The UK’s cheapest supermarket for February 2024 has been named – and could save you almost £38 on every shop.
Consumer group Which? compared the prices of 72 products from eight supermarkets last month.
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The exact price of weekly shopping in eight large supermarkets has been revealed
Shoppers could save £37.51 by shopping at the cheapest supermarket a week, compared to the most expensive, according to the analysis.
The monthly data compares the prices of essentials in Britain’s eight biggest supermarkets to find out where it costs the most and where the least.
And in February, Aldi took the crown as the cheapest shop with trolleys costing an average of £125.43.
Lidl was just behind Aldi in this month’s rankings, costing £2.76 more – an average of £128.19.
Waitrose was the most expensive store with an average grocery basket of £162.94, 30% more expensive than Aldi.
That’s a difference of £37.51.
The data shows that customers can make big savings just by changing where they shop for food.
Ele Clark, Which? retail editor, said: “Our latest research found that Aldi was the cheapest supermarket in February, closely followed by Lidl.
“With food prices continuing to put huge pressure on household budgets, it’s no surprise to see many people turning to discounters, especially as shoppers could save up to 30% this way.”
Analysis includes special offers, but not multiple purchases or loyalty discounts.
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But which one? does not include loyalty card program prices as they are not available to everyone.
These prices are often lower than shelf prices, but are only available to customers signed up to their loyalty scheme.
The group is calling on the government and supermarkets to make immediate changes to help vulnerable shoppers.
For example, grocery giants could arrange for smaller stores to stock a range of basic budget items.
How can I save on shopping at the supermarket?
Shopping in cheaper supermarkets is just one way to save money on food.
You can also try making a list in advance as you are less likely to make a hasty purchase.
Buying supermarket own brand goods instead of big name goods will also help keep costs down.
Some supermarkets also run “shaggy” vegetable schemes, where you pay less for fresh produce that is misshapen or imperfect but still perfectly tasty.
For example, Lidl’s Waste Not scheme means you can get five kilos of fruit and veg for just £1.50.
Checking how much a product costs per unit is a handy way to find the best value.
Look at the price per kg/lb/litre to make the same decision.
And when you’re shopping, don’t forget supermarket loyalty schemes, where you can collect points to spend on future purchases.
For example, Sainsbury’s has Nectar and Tesco has Clubcard.
Additionally, keep an eye out for yellow or red labels on food products that indicate they are discounted.
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