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Comparing prices

Practise comparing prices so you always know if you are getting a fair deal.

In this lesson

Comparing prices is part of Spending Wisely. This preview shows how money-basics connects to everyday family decisions such as earning, saving, spending choices, goals, approvals, or parent-guided money conversations inside Progress Penguin.

Think about this money choice

Imagine this situation: Shop A sells a notebook for 500 in local currency. Shop B sells the same notebook for 350 in local currency.

How it works

Comparing prices means you never overpay for the same thing. Small savings add up over time.

Try a real-life example

Real-life money moment: You compare three shops: Konga (1200 in local currency), a local store (900 in local currency), and a market stall (700 in local currency) for the same pen. The stall has no receipt.

Activity preview

Match the money ideas

Use what you learned to complete this short challenge.

Practice funding your spending account

Open Requests and make a deposit request so you can see how money gets added before spending. Parent approval can happen later.

Quiz preview

Shop A sells a notebook for 500 in local currency, Shop B for 300 in local currency. Smart choice?

Shop B — save 200 in local currency
Buy both
Skip notebook
Always Shop A

Shop A sells a notebook for 500 in local currency. Shop B sells the same notebook for 350 in local currency. What is the smart move?

Buy from Shop A — it must be better quality
Buy from both shops
Buy from Shop B — same item at a lower price saves 150 in local currency
Don't buy notebooks