A pack of 9 toilet rolls for £4.50 is better value than a pack of 2 toilet rolls for £0.96.

A pair of trainers that cost £110, but have 20% knocked off them, is better value than a pair of trainers that cost £90

A box of washing powder costs £13.99 and has enough powder in it to do 120 washes. This is better value than a box of washing powder that does 40 washes and costs £5.

Three loaves of bread for £2.50 is better value than two loaves of bread that cost 85p each.

A 2 litre bottle of coke that costs £1.59 is better value than a 1 litre bottle of coke that costs £0.79.

Four packets of cashew nuts for £2.60 is better value than 3 packets for £1.89

Greggs sell caramel custard donuts for £1.00 each. It is better value to buy 4 for £3.50.

Octopus Energy has a daily standing charge,for electricity of £0.21 per day, plus each kWh of electricity costs £0.14. British Gas' standing charge for electricity is £0.20 per day, plus £0.18 for each kWh used. Mike used 100kWh of electricity over a 2 week period. Octopus Energy offers the best value electricity price.

One pair of socks for £0.99 is better value than 3 pairs of socks for £2.95.

One cocktail for £5.45 is better value that 2 cocktails for £11.00.