Consumer group CHOICE has released the results of its latest quarterly, government-funded report on supermarket prices across the country.
Now in its second year, CHOICE’s latest supermarket basket features new products and a smaller “base basket”, allowing more spotlight items to be added each quarter, and a wider variety of products to be compared across the year.
In addition to base items, which will be tracked across the year, this quarter’s basket surveyed the prices of a number of popular winter products – vegetable stock, sour cream, drinking chocolate, butternut pumpkin, quick oats, garlic, and onions.
Latest results
CHOICE’s latest quarterly report found that ALDI had the best deal for shoppers looking to keep cosy this winter, with the full basket of 14 items without specials costing $55.35.
Woolworths followed at $58.92, then Coles ($59.22) and IGA ($69.74).
“Without specials, Woolworths had the cheapest chicken breasts and pumpkin, while Coles had the best deal on apples,” said Ashley de Silva, CHOICE CEO.
“At IGA, you paid less for carrots and garlic than at the three other supermarkets. For all other products in our basket, ALDI is your best bet.”
When taking into account specials, ALDI still came out on top, with its basket costing $54.44. Coles was next at $57.67, then Woolworths at $58.86, and IGA at $67.54.
Jordan Lack, Chief Commercial Officer at ALDI Australia says the findings show ALDI delivers genuine savings, no matter what’s in your basket.
“Whether you’re picking up winter warmers to beat the cold or just topping up on everyday essentials, ALDI will always deliver unbeatable value through our range of great quality products at everyday low prices,” he said.
“With 88 per cent of the nation’s population living within 20km of an ALDI store, our exclusive range of quality products are now even more accessible.”
Other ways to save
CHOICE reiterated that there are many ways to save on your weekly grocery shop.
“All up, if you’re planning a hearty porridge breakfast, or wanting a cup of hot chocolate to keep you feeling snug, ALDI should be your first stop,” he said.
“But, as always, there are lots of other ways to save on your weekly grocery shop. Checking the unit pricing, keeping an eye on specials, shopping around, and trying out house brand products can all add up to significant savings.”
