CHRISTMAS is the time for giving and we’ve rounded up the best 50 stocking fillers for under £5 to help keep costs down.
The average family spends £719 on their Christmas shopping, with £500 of that blown in December alone, according to the Bank of England.
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So we’ve found some cheap presents that don’t cost the Earth to help you cope financially over the festive season.
Whether it’s for your little one, or for your significant other, we’ve got you covered with presents for kids, men and women.
We’ve scoured the likes of B&M and Wilko, as well as some of the UK’s top supermarkets including Tesco and Aldi.
You should still always compare prices to make sure you’ve found the cheapest price for what you’re looking for.
Here’s our favourite picks of this year’s Christmas gifts under £5.
For kids
Beauty and the Beast mug bag – £1 (B&M in store only)
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Perfect for Disney fans, this cute bag features Chip the cup from Beauty and the Beast.
Chip is held by a metal chain strap and there’s space inside to store a few small essentials.
The cheapest Chip mug we found being sold elsewhere was on eBay for £6.
Disney Princess bath bombs – £2 each (B&M in store only)
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Another one for Disney lovers, there are three different Princesses bath bombs to choose from.
You’ll find Snow White, Jasmine from Aladdin and Princess Anna from Frozen.
Boots is also selling Disney bath bombs but these ones cost £5.
Navy Rudolph Cosy Christmas Socks – £2 (Asda)
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These cosy reindeer socks will keep little toes warm during the winter months.
They feature Rudolph’s face and a 3D pom pom nose.
John Lewis sell festive reindeer socks too for a pricier £4.50, but they don’t come with the 3D nose.
Glow In The Dark Unicorns – £2 (Tesco)
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Brighten up your kids’ rooms this winter by snapping up these glow in the dark unicorns.
Each pack comes with 24 unicorns and adhesive dots so you can easily fix them to walls or ceilings.
If you’re not fussed about that many, Amazon is selling a pack of 14 for a slightly cheaper £1.99.
Walls ice cream nail polish four-pack – £2.99 (B&M in store only)
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This nail polish collection has four different scents, all based on retro ice creams.
There’s Split (strawberry), Starship (blueberry), Solero (orange) and Feast (chocolate).
The same set is currently being sold on eBay for £9.99.
Jurassic World volcano bath fizzer – £3 (B&M in store only)
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B&M has fans of Jurassic World covered with this volcano bath fizzer.
It’s orange in colour with black lava gushing out and comes with a surprise charm inside.
The same bath fizzer is being sold by JTF Home and Garden but you’ll need to pay £4.29 for delivery.
Gimmiz poo stress ball – £3 (Wilko)
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Go on, try not to laugh at this one – we definitely did.
This stress ball is based on the now-famous smiling poo emoji and it’s guarantee to make your little one smile.
We found this similar £1.99 sticky stress ball on eBay.
Hatchimals colleggtible blind egg – £3 (Wilko)
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Hatchimals were THE present to have last Christmas so it’s good that we’ve found this colleggtible set for under a fiver.
There’s 70 Hatchimals to collect and to get them out, you just need to rub the heart on the egg.
When we searched around, we spotted this similar Hatchimals colleggtible two-egg set for £2.50 on The Entertainer but you’ll need to pay £3.99 delivery.
Bedroom star light projector – £3 (B&M in store only)
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Fill your child’s bedroom with twinkly stars with this light projector.
Simply switch it on and be amazed by the stunning projection it casts around the room.
The cheapest star night light we found is this one selling for £2.48 on CPC with delivery of £4.20.
Frozen 2 Shuffle Game – £3.49 (Aldi)
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Frozen 2 hit cinemas this November so we’re sure excited little ones will adore this stocking filler.
It comes with 56 cards so to keep them entertained on rainy days or car journeys.
We couldn’t find the same game on sale anywhere else, but Morrisons is selling a similar one for £4.75.
Disney Minnie Mouse Coin Purse – £3.50 (Asda)
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This Minnie Mouse purse features a sturdy zip and glitter details.
It’s just the right size for coins, cards and bits and bobs, so could let your little ones keep their belongings with them.
