Windhoek Cash & Carry retained its position as the most competitively priced wholesaler for the second consecutive month, with the total grocery basket costing N$1,052.32.
This was followed by NAMICA at N$1,082.66 and Wecke & Voigts at N$1,099.60. Metro and Agra recorded the highest basket costs at N$1,117.93 and N$1,118.93, respectively.
The difference between the least expensive basket and the most expensive basket amounted to N$66.61, representing a potential saving of approximately 6.0% for consumers purchasing the same basket of goods at the most affordable wholesaler.
- At an individual product level, Windhoek Cash & Carry offered the lowest prices for four of the seven grocery items surveyed, namely 5-litre cooking oil (N$166.95), 10kg Top Score maize meal (N$117.50), 10kg Tastic rice (N$174.99), and 10kg Vetkoek wheat flour (N$137.95). These competitive prices largely contributed to its position as the lowest-cost wholesaler overall.
- Metro recorded the lowest prices for the remaining three products, namely 10kg white sugar (N$186.99), 5kg Polana Macaroni Pasta (N$126.99), and the 6-pack of Nammilk Full Cream Long Life Milk (N$128.99). However, comparatively higher prices for cooking oil and rice increased Metro’s overall basket cost, placing it fourth in the overall ranking.
- Although NAMICA did not offer the lowest price for any individual item, it maintained relatively competitive pricing across the basket, resulting in the second-lowest overall basket cost. Likewise, Wecke & Voigts recorded mid-range prices across most items, placing third overall despite not being the cheapest for any individual product.
- Agra recorded the highest overall basket cost during the month. While its prices remained broadly comparable with those of other wholesalers, it did not offer the lowest price for any of the products surveyed, resulting in the highest total basket value.
Conclusion & Consumer Takeaway
Overall, the June 2026 comparison indicates that Windhoek Cash & Carry continues to provide the best overall value for consumers purchasing staple grocery items in bulk. While individual products may occasionally be cheaper at competing wholesalers, consumers purchasing an entire grocery basket would have realised the greatest savings by shopping at Windhoek Cash & Carry.
The findings also reinforce the importance of comparing prices across retailers, as relatively small price differences on individual products can accumulate into meaningful savings on the total grocery bill.
