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The Advertiser
25-06-2025
- Business
- The Advertiser
The cheapest supermarkets revealed and which states have the most exxy groceries
Aldi is the cheapest supermarket for Australians, according to Choice. It found a full basket of 14 items cost $55.35 at Aldi, $58.92 at Woolworths, $59.22 at Coles and $69.74 at IGA. The basket included 10 fresh items and four frozen items. Choice has revealed what was inside the basket for the first time as part of its investigation, which was released on June 25. Items included bulk-packed chicken breasts, carrots, Royal Gala apples, Cavendish bananas, strawberries, butternut pumpkin, garlic, brown onions, Sanitarium Weetbix, full cream milk, drinking chocolate, vegetable stock, sour cream, and quick oat sachets. The Choice analysis also found that where you lived made a difference to how much you paid, with Western Australians usually paying more than their eastern state counterparts. Shoppers in NSW paid less than in other states at Woolworths and IGA; those in the ACT and NSW got the best deal at Aldi; and Queensland shoppers paid less at Coles. READ MORE: NSW state budget 2025: all the regional winners and losers revealed Choice chief executive Ashley de Silva said Aldi had the best prices on a range of items. "Without specials, Woolworths had the cheapest chicken breasts and pumpkin, while Coles had the best deal on apples," said Ms de Silva. "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." She advised people to check the unit pricing, keep an eye on specials, shop around, and try homebrand products. Aldi is the cheapest supermarket for Australians, according to Choice. It found a full basket of 14 items cost $55.35 at Aldi, $58.92 at Woolworths, $59.22 at Coles and $69.74 at IGA. The basket included 10 fresh items and four frozen items. Choice has revealed what was inside the basket for the first time as part of its investigation, which was released on June 25. Items included bulk-packed chicken breasts, carrots, Royal Gala apples, Cavendish bananas, strawberries, butternut pumpkin, garlic, brown onions, Sanitarium Weetbix, full cream milk, drinking chocolate, vegetable stock, sour cream, and quick oat sachets. The Choice analysis also found that where you lived made a difference to how much you paid, with Western Australians usually paying more than their eastern state counterparts. Shoppers in NSW paid less than in other states at Woolworths and IGA; those in the ACT and NSW got the best deal at Aldi; and Queensland shoppers paid less at Coles. READ MORE: NSW state budget 2025: all the regional winners and losers revealed Choice chief executive Ashley de Silva said Aldi had the best prices on a range of items. "Without specials, Woolworths had the cheapest chicken breasts and pumpkin, while Coles had the best deal on apples," said Ms de Silva. "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." She advised people to check the unit pricing, keep an eye on specials, shop around, and try homebrand products. Aldi is the cheapest supermarket for Australians, according to Choice. It found a full basket of 14 items cost $55.35 at Aldi, $58.92 at Woolworths, $59.22 at Coles and $69.74 at IGA. The basket included 10 fresh items and four frozen items. Choice has revealed what was inside the basket for the first time as part of its investigation, which was released on June 25. Items included bulk-packed chicken breasts, carrots, Royal Gala apples, Cavendish bananas, strawberries, butternut pumpkin, garlic, brown onions, Sanitarium Weetbix, full cream milk, drinking chocolate, vegetable stock, sour cream, and quick oat sachets. The Choice analysis also found that where you lived made a difference to how much you paid, with Western Australians usually paying more than their eastern state counterparts. Shoppers in NSW paid less than in other states at Woolworths and IGA; those in the ACT and NSW got the best deal at Aldi; and Queensland shoppers paid less at Coles. READ MORE: NSW state budget 2025: all the regional winners and losers revealed Choice chief executive Ashley de Silva said Aldi had the best prices on a range of items. "Without specials, Woolworths had the cheapest chicken breasts and pumpkin, while Coles had the best deal on apples," said Ms de Silva. "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." She advised people to check the unit pricing, keep an eye on specials, shop around, and try homebrand products. Aldi is the cheapest supermarket for Australians, according to Choice. It found a full basket of 14 items cost $55.35 at Aldi, $58.92 at Woolworths, $59.22 at Coles and $69.74 at IGA. The basket included 10 fresh items and four frozen items. Choice has revealed what was inside the basket for the first time as part of its investigation, which was released on June 25. Items included bulk-packed chicken breasts, carrots, Royal Gala apples, Cavendish bananas, strawberries, butternut pumpkin, garlic, brown onions, Sanitarium Weetbix, full cream milk, drinking chocolate, vegetable stock, sour cream, and quick oat sachets. The Choice analysis also found that where you lived made a difference to how much you paid, with Western Australians usually paying more than their eastern state counterparts. Shoppers in NSW paid less than in other states at Woolworths and IGA; those in the ACT and NSW got the best deal at Aldi; and Queensland shoppers paid less at Coles. READ MORE: NSW state budget 2025: all the regional winners and losers revealed Choice chief executive Ashley de Silva said Aldi had the best prices on a range of items. "Without specials, Woolworths had the cheapest chicken breasts and pumpkin, while Coles had the best deal on apples," said Ms de Silva. "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." She advised people to check the unit pricing, keep an eye on specials, shop around, and try homebrand products.