This is the best price we found for a Minnie purse with the next closest price being this one on Amazon for £3.92.
LOL Surprise! puzzle ball – £3.75 (B&M in store only)
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LOL Surprise! has taken the world by storm and we’ve found this present for under £5.
Complete this 60-piece jigsaw to reveal one of the LOL Babies.
The same LOL Surprise! puzzle ball is being sold for £9.95 on BP Sales Direct.
Kids unicorn slippers (sizes three to eight) – £3.99 (B&M in store only)
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Perfect for the little unicorn lover in your life, these slippers look warm and fluffy for cold winter days.
They come in a funky multicoloured pastel hue.
We found similar unicorn slippers being sold for the same price on XS-Stock but with a delivery cost of £3.99 if you’re spending under £35.
Harry Potter PJ set – £3.99 (Aldi)
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Harry Potter fans will go nuts for this pyjama set.
The only question is, which Hogwarts house do you belong in?
Character.com is also selling Harry Potter PJs for the same price but delivery is £3.95 for orders under £25.
Mermaid scales temporary tattoos – £4 (Tesco)
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If your little one doesn’t stop talking about mermaids, this could be the perfect present.
The scales come in two tattoo sheets and are shiny pink and blue in colour.
However, you can get cheaper temporary tattoo sets on eBay for as little as 99p.
Nerf bath and shower set – £4 (B&M in store only)
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Make bath time fun again with this Nerf bath and shower gel set.
It comes complete with a toy crossbow and bolts for maximum entertainment.
The same set is currently being sold on eBay for £10.89.
Play-Doh colour cans four-set – £4 (Sainsbury’s)
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Play-Doh creates hours of fun for kids and this set is only £4.
Better yet, you get four different colours for your money: purple, green, pink and blue.
Tesco are also selling Play-Doh sets, but in different shades of colours, for 50p less at £3.50.
Disney Avengers Story Time Library – £4.99 (Aldi)
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Make bed time all the more exciting thanks to these Disney Avengers stories re-told in a child friendly book format.
The collection features 10 books in an eye-catching box, which can be passed on for generations.
What appears to be the same set is up for grabs on Very.co.uk for £19.99, so you’re better off by shopping at Aldi.
For her
Diamond gin and tonic bath fizzer – £1 (B&M in store only)
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If you love gin and tonic then you’ll be thrilled to know your favourite tipple has been turned into a bath fizzer.
The bath bomb is shaped like a diamond and only costs £1.
New Look sells these gin and tonic bath fizzers for £1.50 but they’re shaped as miniature balls as opposed to a diamond.
Pink/Blue Lacura Face Gems – £1.99 (Aldi)
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Create show-stopping masterpieces with these colourful face gems.
The self-adhesive stickers are said to be easy to apply – perfect for festivals and concerts.
Avon currently stocks a similar set but at £4.50, it’s more than double the price of the Aldi version.
Born to Sparkle blending sponge in a bauble – £2 (Wilko)
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The Born to Sparkle bauble comes with a pink and black blending sponge to help make-up application.
It can be used dry or damp.
We couldn’t find another blending sponge in a bauble but alternatively, you can buy single blending sponges for £1 in Superdrug if you’re making your own pamper set present.
Born to Sparkle nail polish in a bauble – £2 (Wilko)
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Another one from the Born to Sparkle range at Wilko, this time there’s a bottle of glittery nail polish in the bauble.
Wilko says its long lasting, fast-drying and easy to apply and remove.
If you’re not interested in the bauble, single pots of sparkly nail varnish can be bought for £1.25 on Fragrance Direct.
Santa Squad socks – £2 (Asda)
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It’s almost an unwritten rule that at some point, you’ll get a new pair of socks at Christmas.
These ones are pink and red and contain the words: “Santa Squad.”
We found these similar Christmas socks being sold by Outdoor Gear for £1.99, so roughly the same price.
Bubbly Like Champagne glitter mug gift set with marshmallows – £3 (B&M in store only)
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As well as a glittery cup, you’ll also get a bag of mini marshmallows and hot chocolate with this B&M set.
It features the words “Bubbly like champagne” on the front of the cup.
