Aldi has once again been recognized as the most economical supermarket for the month, according to the recent price analysis conducted by Which?. The comparison included prices for a list of 89 items in February, revealing that Aldi’s average cost for the month was £161.56.
Lidl followed closely behind, with a list totaling £162.75, just £1.19 more expensive than Aldi. Asda secured the third spot at £181.06, with Tesco trailing slightly behind at £181.58 with a Clubcard.
The list of 89 items encompassed both branded and own-brand products like Birds Eye Peas, Hovis bread, milk, and butter. On the other hand, Waitrose emerged as the priciest supermarket this month, with an average total of £217.02 for a smaller selection of items, marking a significant variance of £55.46 compared to Aldi.
The analysis also extended to a longer list of 225 items, where Tesco claimed the title of the most cost-effective supermarket for Clubcard members. The larger shop at Tesco totaled £580.35, making it cheaper than Asda by £3.97.
Without a Clubcard, the shopping bill at Tesco escalated to £629.25, an additional £48.90. Notably, Aldi and Lidl were excluded from this comparison due to their narrower product range compared to other supermarkets.
Waitrose retained its position as the priciest option on average, with the larger shop costing £650.11, marking a difference of £69.76 compared to Tesco with a Clubcard. The Which? analysis factored in special offer prices and loyalty discounts where applicable, excluding multibuys.
Reena Sewraz, Which? Retail Editor, highlighted Aldi’s top ranking and the fierce competition between discounters, emphasizing Tesco’s value for branded products through Clubcard savings. She also expressed anticipation for wider accessibility to these savings at Tesco later in the year.
With ongoing budget constraints, the analysis underscores the potential for significant savings by being selective about where to shop, potentially saving hundreds of pounds annually.