UK’s cheapest supermarket revealed with up to £26 in savings on a single shop
ALDI has been named the cheapest supermarket in Britain by consumer group Which?.
Shoppers at the discount chain could save almost £26 on 45 popular items compared with the most expensive store.
A monthly check of prices at eight supermarkets found Aldi’s basket was £82.03 on average.
That compares to the most expensive at Waitrose where the same basket of goods will set you back £107.71.
Asda was found to be cheapest supermarket for a larger trolley of 144 items.
But that does not include Aldi and Lidl, as both chains do not always stock comparable branded items.
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Reena Sewraz, Which? retail editor, said: “ Nobody wants to pay over the odds for their weekly food shop, especially as the cost of living crisis stretches household budgets for millions of people.
“Our findings show that while prices are going up, some supermarkets are significantly more expensive than others.
Lidl followed closely behind Aldi, with a basket coming in at £84.07 - a difference of £2.04.
Tesco was found to be the third cheapest, coming in at £93.80.
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That was followed by Asda (£95.32), Sainsbury's (£95.65), Morriisons (£96.58) and Ocado (£100.87).
Here's the full list of cheapest supermarkets to shop at in January for a basket of 45 items.
- Aldi £82.03
- Lidl £84.07
- Tesco £93.80
- Asda £95.32
- Sainsbury’s £95.65
- Morrisons £96.58
- Ocado £100.87
- Waitrose £107.71
But it's worth remembering that prices can change from one day to the next, especially when products go on or off deal.
Which?'s analysis also doesn't include Tesco's Clubcard prices.
Plus it's only ever a snapshot in time, so it pays to check prices regularly so you know you're getting the best deal.
In a separate analysis, Aldi was also named the cheapest supermarket this week.
But other supermarkets have previously come top in the weekly ranking by trade magazine The Grocer.
You can use a website like trolley.co.uk to see how much the same item costs at different supermarkets.
The Latest Deals app also has a supermarket comparison tool.
But it's not the only way to save on your weekly shop.
Sewraz said: "As well as choosing a supermarket that is cheap overall, other ways to save include swapping from branded to supermarket own-brand products, sticking to a shopping list, and resisting the temptation to pick up special offers you may not need.”
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How to cut the cost of your grocery shop
Saving on your shop can make a big difference to your wallet. Here are some tips from Money.co.uk about how you can cut the cost of your shopping bills:
- Write yourself a list – Only buy items that you need. If it isn’t on your list, don’t put it in the trolley
- Create a budget – Work out a weekly budget for your food shopping
- Never shop hungry – you are far more likely to buy more food if your tummy is rumbling
- Don’t buy pre-chopped veggies or fruit – The extra they’ll charge for chopping can be eye watering
- Use social media – follow your favourite retailers to find out about the latest deals
- Be disloyal – You may want to go to different stores to find the best bargains
- Check the small print – It’s always worth checking the price per kg/lb/litre when comparing offers so you’re making a like for like decision as a bigger box won’t necessarily mean you get more
- Use your loyalty cards – Don’t be afraid to sign up to them all. They all work slightly differently – work out what bonus suits you better and remember to trade in your points for additional rewards