If you’re nearest and dearest is into llamas, Dunelm sell a llama cup and hot chocolate set for £5.
Cinema Light Box – £3 (B&M)
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This light box is a great accessory to add your own touch of style to your home or a loved ones.
You can alter the text to display a message of your choice, plus it works as an extra source of light.
A very similar version is up for grabs on Amazon for £7.99, so you’ll save money by popping by B&M.
Glow Pink fizz and bubbles bath set – £3 (Wilko)
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This pamper set comes with a bottle of body lotion and body wash for maximum “me” time.
It’s scented with notes of jasmine and rose.
Perfume Plus sell a similar champagne bath set for £3.99, so this one from Wilko is almost £1 cheaper.
Bucks Fizz 20cl and truffles gift set – £3 (Tesco)
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Bucks Fizz teamed with truffle chocolates sounds like a winning combination to us.
Each set contains 20cl of Bucks Fizz plus two chocolates.
This is the cheapest Bucks Fizz gift set we found although Tesco also does a range of four mini bottles of booze for £6.
Champers sparkle shower gel four-pack – £3 (B&M in store only)
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This sparkly shower gel set comes in four different bottles that look just like champagne.
They come in two fragrances, peach and pear.
We couldn’t find a similar set selling for less money with the next alternative being this champagne sorbet bath collection from Fragrance Direct.
Gordon’s pink gin mini and berry truffle gift set – £3.50 (Tesco)
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The gin craze isn’t going anywhere and we were thrilled to find this Gordon’s alcohol gift set for under £5.
It also comes with cocoa dusted truffles with raspberry flavour popping candy.
Tesco also sell this glass gift set, also with Gordon’s pink gin, but this one costs £6.
Echo Falls rose fruit fusion and glass gift set – £3.99 (B&M in store only)
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If gin isn’t you thing, B&M is selling this Echo Falls wine and glass set.
There’s a 187ml bottle of Echo Falls rose fruit fusion along with a specially decorated glass.
Alternatively, if you just want a miniature Echo Falls without the glass, Asda sell 18.5cl bottles for £1.50.
Hot chocolate gift box set nine-pack – £3.99 (B&M in store only)
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Long winter nights call for a glass of hot chocolate and this set contains seven different flavours, mini gingerbread men and marshmallows.
You’ll get: Vanilla, cinnamon, peppermint, orange, caramel, dark chocolate and white chocolate.
This is the cheapest hot chocolate set we’ve seen with the next lowest price coming from Matalan at £6.
TRESemmé Bring on Pro Performance Volume Gift Set – £3.99 (Home Bargains)
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Let the women in your life look and feel fabulous – like they’ve just stepped out of a salon.
This TRESemmé gift set comes with shampoo, conditioner, hairspray as well as a brush.
Home Bargains is offering the cheapest price we could find, with online supermarket Ocado selling it for £4.25.
Hangover kit – £4 (B&M in store only)
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Know someone who has had one too many over Christmas? Then this kit could be the perfect present.
It comes with a bobble, emery board, eyemask, emergency underwear and a badge.
JOY sells this similar hangover kit for double the price at £8.
Baylis & Harding beauticology unicorn mini two-bottle set – £4.50 (Sainsbury’s)
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Unicorns aren’t just for kids and this beauty set by Baylis & Harding would make the perfect stocking filler for someone older.
There’s a body wash and body lotion that smells of ice cream sundaes and vanilla.
The same Baylis & Harding kit is being sold by Temptation Gifts for £4.99.
For him
Bath bomb for men – £2 (Asda)
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We found way too many bath bombs marketed just for women during our search for cheap stocking fillers.
But Asda is selling this bath bomb for men for just £2.
There’s similar bath bombs for men stocked on the Candles Direct website but this one is shaped like a grenade.
Pub quiz cards – £2.50 (Tesco)
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This pub quiz pack comes with over 100 questions to keep you entertained over the festive period.
However, we can’t guarantee no rows will break out over who is the brainiest.
If you’d rather by a pub quiz book, Hive.co.uk is selling this paperback for £2.99.
Navy Snowman Musical Christmas Socks – £3 (Asda)
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If you’re gonna buy Christmas socks, why not buy ones that SING.
