (12 count) - 99 cents

2. L’Oven English Muffins (6 count) - 99 cents

3. L’Oven Fresh White Bread (20 ounces) - 89 cents

4. L’Oven Fresh Whole Wheat Bread (20 ounces) - 89 cents

5. L’Oven Hamburger Buns (8 count) - 83 cents

6. L’Oven Hot Dog Buns (8 count) - 83 cents

Condiments & Baking

1. Baker’s Corner Baking Powder - 99 cents

2. Baker’s Corner Baking Soda - 49 cents

3. Baker’s Corner Brown Sugar (9.7 ounces) - 99 cents

4. Baker’s Corner Devil’s Food Cake Mix - 89 cents

5. Baker’s Corner Evaporated Milk (12 ounces) - 59 cents

6. Baker’s Corner Fudge Brownie Mix (18.3 ounces) - 85 cents

7. Baker’s Corner Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix (3 ounce regular) - 49 cents

8. Baker’s Corner Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix (3 ounce regular) - 49 cents

9. Baker’s Corner Orange Flavored Gelatin (three-ounce package) - 35 cents

10. Baker’s Corner Powdered Sugar (9.7 ounces) - 99 cents

11. Baker’s Corner Regular Marshmallows - 89 cents

12. Baker’s Corner Strawberry Flavored Gelatin (3 ounce package) - 35 cents

13. Baker’s Corner White Cake Mix - 89 cents

14. Burman’s Chili Sauce (12 ounces) - 95 cents

15. Burman’s Cocktail Sauce (12 ounces) - 95 cents

16. Burman’s Dijon Mustard (12 ounces) - 99 cents

17. Burman’s Hot Sauce (12 ounces) - 85 cents

18. Burman’s Original BBQ Sauce (18 ounces) - 99 cents

19. Burman’s Spicy Brown Mustard (12 ounces) - 99 cents

20. Burman’s Yellow Mustard - 65 cents

21. Carlini Cooking Spray (5 ounces) - 99 cents

22. Daily Basics Tomato Catsup (24 ounces) - 89 cents

23. Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix - 47 cents

24. Stonemill Iodized Salt (26 ounces) - 49 cents

25. Tuscan Garden Distilled White Vinegar (32 fluid ounces) - 79 cents

International Food Items

1. Casa Mamita Diced Tomatoes with Green Chiles (16 ounces) - 79 cents
2. Casa Mamita Enchilada Sauce - 89 cents
3. Casa Mamita Fat Free Refried Beans (16 ounces) - 79 cents
4. Casa Mamita Taco Mix Low Sodium (10 ounce) - 35 cents
5. Casa Mamita Taco Mix Regular (10 ounce) - 35 cents
6. Casa Mamita Taco Shells (12 count) - 89 cents
7. Casa Mamita Traditional Refried Beans (16 ounces) - 79 cents
8. Pueblo Lindo Flour Tortillas (10 count) - 99 cents

Snacks

1. Baker’s Treat Apple Fruit Pie (4 ounces) - 49 cents

2. Baker’s Treat Cherry Fruit Pie (4 ounces) - 49 cents

3. Benton’s Assorted Cookies Chocolate Chip (12 ounces) - 95 cents

4. Benton’s Assorted Cookies Iced Oatmeal (12 ounces) - 95 cents

5. Benton’s Assorted Cookies Oatmeal (12 ounces) - 95 cents

6. Choceur Solid Milk Chocolate Bar (3.17 ounces) - 99 cents

7. Clancey’s Cheese Puffs (8.5 ounces) - 99 cents

8. Clancey’s Corn Chips (9.25 ounces) - 99 cents

9. Daily Basics Saltine Crackers (16 ounces) - 85 cents

10. Savoritz Oyster Crackers (10 ounces) - 79 cents

In addition to big-ticket items like gems, smartphones, and fridges, there are also hundreds of products at Amazon that are priced at $1.00 or less. Courtesy of GoodHousekeeping.com, you can purchase a sink organizer for $0.19, a garlic slicer for $0.99, drawer caddies for $0.49, a jewelry organizer for $0.99, a cactus coin purse for $0.48, macaroon storage boxes for $0.32, a makeup brush set for $0.89, a handbag organizer for $0.98, a bag dispenser for $0.85, and a butter spreader for $0.99.

