Vicky Parry
10th Sep 2024
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Every month, we bring you the UKโs cheapest supermarket, according to consumer website Which?. Every single month they compare thousands of prices at eight of the UKโs biggest supermarkets โ Aldi, Asda, Lidl, Morrisons, Ocado, Sainsburyโs, Tesco and Waitrose
This month we take a look at whether ALDI will continue their reign of glory throughout 2024, or whether another supermarket is upping its budget game
And the for the small basket winner isโฆย
Nope they still have it โฆAldi is still in on top
Aldi was the cheapest supermarket in August, charging ยฃ110.58 on average for our shopping list of 62 popular groceries. Lidl are close behind, at just ยฃ1.30 more if you had a loyalty card (ยฃ111.88) or ยฃ1.59 more if not (ยฃ112.17).
Asda was next at ยฃ121.85.
Waitrosewas the most expensive supermarket at ยฃ140.89 โ thatโs 27.4% more than Aldi.
Which? also compared the cost of a larger trolley analysis, including a mix of 134 branded and own-brand items (it couldnโt include Aldi and Lidl due to not stocling lots of branded items), Asda was the cheapest supermarket at ยฃ424.51, beating Sainsburyโs with Nectar by ยฃ3.59. .
Waitrose remained themost expensive supermarket (ยฃ466.08). Shopping at Sainsburyโs without a Nectar card was pricier than Ocado but very slightly cheaper than Waitrose.
Once again, this analysis from Which? shows that considerable savings can be made by consumers, depending on where they tend to shop for food. Whilst more supermarkets are introducing discounts and value brands, more must be done to support consumers with rising food costs.ย
MoneyMagpie Deals experts say:ย
โWhilst Aldi is undoubtedly the cheapest and has held this title for years now (albeit the odd month that Lidl have just pipped them), it is worth saying always do your homework when it comes to researching the best deals. Always look at deals and offers, consider wonky veg boxes (Lidlโs ยฃ1.50 one still being a favourite) and always look to food waste apps etc.โ
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