For the month of October 2025, the comparison of 22 essential household items across seven major retailers shows that Shoprite once again emerged as Windhoek’s cheapest retailer, maintaining its lead from September.
Shoprite’s total basket stood at N$988.59, keeping it below the N$1,000 mark and reaffirming its reputation for affordability. Choppies followed closely at N$1,028.78, while Metro came in as the most expensive retailer, with a total basket cost of N$1,121.78.
Commodity Highlights
1. Meat Products
- Shoprite maintained its competitive edge with the lowest prices for mince (N$89.99) and second lowest for chicken (N$79.99 – 1.5kg).
- Metro, by contrast, remained the most expensive, pricing both items at N$119.99.
- Choppies continues to challenge larger chains in this category, offering chicken at N$76.99, one of the lowest prices across all retailers.
2. Basic Staples
- Tastic Rice (2kg) was cheapest at Shoprite (N$32.99) and most expensive at Spar (N$61.99), showing a significant 88% price gap.
- Top Score Maize Meal (5kg) remained competitively priced, with Model (N$64.99) offering the lowest price.
- White Bread averaged around N$13–16, with Shoprite (N$10.99) again the lowest.
3. Dairy & Fats
- Choppies dominated this category, offering the cheapest Long Life Milk (N$17.99) and Rama Butter (N$24.99).
- Prices at other retailers hovered between N$22.99–N$34.99, reinforcing Choppies’ stronghold on dairy affordability.
4. Cleaning & Toiletries
- Sunlight Dishwashing Liquid (750ml) was lowest at Spar (N$29.99), while Model (N$39.99) had the highest price.
- 1 Bar of Soap was a bargain at Model (N$9.99)—the cheapest across all retailers.
- Sunlight Washing Powder (2kg) offered the best deal at OK Foods (N$54.99), undercutting Metro’s N$69.99 by over N$15 and most expensive at Shoprite for N$74.99.
5. Fresh Produce
- Choppies led in the produce section, offering the lowest prices for onions (N$12.99) and potatoes (N$15.99).
- Spar again recorded the highest produce prices, with onions at N$28.99.
- Tomatoes showed less variation, with most retailers pricing between N$31.99–N$36.99.
6. Processed Foods & Other Goods
- Polona Macaroni Pasta (3kg) was uniformly affordable at Shoprite, Choppies, and Checkers (N$69.99).
- Canned Pilchards (400g) were cheapest at Spar (N$26.99).
- Corned Meat (300g) showed consistent pricing, with Spar (N$27.99) offering the lowest cost.
- Toilet Paper (9 Rolls) remained relatively stable, averaging N$80–83, though Shoprite (N$74.99) came in lowest.
Conclusion & Consumer Takeaway
Shoprite continued to lead Namibia’s retail price war, maintaining its top position as the most affordable retailer for October — a continuation of its dominance from September. The retailer’s strength lies in its consistent pricing of essentials such as meat, rice, and bread.
Meanwhile, Choppies performed strongly in dairy and fresh produce, confirming its appeal to cost-conscious consumers. Metro, on the other hand, remained the most expensive retailer across nearly every category.
Overall, October 2025 reflected stable price patterns across most goods, with only minor fluctuations in staple and household items.
About This Survey
This comparative analysis was conducted on a monthly basis to provide consumers in Windhoek with a clear and practical guide to grocery prices. As households continue to navigate their budgets, our goal is to highlight where the best value can be found.
The survey is based on a standard basket of 22 essential grocery items, with prices recorded across seven of the city’s major retail chains. The totals reflect the cost of purchasing the entire basket from a single store.
