Metro leads October price rankings with the cheapest basket

Metro offered the most affordable overall basket at N$933.80, while Woermann Brock posted the highest total at N$985.80. This created a price gap of N$52.00 within the hyper store segment, meaning shoppers could save roughly 5.5% on their total grocery bill by opting for the cheapest retailer.

Item-by-Item Price Comparison: October 2025

Store Performance Deep Dive

Metro: The Value Champion

Metro positioned itself as the top choice for price-conscious shoppers, driven by its strategy of offering the lowest prices on key non-perishable staples. It recorded the cheapest prices on 8 out of the 20 items, including several high-volume essentials such as:

• Cooking Oil (2L): N$69.99
• Top Score Maize Meal (5kg): N$66.99
• White Sugar (2.5kg): N$52.99

Checkers: Strength in Perishables and Promotions

Checkers secured its position as the second most affordable hyper store, driven by impressive pricing in fresh produce and select essential categories. Key highlights include:

• Fresh Produce Leadership: Checkers offered the cheapest price for Tomatoes (1kg) at N$14.99, which is N$15.00 lower than Metro—one of the biggest price gaps observed.
• Competitive Pricing Consistency: It matched the lowest price of six items, including White Bread, Mince, Tastic Rice, Polana Macaroni Pasta, Tomato sauce and Potatoes.

Woermann Brock: Highest Cost with Niche Savings

Although Woermann Brock recorded the highest overall basket cost, it still delivered savings in specific categories, showing that its pricing advantages are more targeted than broad-based.

• Dairy Savings: Cheapest Long Life Milk (1L) at N$19.99.
• Household Essentials: Lowest price for Sunlight Dishwashing Liquid (750ml) at N$29.99.
• Produce Deal: Best price on Onions (1kg) at N$18.99.

For shoppers who prioritize these specific items, Woermann Brock can still offer meaningful savings despite its higher overall basket total.

Conclusion and Consumer Takeaway

Metro delivers the best overall value through consistently low prices on essential non-perishables ideal for consumers seeking to minimize their total grocery bill. However, shoppers who prioritise fresh produce will benefit more from Checkers’ strong pricing in fruits and vegetables.

Ultimately, the biggest savings come from targeting items with the widest price differences across stores. A blended shopping strategy, purchasing staples at Metro and fresh goods at Checkers may yield the greatest cost advantage for consumers.

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