Here are 90 more examples of what you can buy at Amazon for $1.00 or less. Please note that shipping costs are not reflected in the prices.

100 Cool Things at Amazon That Cost $1.00 or Less

1. 0-24 Months Child Jingle Toy
2. 1992 Topps Manny Ramirez RC
3. 3D Butterfly Wall Stickers & Magnetic Decals
4. 4 Mini Animal Erasers Zip Pack, set of two
5. Air Wick Holiday Freshmatic Automatic Spray - pumpkin spice, 6.17 ounces
6. Air Wick Scented Oil Air Freshener Warmer - two count
7. Alcohol Prep Pads
8. Annie’s Naturals Organic Smoky Maple BBQ Sauce - 12 fluid ounces
9. BIC Round Stic Xtra Life Ball Pen, 10-count
10. Back Scratcher
11. Beantown Tea & Spices Gourmet Loose Leaf Tea Sampler
12. Black Cowboy Hat Body Light
13. Blue Cellophane Basket Bags
14. Brew Rite Basket Style Coffee Filter - 100 count
15. Brut Revolution Shave Foam
16. Cal Ripken Jr. Baseball (Super NES)
17. Chef Craft Round Citrus Peelers, set of four
18. Classico Olive Puttanesca Riserva Sauce - 24 ounces
19. Command Wire Hooks - small, white, three hooks
20. Cottonelle Clean Care Double Roll Bath Tissue - four count
21. Cottontale Collection 3″ Wind-Up Toy Duck / Duckling
22. Crayola White Chalk - 12 pack
23. Creative DIY Sandwich Maker Bread Mold Mould Cutter
24. Crystal Light Lemonade On The Go - 0.14 ounces, pack of 10
25. Cute Cat Children’s Room Bedroom Wall Switch Sticker Wall
26. Darice 1115-06 Poly Re-Closable Bags, 1.5×1.5-Inch, 100 pieces
27. Deego iPhone 6 Case
28. Elegant Adjustable Bowtie Collar Necklace for Dogs
29. FIJI Natural Artesian Water - 500ml bottle, pack of six
30. Fiskars Kids Classic Pointed Tip Scissors - five-inch, assorted colors
31. Flameless Faux Tealight Candles
32. Foil Star Labels, pack of 440
33. Frost Scraper
34. Fruit Of The Earth 100% Aloe Vera, 2 ounce gel
35. GeckoTech 282311 Removable & Reusable Hooks with Microsuction Technology, 1/2-Pound, four-pack
36. Gefen Chocolate Cake Mix and Frosting - 17 ounces
37. Hallmark Signature Father’s Day Greeting Card for Husband or Significant Other
38. High Quality Kitchen Cooking Tool
39. Instant Krazy Glue (0.18 ounces)
40. Integra Aluminum Pocket Sharpener, Steel, Silver (ITA42852)
41. Kashi Honey Nut Baklava Golean Bar - 7.95 ounces
42. Kellogg’s Fruit Snacks - 22 count
