Metro recorded the lowest average annual basket cost at N$921.70, making it the most affordable option for consumers in 2025. Checkers and Woermann Brock followed closely, with average annual costs of N$943.00 and N$941.90 respectively.
Metro consistently offered the best value throughout the year, while the price differences between hypermarkets remained relatively modest. The most affordable month to shop across all hypermarkets was August, likely reflecting seasonal promotions and pricing adjustments. Despite the narrow price gaps, consumers could still save approximately N$20–N$25 per basket by consistently shopping at Metro.
To maximize savings on a full household grocery basket, consumers should prioritize shopping at Metro as their primary hypermarket. Monitoring promotional periods at Checkers and Woermann Brock may also present opportunities for additional savings on selected items.
What’s in the basket?
The analysis focuses on hypermarket pricing over the year for a typical household grocery basket, comprising essential food, cleaning, and personal care items. The basket includes white bread (loaf), 2L cooking oil (cheapest option), Top Score maize meal (5kg), white sugar (2.5kg), chicken (1.5kg), Tastic rice (2kg), Polana macaroni pasta (3kg), long-life full cream milk (1L), and 2-ply toilet paper (9 rolls, 350 sheets).
It also covers Wellingtons tomato sauce (750ml), Sunlight washing powder (2kg), Rama butter (500g), eggs (18 medium, cheapest option), Sunlight dishwashing liquid (750ml), Aquafresh toothpaste (100ml), a bar of soap (cheapest option), as well as fresh produce including onions (1kg), potatoes (1kg), and tomatoes (1kg).
