5 Cheap Juices Under $2 a Glass

How These Costs Were Calculated

All prices below are based on average US retail prices for conventional (non-organic) produce in Q1 2026. Organic produce typically costs 30–60% more; seasonal farmers market produce is often cheaper than supermarket prices, especially in summer. Use the Price Calculator to enter your actual local prices for an accurate cost per glass.

Each "serving" is approximately 8–10oz (250–300ml) — a standard single glass. Costs include all ingredients required for one serving, with a small allocation for lemon/lime where used as an accent ingredient.

1. Apple Carrot Ginger — ~$1.20/glass

The most economical juice that tastes genuinely good. Carrots cost approximately $0.15–0.25 per medium carrot; apples run $0.30–0.60 each depending on variety; ginger at $0.08–0.12 per inch.

Per glass (8oz):

• 2 medium carrots (~$0.40)
• 1 green apple (~$0.35)
• 3/4-inch ginger (~$0.09)
• 1/4 lemon (~$0.10)

Total: ~$0.94–$1.20 — varies by produce prices. Carrot is the key cost driver; buying a 5lb bag (~$3) instead of loose carrots drops the cost significantly.

This is a beginner-friendly juice with reliable sweetness, reasonable nutrient density (beta-carotene from carrots, vitamin C from apple and lemon), and a forgiving flavor profile that most people enjoy.

2. Celery Cucumber Lemon — ~$1.10/glass

The famously cheap juice that became a wellness trend. When celery goes on sale (and it does frequently, because it's a high-volume crop with periodic oversupply), this drops below $1 a glass.

Per glass (8oz):

• 4 stalks celery (~$0.40 from a full bunch)
• 1/2 medium cucumber (~$0.35)
• 1/4 lemon (~$0.10)

Total: ~$0.85–$1.20. A full bunch of celery yields roughly 6–8 glasses of pure celery juice; at $2–3/bunch, that's $0.35–0.50 in celery per glass, making it one of the cheapest options.

This is a mild, savory juice — acquired taste for some. Adding half a green apple brings it to ~$1.50/glass but makes it dramatically more palatable for new juicers.

3. Watermelon Mint — ~$1.40/glass (summer only)

In summer when whole watermelons sell for $5–8, this is one of the cheapest juices per ounce of yield — watermelon is 90%+ water and produces approximately 85% yield. A 10lb watermelon at $6 yields roughly 60–70oz of juice: $0.09 per ounce.

Per glass (8oz):

• 2 cups watermelon (~$0.80 from a whole melon in season)
• Fresh mint (a few sprigs, ~$0.20)
• 1/4 lime (~$0.10)

Total: ~$1.10–$1.40 in summer; $1.80–$2.40 from pre-cut supermarket watermelon.

Buy a whole watermelon. Pre-cut watermelon in plastic containers costs 3–4x more per ounce and is the opposite of economical juicing.

4. Orange Carrot Turmeric — ~$1.60/glass

A slightly more expensive but nutritionally rich combination. Oranges are the cost driver; buying a 4lb bag (~$5–6) rather than loose oranges cuts cost significantly.

Per glass (8oz):

• 1.5 navel oranges (~$0.70 from a bag)
• 1 medium carrot (~$0.20)
• 1/3-inch turmeric root (~$0.15)
• 1/4 lemon (~$0.10)

Total: ~$1.15–$1.70. Fresh turmeric can be found cheaply at Asian grocery stores ($2–4/lb), which is considerably cheaper than most supermarkets. At Asian grocery prices, this drops to ~$1.15–$1.30/glass.

5. Pineapple Cucumber Ginger — ~$1.80/glass

Pineapple is slightly more expensive than other fruits but provides excellent yield (~70%) and a flavor that pairs with almost everything. Buying a whole pineapple (~$2.50–4.00) rather than pre-cut is essential for budget juicing.

Per glass (8oz):

• 3/4 cup pineapple chunks from whole pineapple (~$0.80)
• 1/2 medium cucumber (~$0.35)
• 3/4-inch ginger (~$0.09)
• 1/4 lime (~$0.10)

Total: ~$1.34–$1.80. Pineapples go on sale frequently ($1.50–2.00 each); at sale price, this is a $1.20/glass juice.

How to Keep Juicing Costs Down

Buy in bulk when produce is on sale. Most juice vegetables — carrots, celery, cucumber, beets — store well for 1–2 weeks refrigerated. When they go on sale, buy more and juice more that week.

Buy whole, not pre-cut. Pre-cut fruit and vegetables cost 2–4x more per ounce than whole. The time saved is 2–3 minutes of cutting; the cost premium is 100–300%.

Use the whole vegetable. Celery leaves, carrot greens (in moderation), beet greens — these are typically discarded but contain phytonutrients and reduce waste. Carrot greens are mildly bitter; use sparingly. Beet greens juice well.

Shop at ethnic grocery stores. Asian and Latin grocery stores frequently stock produce at significantly lower prices than mainstream supermarkets — particularly ginger, turmeric, citrus, and tropical fruits.

Use the Price Calculator to track your actual costs rather than estimating. Over a month of daily juicing, even $0.30 per glass adds up to $9/month.