13 Best Items To Buy at Dollar General for Less Than $5
You’re missing out if you don’t shop at Dollar General. A surprising amount of brand names can be found at the discount retailer and at much cheaper prices than what you’d pay elsewhere. Plus, Dollar General’s private brands like Clover Valley and Sweet Smiles offer plenty of affordable dupes to popular brands. (You’ll wonder why you ever paid more!)
From health and wellness essentials to snacks for all ages, we dug through the Dollar General website to find the very best deals for $5 or less for your budget. Whether you’re a newcomer or a seasoned DG enthusiast, here’s what you should add to your cart.
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DG Health Grape Electrolyte Solution
Price: $4.75
DG Health’s electrolyte solution is a cheaper alternative to buying Pedialyte at a supermarket. This grape-flavored hydration drink helps replace electrolytes and prevent dehydration in kids and adults alike.
Scotch-Brite Heavy Duty Scour Pads
Price: $4.50
A four-count package of Scotch-Brite heavy duty scouring pads typically costs a little more with fewer pads included at big-box retailers. Per pad, shoppers only pay about $1.13.
DG Health Night Time Sleep Aid
Price: $4.50
Most Vicks brand liquid sleep aids cost double (or more) the price of DG Health’s night time sleep aid.
You can rest easy knowing this dupe is safe for consumption (with comparable active ingredients to ZzzQuil) and doesn’t put a dent in your budget.
Deodorant
Price: $4
If you’re tired of paying more than $7 for women’s deodorant, give your wallet a much-deserved break at Dollar General.
Shoppers can pick up Degree Women UltraClear deodorant for a few dollars less than what you’d pay at a drugstore.
Blistex Medicated Lip Balms
Price: $3.25
We found the same three-count pack of Blistex medicated lip balms at CVS for $4.99. Soothe your lips and get a much better value at Dollar General.
iMagine Crayons
Price: $2.50
The next time you’re shopping for school supplies, swing by Dollar General for a 64-count box of iMagine Crayons. The Crayola brand costs a few dollars more at big-box stores like Target.
Clover Valley Classic Original Potato Crisps
Price: $1.75
Stock up on Clover Valley classic original potato crisps ahead of spring break or any spring parties you may be hosting this season.
This crunchy snack is a head-to-toe Pringles dupe (including its resealable lid!) priced much lower to help you save money.
Gerber Stage 1 Sweet Potato Puree Baby Food
Price: $1.50
PSA to new parents: Take advantage of the low prices on Gerber Stage 1 puree baby food and stock up today. Dollar General also carries a wide variety of flavors in-store, like sweet potato, banana, apple and more.
Large Birthday-Themed Gift Bag
Price: $1
Need a large birthday-themed gift bag? It’s a little cheaper to shop for this gift bag size at Dollar General than it would be at competing discount retailers like Dollar Tree and Five Below.
Rexall Advanced Antibacterial Fabric Bandages
Price: $1
Build, or replenish, a first aid kit on a budget with Rexall’s fabric bandages. Inside every box are 30 bandages in assorted sizes for the unbeatable price of $1.
Studio Selection Cotton Swabs
Price: $1
Dollar Tree and Dollar General both carry 225-count packages of cotton swabs, but DG’s are 25 cents cheaper.
Studio Selection Elastic Hair Ties
Price: $1
Most 10-count packages of elastic hair ties can cost as much as $5 from brands like Goody. Pocket the extra savings and shop the Studio Selection brand instead without compromising tie quality or quantity.
Sweet Smiles Tropical Chewy Burst Candy
Price: $1
Sweet Smiles’ tropical chewy burst candy is a Starburst dupe for less and with more fun flavors inside every bag. Cherry kiwi and piña colada?! Yes, please!
Editor’s note: Prices and availability are accurate as of March 9, 2026, and are subject to change.
This article was provided by MoneyLion.com for informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial, legal or tax advice.
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