Checkers (Maerua Mall) emerged as the most cost-effective premium shopping destination for the month of June, recording a total basket cost of N$1,616.79.
Followed by Superspar (Grove Mall) at N$1,668.76, Food Lovers (Hilltop) at N$1,671.79, Woermann Fresh (Klein Windhoek) at N$1,697.79, and Model (Auas Valley) at N$1,742.79 making it N$126.00 more expensive than Checkers for the identical selection of goods.
Item-by-Item Comparison
Checkers (Maerua Mall) offered the lowest prices for seven of the 21 products surveyed, namely:
- Long-life full cream milk (1L) – N$21.99
- Cucumber (each) – N$22.99
- Onions (1kg) – N$23.99
- Chicken breasts (per kg) – N$122.99
- Sirloin steak (per kg) – N$182.99
- Dishwashing liquid (750ml) – N$29.99
- Sunlight Auto Washing Powder (2kg) – N$67.99
- Tangy Mayonnaise (750g) – N$46.99 (joint lowest with Food Lovers)
Food Lovers (Hilltop) offered the lowest prices for:
- Lettuce (each) – N$29.99
- Apples (1kg) – N$25.99
- Olive oil (1L) – N$199.99
- Tangy Mayonnaise (750g) – N$46.99 (joint lowest with Checkers)
- Toilet paper (18 rolls, 2-ply) – N$172.99 (joint lowest with Woermann Fresh)
Woermann Fresh (Klein Windhoek) offered the lowest prices for:
- Tomatoes (1kg) – N$39.99
- Basmati rice (1kg) – N$89.99
- Salted butter (500g) – N$97.99
- Knorr salad dressing (340ml) – N$39.99
- Toilet paper (18 rolls, 2-ply) – N$172.99 (joint lowest with Food Lovers)
Superspar (Grove Mall) offered the lowest prices for:
- Cheddar cheese (400g) – N$139.99
- Potatoes (1kg) – N$24.99 (joint lowest with Food Lovers)
- Macaroni pasta (500g) – N$14.99
Model (Auas Valley) offered the lowest prices for:
- White bread (loaf) – N$13.99
- White sugar (2kg) – N$39.99
Conclusion & Consumer Takeaway
For shoppers intending to purchase the full basket from a single retailer, Checkers (Maerua Mall) offered the best overall value in June 2026, with a basket that was N$126.00 (approximately 7.2%) cheaper than the most expensive basket recorded.
However, consumers with the flexibility to shop across multiple retailers may achieve even greater savings by taking advantage of each store’s pricing strengths. Comparing prices before shopping remains an effective way to reduce grocery expenditure, especially on higher-value items where price differences between retailers can be substantial.
