BRITAIN’S cheapest supermarket for a basket of 75 items in August has been revealed.
The latest analysis from consumer champions Which? has crowned Aldi as the cheapest grocer.
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It comes after the German discounter was knocked off the top spot by rival Lidl in July for the first time in 20 months.
There was just a 43p difference between the two discounters in August, Which?’s latest survey found.
A basket of 75 items from Aldi cost an average of £127.92, compared with £128.35 from Lidl.
Customers using Lidl’s loyalty discount, Lidl Plus, could save a further 5p on average (£128.30).
The list of 75 items included both branded and own-brand items, such as Birds Eye Peas, Hovis bread, milk and butter.
Asda came in as the third cheapest supermarket, where a basket of 75 groceries cost £139.42.
Meanwhile, Tesco Clubcard members would have paid £142.36, while those shopping in Tesco without a Clubcard would have paid £145.01.
Sainsbury’s customers would have paid £144.75 with a Nectar loyalty card, or £149.02 without one.
A grocery shop in Morrisons cost £147.20 with a More Card, or £147.84 without.
Waitrose was the most expensive supermarket, with a basket of groceries costing £172.61 on average – £44.69 (35%) more than Aldi.
It was also more expensive than online grocer Ocado, which charged £159.79 for the same shopping basket.
A Waitrose spokesperson said: “Our customers know that there’s more to great value than just price.
“That’s why we also offer excellent quality, industry-leading animal welfare standards and fantastic customer service.”
Over the same month, Asda retained its place as one of the UK’s cheapest supermarkets for a longer list of 190 items.
The longer list at Asda cost £474.86, beating the price of shopping at Tesco with a Clubcard by £11.03 (£485.89).
Waitrose was also the most expensive for the bigger supermarket shop, costing £548.14.
The analysis includes special offer prices and loyalty prices where applicable, but not multibuys.
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Which? urged consumers to shop around for their groceries, as choosing one supermarket over another could save up to 35% on your food shop – adding up to over £500 a year.
Which? retail editor Reena Sewraz said: “Aldi is back on form as the UK’s cheapest supermarket in August, according to our latest price analysis, showing that it continues to represent great value without the need for membership prices.
“When it comes to a larger trolley of groceries, Asda holds its own as the cheapest non-discounter supermarket – beating membership prices at Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons.
“As the nights draw in and the weather gets cooler, rising costs will no doubt be a big worry for many households.
“The good news is that there are savings to be had for those who can shop around, simply choosing one supermarket over another could save you 35 per cent.”
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