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How much more expensive is grocery shopping with Instacart? Here's how

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Instacart prices are not automatically the same as those in the store.

Kroger , a multi-state chain grocer, does set prices in the app that may differ from those in-store.

Walmart, a smaller chain local to New York where I'm located, offers in store prices.

Instacart was between 30% and 50% more expensive than in-store shopping, with variable pricing making a big difference in the outcome.

The service fee is a 5% service fee, with a minimum fee of $ 2.99 for delivery.

The app appears to calculate amounts that are equivalent to 2.5% , 5% , 10% and 15% of the order total.

For $ 10 per month or $ 99 per year, Instaccart+ members get free delivery on orders over $35 .