Checkers now offers the most affordable grocery basket at just N$945.74, marking a big shift from February when Metro had the lowest prices.
Why is Checkers the Most Budget-Friendly Choice?
A killer deal on 9-pack Twinsaver toilet paper (350 sheets) for N$69.99, a competitive price for 1L Nammilk Full Cream Milk at N$19.99, and the cheapest 3kg Pasta Polana Macaroni at N$76.99 helped secure Checkers’ top spot. If saving a few bucks is on your agenda, Checkers is your go-to store this month!
How Did Other Stores Compare?
- Checkers – The cheapest store this month, with a total basket cost of N$945.74.
- Shoprite – Close behind at N$985.81, maintaining budget-friendly pricing.
- Spar – Priced at N$1,003.80, slightly above Shoprite but still affordable.
- Choppies – Holding steady with a basket cost of N$1,020.80, remaining a solid option for budget-conscious shoppers.
- Pick n Pay – Coming in at N$1,036.25, with moderate increases on select household essentials.
- OK Foods – Slightly higher at N$1,051.95, mainly due to fresh produce prices.
- Metro – The most expensive store this month, with a total basket cost of N$1,126.92, largely driven by higher prices on staple goods like beef stew and pasta.
And What About Hypermarkets?
If you prefer shopping for a variety of items at once, Woermann Brock Hyper is the best bet, with a total cost of N$1,004.80. It offered the most competitive pricing on staple products like 5kg Top Score Maize Meal (N$79.99) and 750ml Sunlight Dishwashing Liquid (N$31.99).
Checkers Hyper followed closely, with a basket cost of N$1,026.80, reflecting slight increases in fresh produce such as onions (N$24.99 per kg) and potatoes (N$32.99 per kg).
Metro Hyper was the most expensive hypermarket this time around, at N$1,085.80, largely due to the steep prices of beef stew (N$199.99 per kg) and 3kg Pasta Polana Macaroni (N$84.99).
Key Takeaways
- Checkers steals the crown for affordability this month!
- Tomatoes are pricey! (Maybe it’s time to start a backyard garden?)
- Beef stew remains one of the biggest price shifters—watch for deals!
- Hypermarkets aren’t always cheaper—this month, regular Checkers beat them all!
What’s in the Grocery Basket?
Our price comparison is based on a standard grocery basket that includes:
- Loaf of bread
- 2-litre Nola Sunflower Oil
- 5kg Top Score Maize Meal
- 2.5kg Marathon White Sugar
- 1.5kg Real Good Chicken
- 1kg Beef Stew
- 2kg Mama Rice
- 3kg Pasta Polana Macaroni
- 1-litre Nammilk Full Cream Milk
- 9-pack Twinsaver Toilet Paper (350 sheets)
- 700ml Wellington Tomato Sauce
- 1kg Sunlight Washing Powder
- 750ml Sunlight Dishwashing Liquid
- 500g Rama Butter
