UK’s cheapest supermarket for a weekly shop in March revealed – and it’s not Lidl or Asda
THE UK’s cheapest supermarket for a weekly shop in March has been revealed – and it is not Lidl or Asda.
Consumer group Which? compared prices on 71 items from eight different supermarkets last month.
It found that shoppers could save over £37 by switching to the cheapest supermarket from the most expensive.
The analysis revealed that Aldi has stolen the crown again this month as the best place to get more bang for your buck.
It came out at a whopping £37.36 cheaper than Waitrose which came out as the most expensive.
What’s more, Aldi also came out to be £24.23 cheaper than Morrisons and £22.42 cheaper than Sainsbury’s.
The list of 71 items on the Which? shopping list included a number of both branded and own-brand items.
This included goods such as Dolmio pasta sauce, Heinz baked beans, Hovis bread, milk and butter.
At a time when many people are struggling to pay their bills and put food on the table, these savings are really worth having.
The average price of a basket of 71 items from Aldi was £121.06, which bagged the popular supermarket the top spot.
Not far behind was its rival Lidl who came in at second place with its basket of shopping costing £122.95, a £1.89 difference.
The competitive discounters were then followed by runner-up Asda at £138.13, costing £17.07 more than Aldi.
Meanwhile, at the other end of the table, the most expensive supermarket was Waitrose with its basket of shopping costing £158.52, which was £37.36 more expensive than Aldi.
The data shows how shoppers can make big savings just by changing where they buy their food.
At Aldi we have pledged to cut more prices than ever before
Julie Ashfield, managing director of buying at Aldi UK
Julie Ashfield, managing director of buying at Aldi UK, said: “Our continued position as the UK’s cheapest supermarket in 2024 is one we’re very proud of.
“At Aldi, we’ve pledged to cut more prices than ever before in 2024 and this is just part of our commitment to ensure we keep supporting customers.”
The analysis includes special offer prices but not multi-buys or loyalty discounts.
Which? doesn’t include loyalty card scheme prices because they aren’t available to everyone.
These prices are often lower than the shelf price but they are only available to customers who are signed up to their loyalty scheme.
Ele Clark, Which? retail editor said: “Given the ongoing strain food prices are putting on household budgets, it comes as no surprise that many people are shopping with the discounters to save money.
“This is particularly understandable given consumers could save almost £40 simply by switching supermarkets.
How can I save on my supermarket shop?
THERE are plenty of ways to save on your grocery shop.
You can look out for yellow or red stickers on products, which show when they’ve been reduced.If the food is fresh, you’ll have to eat it quickly or freeze it for another time.
Making a list should also save you money, as you’ll be less likely to make any rash purchases when you get to the supermarket.
Going own brand can be one easy way to save hundreds of pounds a year on your food bills too.
This means ditching “finest” or “luxury” products and instead going for “own” or value” type of lines.
Plenty of supermarkets run wonky veg and fruit schemes where you can get cheap prices if they’re misshapen or imperfect.
For example, Lidl runs its Waste Not scheme, offering boxes of 5kg of fruit and vegetables for just £1.50.
If you’re on a low income and a parent, you may be able to get up to £442 a year in Healthy Start vouchers to use at the supermarket too.
Plus, many councils offer supermarket vouchers as part of the Household Support Fund.
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