Featuring a woven design of a snowman with a scarf and a carrot nose and a press-activated speaker that plays festive favourite “Jingle Bells”, they’re guaranteed to be a success.
Sainsbury’s also sells singing Christmas socks, but these cost £8.
The Kraken Black Spiced rum 5cl mini – £3 (Sainsbury’s)
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Sainsbury’s is selling a miniature version of The Kraken Black Spiced Rum for Christmas.
It’s an imported rum blended with spice, caramel and other natural flavors.
We did find this mini Kraken rum being sold for £2.39 on Drink Supermarket but there’s a £4.95 delivery charge.
Duff Beer toiletries bag – £3 (B&M in store only)
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It’s Homer Simpson’s favourite beer in the form of a toiletries bag.
The bag is ideal for holding travel shampoo, deodorant, shower gel and more.
The same Duff bag is currently being sold on eBay for £9.94.
Monkey Shoulder whisky 5cl – £3 (Sainsbury’s)
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If you know someone who drinks whisky, this miniature bottle of Monkey Shoulder could make an ideal present.
It comes in a 5cl bottle for £3.
We couldn’t find a mini version of Monkey Shoulder being sold for less with the next closest being for £4.95 on 31Dover.
Lynx Africa deodorant and shower gel set – £3 (B&M in store only)
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We’re pretty certain all boys and men expect at least one Lynx shower gel set at Christmas.
For £3, you get a body spray and body wash.
The same set is being sold on Groupon for £6.98.
Chilli oil devil mini – £3.50 (Tesco)
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Do you know someone who loves to chow down on the spiciest food?
This miniature devil-shaped glass bottle is filled with 45ml of fiery chilli infused oil.
A similar chilli sauce is currently retailing for £11.99 on eBay.
Nivea Men essential shave kit – £3.49 (B&M in store only)
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Another festive essential that always comes in handy.
Complete with everything you need for a shave, this kit comes with after shave balm, shaving foam and shower gel.
Sainsbury’s sell a Nivea Men shave master set but it’s £3.51 more expensive at £7.
Nivea Men game on gift set – £4 (Asda)
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Football fans will be shower-fresh by the pitch with this Nivea gift set.
There’s four mini toiletries including two shower gel, a lip balm and a creme, plus a table top football game with a ball.
Wilko sell the exact same Nivea game on set for £5.50 – so £1.50 more expensive.
Hype keyring – £4 (Sainsbury’s)
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Know someone who’s forever losing their keys?
The Hype keyring lets you attach them to your back pack or clothing.
Other Hype keyrings sell for £4.99 on the brand’s official website.
Peaky Blinders toiletries duo gift set – £4 (B&M in store only)
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One for all the Peaky Blinders fans out there.
By orders of the men themselves, this gift set has a body wash and two in one shampoo and conditioner.
The exact same toiletries set is currently listed for £8.99 on eBay.
Winner winner Christmas dinner t-shirt – £4 (Asda)
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This t-shirt is fun and festive and perfect for those who wait all year to scoff down a Christmas dinner.
It comes in a funky green and red design with turkeys and snowflakes decorating the words.
The next cheapest winner winner t-shirt we spotted online was on eBay for £11.99.
Dove men+care mini tin gift set – £4 (Asda)
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The Dove men+care gift set contains the perfect Christmas gifts for him in a handy reusable tin.
Inside there’s a deodorant and two face washes.
Cherry Lane sell the same tin for the slightly lower price of £3.49 but you’ll need to pay £4.95 delivery.
Brut aftershave 100ml – £4.50 (Wilko)
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Wilko says this Brut aftershave has an “irresistible distinctive scent”.
Not as strong as the cologne, the store says it has just enough scent to be noticeable when in close.
Park Cosmetics sell anther version of Brut after shave £2.99 with a £2 delivery fee.
Beer Fizz Two Pack Marble Coasters – £4.99 (Aldi)
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These marble coasters could make a great stocking filler this Christmas.
They come with protector pads on the base, to ensure your furniture stays protected.
If you’re not keen on the text, then Aldi’s also selling a pack of two plain marble coasters for the same price.
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