Our comparative analysis of a standard grocery basket shows that Checkers offered the most competitive pricing in August 2025, narrowly ahead of Metro and Woermann Brock.
The total basket cost at Checkers stood at N$805.81, making it the most affordable option for consumers this month.
All three hypermarkets recorded lower basket totals compared to July, with costs now falling below N$1,000 across the board.
The gap between the cheapest and most expensive retailer has also narrowed significantly, with less than N$12 separating them.
This signals a more competitive retail environment and improved affordability for households compared to July 2025.
Hypermarket Performance in August 2025
- Checkers: Delivered the lowest prices on 8 of the 19 items, particularly in essential staples and cleaning products. Its strength was most evident in bread, sugar, and milk.
- Metro: Secured the best pricing on 7 items, especially in dairy and protein categories such as butter and eggs. It also remained competitive on cooking oil and maize meal, although it lagged behind on meat and fresh produce.
- Woermann Brock: Despite having the highest overall basket cost, Woermann Brock offered the best value on items such as chicken and onions. It performed well in fresh produce but remained less competitive overall.
While Checkers secured the lowest overall basket cost, the item-by-item analysis shows that each retailer presents unique value depending on a customer’s shopping needs. With that in mind, let’s take a closer look at what the basket contains.
What does the Hypermarket basket include?
Disclaimer:
This survey is intended for informational purposes only. Temporary promotions and special offers may influence prices and rankings, and as these change over time, so too may the relative affordability of each retailer.