43. Lady Speed Stick Antiperspirant & Deodorant, Invisible Dry, Powder Fresh, 1.4 ounces
44. Leather Elastic Hair Band
45. Lucky Four Leaf Clover Shape Tag Accessory for Collars for Pets
46. Lysol Multi-Purpose Cleaner with Hydrogen Peroxide - citrus sparkle zest, 22 ounces, two pack
47. M&M'S Peanut Chocolate Candy, 3.1-ounce box
48. Makeup Blender Cosmetic Sponge Puff
49. McCormick Less Sodium Brown Gravy Mix, 0.87 ounces
50. Men’s & Women’s Bracelet (Energy Stone)
51. Men’s 8mm Stainless Steel Stud Resin Earrings
52. Men’s Genuine Leather Bracelet
53. Metro Fleece Ear Warmers
54. Mommy's Helper Outlet Plugs, 12-pack
55. Moon Star Noctilucent Wall Sticker Kid Decal
56. My Lil Pony Cake Spoon
57. My Zombie Ate Your Honor Student Decal
58. Outdoor Survival Emergency Whistle
59. Pokemon Cards
60. Professional Cosmetic Makeup Brush Set (eight pieces)
61. Purple Fedora Hat
62. Rit Liquid Dye - pearl gray, eight ounces
63. Rubie’s Costume Child’s Bunny Costume Accessory Kit
64. Ruff Rider Doggie Bandana
65. Self-Stick Numbers - 2" black & gold
66. Silver Firm & Durable Alloy Key Chain with Whistle
67. Sleeping Eye-Shade for Travellers
68. Softsoap Antibacterial Liquid Hand Soap - 7.5-ounce pump
69. Solid Silver Plated Chain Necklace Hollow Heart Pendant
70. Stainless Steel Hip Flask (six ounces)
71. Stainless Steel Resin Stud Earrings
72. Star Wars Attack of the Clones Obi-wan Kenobi
73. TY Beanie Buddy Ears-Bunny
74. The Little Dinosaurs Stained Glass Coloring Book
75. This Is How I Roll Hat
76. Triangle Compass with Keychain
77. Triangle Necklace Statement Simple
78. Tube of Vampire Blood
79. Tulsi Tea Sweet Rose - 18 bags (1.01 ounces)
80. Ty Beanie Baby Hippity-Bunny
81. Ultra Pro 2 Piece 10 Count Clear Card Storage Box
82. Walk with Jesus: A Journey to the Cross and Beyond (Kindle Book)
83. Waterproof Funny 3D Peep Frog Auto Car Truck Window Door Decal Stickers
84. Westcott Classic Kids Scissors, Blunt Tip - five inches, neon pink (15967)
85. Wet 'n wild Small Concealer Brush - one piece
86. YOLO Blue Wristbands
87. Yankee Candle Car Jar Hanging Odor Neutralizing Air Freshener, Coconut Bay Scent
88. Yankee Candle, Floral Scent
89. iPhone 4, 4s Mirror and HD Screen Protector
90. iPhone 6 Case, iPhone 6s Case Flip Folio Wallet Bumper Case

