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Cheapest UK supermarket named - beating Asda and Tesco

Consumer group Which? has named the cheapest supermarket in the UK for the month of September, with Lidl in second place

by · DevonLive

The battle for the most wallet-friendly supermarket in September has been found, with one retailer emerging as a clear winner, allowing shoppers to save an average of 27 percent compared to the priciest option.

Independent consumer group Which? conducted a study that involved purchasing 59 routine items from leading supermarkets such as Aldi, Lidl, Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury's, Waitrose, Ocado, and Morrisons, aiming to establish an affordability champion.

Aldi triumphed as the UK's least expensive supermarket, narrowly outperforming Lidl for the crown. The cost at Aldi for a basket of 52 essential products totalled £102.68, including staples like bread, milk, and butter.

The study took into account both branded and generic items to maintain equal testing conditions, with temporary deals and loyalty discounts factored in, excluding multibuy promotions, reports the Express.

Aldi was found to be the cheapest(Image: (Image: Getty))

Lidl was slightly dearer than Aldi with their same basket totting up to £103.86, just £1.18 higher, while Waitrose registered as the costliest choice among its peers.

On average, the price tag for 52 basic items at Waitrose was a considerable £130.37, costing shoppers an additional £27.69 over Aldi's prices.

Commenting on the findings, Ele Clark, retail editor at Which?, stated: "Our latest monthly analysis once again sees Aldi crowned as the UK's cheapest supermarket. Given the ongoing strain of high food prices on household budgets, it's understandable many people are choosing discounters to cut costs."

They added: "By switching supermarkets, consumers could save 21 percent, highlighting the advantages of shopping around."

Further insights from the research revealed that Tesco Clubcard holders on average would pay £112.96 whereas non-cardholders were slightly disadvantaged with a bill of £113.35.

Waitrose was found to be the most expensive(Image: (Image: Getty))

Sainsbury's patrons who possess a Nectar card could find themselves paying an average of £113.79, while those without the scheme could be set back by £119.19.

This news follows Aldi being crowned as the UK's cheapest supermarket in August. A study by Which? revealed that 62 food items would cost on average £110.58.

Lidl came in second once again, with the same basket of goods costing customers £1.30 more using their Plus scheme at £111.88 and £112.17 without it.

Waitrose maintained its position as the priciest supermarket in August, with 62 everyday essentials amounting to £140.89.

The most affordable supermarket in September 2024:

  1. Aldi - £102.68
  2. Lidl- £103.86
  3. Asda - £112.19
  4. Tesco (with Clubcard) - £112.96
  5. Tesco (without Clubcard) - £113.35
  6. Sainsbury’s (with Nectar) - £113.79
  7. Morrisons - £119.18
  8. Sainsbury’s (without Nectar) - £119.19
  9. Ocado - £125.16
  10. Waitrose - £130.37