Which Supermarket Won the Price Race in August?

Wondering which supermarket gives you the cheapest deal for your weekly groceries? Well, wait no more! We have it for August 2024, and it is quite a surprise. It is not Lidl, neither is it Asda; it is Aldi that has taken the lead!

Aldi Takes the Crown

In fact, according to a recent survey by Which?, Aldi came out on top as the cheapest supermarket for a basket of 62 items in August, where, if you were to shop for those items at Aldi, you would have spent about £110.58. That is something of a steal!

Price Comparison: Aldi vs. Others

Ok, so how does Aldi stack up against other popular supermarkets? Let’s break it down:

Waitrose: Of course, the most expensive retailer of all, you would need £140.89 to pay for the same basket at Waitrose. That’s £30.31 more than Aldi!

Lidl: Second best was Lidl, where, with the use of a Lidl Plus loyalty card, the cost for the same trolley hit £111.88, or without a card, £112.17. This wasn’t sufficient to get ahead of Aldi.

Asda: In third place, the goods here will set you back by £121.85. That’s a lot more than Aldi.

Tesco: Tesco’s prices were next. If you use a Clubcard, your basket would cumulatively amount to £123.13; without the Clubcard, a bit more at £123.62.

Sainsbury’s: A Sainsbury’s shop with a Nectar Card would charge £123.75. Without that, however, it’s even more, at £129.63. This makes it the fifth, sixth, and last cheapest.

Top Dogs: Behind the top two dogs was Morrisons at a cost of £129.79 and Ocado at £133.99.

Why the Bet is on Aldi

Ele Clark, a Senior Editor at Which?, remarked, “Our latest monthly analysis once again sees Aldi crowned as the UK’s cheapest supermarket.” This leaves no room for further explanation: if you lean towards saving the most, then you are best going to Aldi.

What is It About Aldi That Makes It So Cheap?

You might be wondering why Aldi is cheaper than the others. Here’s why:

Aldi is very no frills. They do not decorate their stores finely, and stores are not big in size. All this helps them save money and thus pass the savings on to you.

Aldi sells many private labels. Mostly, Aldi store brands prove to be more cost-effective than the well-known brands.

Efficient Operations: Aldi’s stores are designed for efficiency. For instance, its method of stocking shelves uses the least amount of labour.

Lidl: The Not-So-Distant Second

Lidl had some great prices, especially if using their Lidl Plus card. That does help you save even more, but without that card, Lidl’s prices were just slightly higher than Aldi’s.

How Other Supermarkets Compare

If you do most of your shopping at other stores, here’s a quick comparison:

Waitrose: Good quality, but not cheap.
Asda: Prices fairly good, but not quite Aldi.
Tesco: Prices OK if you have a Clubcard; still dearer than Aldi
Sainsbury’s: Depending on whether or not using the Nectar Card
Morrisons and Ocado also more expensive than Aldi but may offer other benefits
Saving Tips For Shoppers
Here are some tips to help you save money on your shopping:

Loyalty Cards: Most of the stores have cards for customers that will help them save some money. If you shop at either of the places, it will help reduce the bill.

Comparing Prices Online: Sometimes, the best price can be found online.

Discounts: Always, always check for offers and discounts. It makes a hell lot of a difference at the time of paying the total bill.

Buy in bulk Sometimes, it really saves to purchase something in jumbo or larger quantity.

What Do You Think?

Do you agree with these findings? Have you ever noticed differences in prices between supermarkets? Share with us your thoughts and best shopping tips!