Commencing in May the survey which initially featured 16 standardised groceries expanded to 20 items in June including the addition of Food Lovers Market supermarket
The monthly analysis reveals Choppies consistently maintained its status as the most economical grocery retailer from June to December 2023 With an average of N$92424 during the 7 month survey period
The standout item contributing to Choppies advantage over other retailers was its Beef Stew item averaging N$7813 compared to OK Foods Beef Stew averaging at N$11499
Additionally the combined price per kilogramme for Onions Potatoes and Tomatoes played a crucial role in securing Choppies cost effective position
In contrast OK Foods held the position of the highest priced overall basket averaging N$105734 during the survey period Despite starting at a high priced overall basket composition costing N$109880 in June OK Foods demonstrated a significant drop reaching N$95760 in December
Woermann Brock and Food Lovers Market did not exhibit significant price fluctuations Woermann Brocks overall basket cost ranged from N$103880 in June to N$101780 in December averaging at N$103163
Similarly Food Lovers Market showed minimal changes starting at N$103222 in June and ending at N$102894 in December with an average of N$103928
Shoprite maintained an average basket cost of N$98366 while Pick n Pay followed closely at N$98550 Checkers stood at N$101124 and Spar at N$103519