7NEWS
25-06-2025
- Business
- 7NEWS
Aldi, Coles, IGA or Woolworths: Australia's cheapest supermarket for winter groceries revealed
Consumer group CHOICE says Aldi is the cheapest supermarket for winter groceries, after it released its latest quarterly survey of an average basket of items. 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. '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 wasn't too far behind at $58.92. The Coles basket without specials came in at $59.22, and the IGA basket would cost you $69.74,' says Ashley de Silva, CHOICE CEO. 'Without specials, Woolworths had the cheapest chicken breasts and pumpkin, while Coles had the best deal on apples. 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. '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. 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.' Choice Survey Details Field workers priced groceries at 104 supermarkets in 27 locations across Australia in March 2025. CHOICE's base basket, which will remain the same over the next year, includes: Full cream milk Sanitarium Weetbix Royal Gala apples Carrots Cavendish bananas Strawberries Chicken breast fillets, bulk pack Spotlight items for this quarter were: Political Response The cost of living and supermarket prices dominated the last term of federal parliament. During the recent federal election campaign, the prime minister and Labor promised to introduce laws to stamp out supermarket price gouging. The Coalition has a policy of introducing divestiture laws, which would allow the ACCC to force supermarkets to sell off stores to increase competition.
Perth Now
25-06-2025
- Business
- Perth Now
Australia's cheapest supermarket for winter groceries revealed
Consumer group CHOICE says Aldi is the cheapest supermarket for winter groceries, after it released its latest quarterly survey of an average basket of items. 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. '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 wasn't too far behind at $58.92. The Coles basket without specials came in at $59.22, and the IGA basket would cost you $69.74,' says Ashley de Silva, CHOICE CEO. 'Without specials, Woolworths had the cheapest chicken breasts and pumpkin, while Coles had the best deal on apples. 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. '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. 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.' Field workers priced groceries at 104 supermarkets in 27 locations across Australia in March 2025. CHOICE's base basket, which will remain the same over the next year, includes: Full cream milk Sanitarium Weetbix Royal Gala apples Carrots Cavendish bananas Strawberries Chicken breast fillets, bulk pack Spotlight items for this quarter were: Vegetable stock Sour cream Drinking chocolate Butternut pumpkin Quick oat sachets Garlic Brown onions The cost of living and supermarket prices dominated the last term of federal parliament. During the recent federal election campaign, the prime minister and Labor promised to introduce laws to stamp out supermarket price gouging. The Coalition has a policy of introducing divestiture laws, which would allow the ACCC to force supermarkets to sell off stores to increase competition.