Here are the four leading dollar store chains in the USA:

1. 99-Cent Only Stores operates over 394 stores in California, Texas, Arizona, and Nevada.

2. Dollar General operates nearly 14,000 stores in 44 states.

3. Dollar Tree operates over 13,500 stores throughout the 48 contiguous states and Canada.

4. Family Dollar operates over 7,000 stores in 48 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.

Please note that Dollar Tree and 99 Cents Stores are “true” dollar stores because everything is priced at $1.00 or less with no exceptions. However, Dollar General and Family Dollar are not “true” dollar stores because most of the merchandise is priced higher than $1.00.

In addition to the brick-and-mortar dollar store chains, there are a number of online dollar stores that often have incredible deals. However, like Dollar General and Family Dollar, these stores aren’t “true” dollar stores since much of the merchandise is priced above $1.00. Here is the list: 5 Dollar Fashions, Axcesso Spot, Bargain Bunch, Dollar 1, Dollar Fanatic, Dollar Shave Club, Dollar Store, DollarItem.com, Five Below, H&J Closeout, Miss A, One Dollar Store, and Rosegal.

You can purchase any of the items listed below for $1.00 or less at both Dollar Tree and 99 Cents Only Stores.

136 Dollar Store Bargains That You Can't Afford to Miss

1. Acrylic gemstones
2. Aluminum foil sheets
3. Apple-scented candles
4. Artificial flowers
5. Asian hand fan
6. Baby oil
7. Baby powder
8. Bags of colored sand
9. Baking soda
10. Ball mason jars
11. Balloons
12. Bath fragrances
13. Beef and chicken broth
14. Beer glasses
15. Bingo markers
16. Bleach
17. Body lotion
18. Book lights
19. Brown paper lunch bags
20. Bubble bath
21. Butterfly garden stakes
22. Butterfly wall stickers
23. Buttons
24. Cake decoration tips
25. Calculators
26. Canned fruits and vegetables
27. Canned soups
28. Clay pots
29. Clothes pins
30. Coffee filters
31. Coloring and puzzle books
32. Construction paper
33. Cookie cutters
34. Cookies, vanilla wafers, etc.
35. Cooking spray
36. Corn starch
37. Cotton balls
38. Cotton swabs
39. Craft foam sheets
40. Craft sticks
41. Decorative gift bags and baskets
42. Decorative tape
43. Dental floss
44. Die cut letters
45. Double-sided tape
46. Dried beans
47. Drinking glasses and mugs
48. Fabric flowers
49. Fabric paint
50. Fake snow
51. Feathers
52. Floral filler craft supply
53. Fly swatters
54. Gardening gloves
55. Glass flower vases
56. Glitter
57. Glitter glue
58. Glue sticks
59. Granulated and light brown sugar
60. Greeting cards
61. Hand sanitizer
62. Handy wipes
63. Hardcover and paperback books
64. Heart-shaped stickers
65. Highlighters
66. Holiday decorations (However, you should never buy holiday light strings or metallic Christmas garlands at the dollar store.)
67. Holographic sheets
68. Hula hoops
69. Hydrogen peroxide
70. Ice cube trays
71. Jumbo street chalk
72. Kitchen dish cloths
73. Kites
74. Large bowls for chips, snacks, etc.
75. Led lights
76. Lemon juice
77. Letter banners
78. Letter cutouts
79. Letter wall art
80. Locking plastic baggies
81. Mailing labels
82. Masking tape
83. Medicated powder
84. Metallic embellishments
85. Natural raffia
86. Neon paper starbursts
87. Packing tape
88. Paint brushes for craft projects
89. Painters drop cloths
90. Paper clips
91. Paper gift bags
92. Parchment paper
93. Party supplies
94. Patterned poster board
95. Pens and paper
96. Petroleum jelly
97. Picnic supplies (packages of napkins with American flags, paper plates, plastic utensils, etc.)
98. Plain craft sticks
99. Plain white socks
100. Plastic utensils
101. Popsicle sticks
102. Poster board
103. Potting soil
104. Power clips
105. Push pins
106. Rose petals
107. Rubbing alcohol
108. Ruled index cards
109. Scotch tape
110. Scouring pads
111. Security envelopes
112. Shampoo and conditioner
113. Shaving cream
114. Silk flowers
115. Small flashlights
116. Small picture frames
117. Soda
118. Spices and seasonings
119. Sponges
120. Spray bottles
121. Spring water
122. Star-shaped glass
123. String
124. Thrifty glassware
125. Tissue paper craft kits
126. Toothbrushes and toothpaste
127. Velcro
128. Vinyl gloves
129. Vinyl letters
130. Watercolors
131. Wax candles
132. Wax paper
133. Waxed basket liners
134. Wooden clothespins
135. Wrapping paper
136. Yarn

1. Batteries

2. Canola oil, olive oil, coconut oil, etc.

3. Earbuds and headphones

4. Electrical cords

5. HDMI cables

6. Holiday light strings and Christmas garlands

7. Jewelry

8. Kitchen utensils

9. Magnifying glasses

10. Makeup, mascara, lipstick, etc.

11. Oven mitts

12. Over-the-counter medications such as cold remedies

13. Pet foods and treats

14. Plastic food containers

15. Plastic trash bags

16. Reading glasses

17. Tools

18. USB chargers

19. Vitamins and nutritional supplements

20. Windshield washer fluid