In this month’s A-STORE price comparison survey, Woermann Fresh recorded the lowest total basket cost at N$1,405.78, positioning it as the most affordable retailer for the selected items. FoodLover’s Market followed at N$1,534.78, while SuperSpar’s basket was comparatively higher at N$1,592.77.
Total Basket Comparison
- Woermann Fresh: N$1,405.78
- FoodLover’s Market: N$1,534.78
- Model: N$1,547.78
- SuperSpar: N$1,592.77
Woermann Fresh’s basket was N$186.99 cheaper than SuperSpar and N$142.00 lower than Model, driven largely by competitive pricing on meat products, olive oil, and household cleaning items.
Store Performance Highlights
Woermann Fresh
Woermann Fresh secured the top position due to lower prices on high-impact items such as chicken breasts, sirloin steak, olive oil, toilet paper, and auto washing powder. Given the weight of these items in household budgets, their pricing played a key role in reducing the overall basket cost.
FoodLover’s Market
FoodLover’s Market ranked second overall and remained highly competitive on fresh produce, including potatoes, onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, and apples. It also recorded the lowest prices for cheddar cheese and olive oil, helping offset higher prices in selected protein categories.
Model
Model placed third, offering relatively stable pricing across staple goods such as rice, pasta, bread, and sugar. While not the cheapest overall, Model maintained mid-range pricing consistency across most categories.
SuperSpar
SuperSpar recorded the highest total basket cost this month. Higher prices for items such as sirloin steak, olive oil, and auto washing powder contributed significantly to the overall total, although the store remained competitive on selected everyday staples.
Conclusion & Consumer Takeaway
As seen in this month’s price comparison, there is no single retailer that is cheapest across every category. Woermann Fresh offers the lowest overall basket cost, FoodLover’s Market excels in fresh produce, and Model provides steady pricing on staples. This reinforces a key point for cost-conscious shoppers: mixing purchases across different stores based on item-specific pricing remains the smartest strategy for stretching your grocery budget.
