Pupkewitz offered the cheapest overall basket at N$7,374.03, making it the most affordable retailer for November and the cheapest for the fourth consecutive month. BUCO followed with a total of N$7,752.56, placing it just ahead of Build It and Ark Trading, which recorded the highest basket price among the four retailers.
Pupkewitz (N$7,374.03)
- Pupkewitz secures the cheapest overall basket by maintaining balanced competitiveness across both high-value items (such as aluminium fittings) and medium-cost items (like ceiling boards and door frames).
BUCO (N$ 7,752.56)
- BUCO positions itself as a mid-range. While not consistently the cheapest, BUCO remains competitive in several categories such as ceiling boards, brickforce, and some aluminium products.
Build It (N$ 7,782.46)
- Build It provides competitive pricing in specific categories, particularly aluminium windows and cement products. However, higher prices in categories like paint and bricks reduce its overall competitiveness.
Ark Trading (N$ 7,791.83)
- Ark Trading dominates many low-cost items (bricks, brickforce) and performs exceptionally well on certain high-value goods such as paint and sliding doors.
The Price-Conscious Consumer Basket
To determine the lowest possible cost a consumer can achieve, the cheapest price for each item across all four stores was selected. The resulting Total Minimum Basket Cost is N$7,048.30. This represents the absolute minimum a consumer could spend by purchasing each item at the retailer offering the best price.
The minimum basket is N$325.73 cheaper than Pupkewitz’s basket and N$743.53 cheaper than the most expensive retailer’s basket.
The first six items alone make up roughly 88% of the conservative basket’s total cost. This shows that the overall basket is driven largely by high-value products, particularly aluminium fittings and paint.
Consumer Takeaway
A highly price-conscious shopper can achieve savings of over N$325 by sourcing each item from the lowest-priced retailer. For households undertaking major renovations, maximizing savings on aluminium doors/windows and paint is essential, as these items contribute the most to total project costs.
Disclaimer: This survey is for informational purposes only and is based on prices collected in October 2025. Prices may vary due to supplier changes in stock issues or timing. Contact retailers directly for the latest information.
