A-Grade Basket
The A-Grade meat basket compared the prices of nine premium meat products across Eros Meat Market, Klein Windhoek Slagtery and Ready Bites (Southern Industry).
Ready Bites (Southern Industry) recorded the lowest overall basket cost at N$1,827.00, followed by Klein Windhoek Slagtery at N$1,900.00, while Eros Meat Market was the most expensive at N$1,966.00.
- Ready Bites (Southern Industry) – N$1,827.00
- Klein Windhoek Slagtery – N$1,900.00
- Eros Meat Market – N$1,966.00
Key Observations
- Ready Bites offered the lowest prices for several products, including Lean Mince (N$90.00/kg), A-Grade Sirloin Steak (N$153.00/kg) which contributed to its lower overall basket cost. However, it recorded the highest prices for A-Grade T-Bone (N$251.00/kg) and A-Grade Beef Fillet (N$390.00/kg).
- Klein Windhoek Slagtery recorded the lowest prices for A-Grade Lamb Whole Carcass (N$126.44/kg), A Grade Silverside (N$143.63/kg), Oxtail (N$183.89/kg) and A-Grade Beef Fillet (N$298.89/kg).
- Eros Meat Market offered the lowest price for A-Grade Rump Steak (N$225.00/kg), A Grade T-Bone (N$205/kg) and was tied with Ready Bites for the lowest A-Grade Rib-Eye price (N$215.00/kg).
Economic Basket
The Economic meat basket compared seven commonly purchased meat products across four butcheries. Elmo’s Butchery (Khomasdal) recorded the lowest basket cost at N$691.65, narrowly ahead of Klein Windhoek Slagtery at N$699.55. Ready Bites (Southern Industry) followed with a basket cost of N$747.00, while Eros Meat Market recorded the highest total at N$951.00.
- Elmo’s Butchery (Khomasdal) – N$691.65
- Klein Windhoek Slagtery – N$699.55
- Ready Bites (Southern Industry) – N$747.00
- Eros Meat Market – N$951.00
Key observations
- Elmo’s Butchery offered the lowest prices for Beef Stew (N$89.95), Brisket (N$95.95/kg), Budget Beef Cuts (N$96.95/kg), and Pork Loin Chops (N$114.95/kg), making it the most affordable option for consumers purchasing budget-friendly meat products.
- Klein Windhoek Slagtery was the cheapest for Liver (N$68.89/kg) and Homemade Boerewors (N$66/kg), placing it a close second overall.
- Ready Bites provided the lowest price for Ground Beef Mince (N$89.00/kg), but relatively higher prices on several other products resulted in a higher total basket cost.
- Eros Meat Market recorded the highest prices in most economic meat categories, with its basket costing approximately 37% more than the cheapest basket.
Conclusion & Consumer Takeaway
Overall, the July survey indicates that Ready Bites (Southern Industry) offered the best value for premium A-Grade meat products, while Elmo’s Butchery (Khomasdal) was the most affordable for economic meat cuts.
The results demonstrate that no single butchery offered the lowest prices across every product, reinforcing the importance of comparing prices when purchasing meat. Consumers who shop strategically based on individual product prices rather than retailer loyalty can achieve meaningful savings on their monthly grocery expenditure.
Disclaimer:
The data presented in this report is independently collected by The Brief. The prices are verified by the respective stores prior to publication.
