The June 2026 retail grocery basket comparison indicates that Metro (Eros) remained the most affordable retailer, offering the lowest overall grocery basket among the seven retailers surveyed. The basket, comprising 21 essential household items, cost N$974.79 at Metro (Eros), followed closely by Checkers (Grove Mall) at N$976.79 and Choppies (Otjomuise) at N$980.79.
At the other end of the comparison, Model (Wernhil) recorded the highest overall grocery basket cost at N$1,021.79, followed by Shoprite (Independence) at N$1,019.79, Spar (Westlane) at N$1,017.79 and OK Foods (Independence) at N$1,012.79. Consumers purchasing the full basket at Metro (Eros) instead of Model (Wernhil) would have saved N$47.00, representing a saving of approximately 4.6%.
Key Category Insights
1. Staples and Carbohydrates
- White Bread (Loaf): Choppies offered the lowest price at N$12.99, while Metro, Model and Checkers jointly priced bread at N$13.99.
- Top Score Maize Meal (5kg): Spar was the most competitively priced at N$65.99, whereas Choppies recorded the highest price at N$82.99.
- Tastic Rice (2kg): Spar again offered the lowest price at N$32.99, with OK Foods charging the highest at N$44.99.
- Polana Macaroni Pasta (3kg): Checkers recorded the lowest price at N$74.99, while Spar was the most expensive at N$92.99.
2. Proteins and Dairy
- Chicken (Cheapest, 1.5kg): Checkers offered the lowest price at N$79.99, followed by Choppies at N$82.99. Spar recorded the highest price at N$97.99.
- Mince (1kg): Checkers remained the most affordable at N$99.99, while Choppies recorded the highest price at N$129.99.
- Long Life Full Cream Milk (Nammilk, 1L): A price of N$21.99 was shared by OK Foods. Shoprite, Model and Choppies.
3. Fresh Produce
- Onions (1kg): Choppies offered the lowest price at N$21.99, while Shoprite and Model recorded the highest price at N$29.99.
- Potatoes (1kg): Choppies was significantly cheaper at N$14.99, compared to N$34.99 at Spar.
- Tomatoes (1kg): Choppies again offered the lowest price at N$29.99, while Spar and Checkers recorded the highest price at N$39.99.
4. Household and Personal Care
- 2 Ply Toilet Paper (9 Rolls): Choppies offered the lowest price at N$59.99, while Shoprite charged the highest at N$82.99.
- Sunlight Washing Powder (2kg): Spar was the most competitively priced at N$56.99, compared to N$69.99 at Model and Choppies.
- Sunlight Dish Washing Liquid (750ml): Shoprite offered the lowest price at N$29.99, while OK Foods and Model were the most expensive at N$36.99.
Conclusion & Consumer Takeaway
While Metro (Eros) continued to offer the lowest overall grocery basket in June 2026, the difference between the three most affordable retailers was relatively small. Checkers (Grove Mall) and Choppies (Otjomuise) were within N$6.00 of Metro’s basket total, demonstrating highly competitive pricing among the leading retailers.
Consumers looking to maximize savings can benefit from comparing prices across stores as shopping strategically across retailers can therefore result in meaningful savings on monthly grocery expenditure.
Items in the basket:
White Bread, Cooking Oil (2L), Top Score Maize Meal (5kg), White Sugar (2.5kg), Tastic Rice (2kg), Polona Macaroni Pasta (3kg), Chicken (1.5kg), Mince (1kg), Long Life Milk (1L), Rama Butter (500g), Canned Pilchards (400g), Corned Meat (300g), Onions (1kg), Potatoes (1kg), Tomatoes (1kg), 2 Ply Toilet Paper (9 rolls), Sunlight Washing Powder (2kg), Sunlight Dishwashing Liquid (750ml), Soap (175g), Aquafresh Toothpaste (100ml).