Perth Now
24-06-2025
- Business
- Perth Now
Where to buy the cheapest groceries
New research has revealed which of Australia's grocery chains offer the cheapest supplies for Aussies this winter. Consumer group CHOICE recently conducted a detailed survey of 104 supermarkets in 27 locations across the country to identify which stores offered the best prices when it comes to a basket of specific, easy-to-find and commonly purchased groceries. Coles, Woolworths, Aldi and IGA were assessed on their pricing of standard items like full cream milk, carrots, chicken breast fillets and strawberries, as well as winter staples like drinking chocolate, brown onions and garlic. The results were as follows: Aldi: $55.35 Woolworths: $58.92 Coles: $59.92 IGA: $69.64 CHOICE CEO Ashley de Silva. Supplied Credit: News Corp Australia The price of each chain's basket is updated each quarter. Aldi is still the cheapest and IGA is still the most expensive, but across the board prices have fluctuated slightly per basket. CHOICE CEO Ashley de Silva said Aldi's winter-themed items 'had the best deal for shoppers looking to keep cosy'. 'Without specials, Woolworths had the cheapest chicken breasts and pumpkin,' Mr de Silva said. 'Coles had the best deals on apples. At IGA, you paid less for carrots and garlic than at the other three supermarkets. For all other products, Aldi is your best bet.' ALDI wins in prices according to the latest CHOICE survey on grocery baskets. Supplied Credit: Supplied '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. '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.' Independent Tasmanian Senator Tammy Tyrrell said the findings were a win for public pressure on grocery companies. 'Aussies said they were fed up with cowboy behaviour and dodgy deals from major supermarkets,' she said. 'After shining a spotlight on their bad habits, this CHOICE report shows prices between ALDI, Coles and Woolworths are much closer than they were a year ago. It's a win for standing up to the big guys.' Senator Tammy Tyrrell has praised CHOICE's data collection. NewsWire / Martin Ollman Credit: News Corp Australia Senator Tyrrell wants ALDI to set up shop in her home state. 'Once again, CHOICE shows ALDI has cheaper prices than Coles or Woolies, yet ALDI continues to treat Tasmanians like the poor cousins of our mainland counterparts,' she said. 'We have a lack of supermarket competition, we're the state with the lowest wages and Tasmanians are paying the price for it – quite literally. 'I'm just a girl, standing in front of an ALDI, asking you to come to Tasmania.' The ACCC released a report in March that said that while Australia's grocery chains were some of the most profitable in the world, they had not engaged in any form of misconduct or price gouging.
West Australian
24-06-2025
- Business
- West Australian
CHOICE survey reveals cheapest supermarket grocery options for Aussies
New research has revealed which of Australia's grocery chains offer the cheapest supplies for Aussies this winter. Consumer group CHOICE recently conducted a detailed survey of 104 supermarkets in 27 locations across the country to identify which stores offered the best prices when it comes to a basket of specific, easy-to-find and commonly purchased groceries. Coles, Woolworths, Aldi and IGA were assessed on their pricing of standard items like full cream milk, carrots, chicken breast fillets and strawberries, as well as winter staples like drinking chocolate, brown onions and garlic. The results were as follows: Aldi: $55.35 Woolworths: $58.92 Coles: $59.92 IGA: $69.64 The price of each chain's basket is updated each quarter. Aldi is still the cheapest and IGA is still the most expensive, but across the board prices have fluctuated slightly per basket. CHOICE CEO Ashley de Silva said Aldi's winter-themed items 'had the best deal for shoppers looking to keep cosy'. 'Without specials, Woolworths had the cheapest chicken breasts and pumpkin,' Mr de Silva said. 'Coles had the best deals on apples. At IGA, you paid less for carrots and garlic than at the other three supermarkets. For all other products, Aldi is your best bet.' '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. '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.' Independent Tasmanian Senator Tammy Tyrrell said the findings were a win for public pressure on grocery companies. 'Aussies said they were fed up with cowboy behaviour and dodgy deals from major supermarkets,' she said. 'After shining a spotlight on their bad habits, this CHOICE report shows prices between ALDI, Coles and Woolworths are much closer than they were a year ago. It's a win for standing up to the big guys.' Senator Tyrrell wants ALDI to set up shop in her home state. 'Once again, CHOICE shows ALDI has cheaper prices than Coles or Woolies, yet ALDI continues to treat Tasmanians like the poor cousins of our mainland counterparts,' she said. 'We have a lack of supermarket competition, we're the state with the lowest wages and Tasmanians are paying the price for it – quite literally. 'I'm just a girl, standing in front of an ALDI, asking you to come to Tasmania.' The ACCC released a report in March that said that while Australia's grocery chains were some of the most profitable in the world, they had not engaged in any form of misconduct or price gouging.
