Do you ever feel like your shopping basket is shrinking while the prices keep climbing?
You’re not imagining it. Life is getting more expensive—especially for pensioners and those living on a fixed income. Every cent counts, and making the right choice at the till could mean more meals on the table or a bit of breathing room at month’s end. That’s exactly why we check prices so you don’t have to—so you can shop smart, save more, and still enjoy life without stress.
🛒 Spar storms back into 1st place this week with a massive drop to R677.87 per trolley—a welcome relief for many!
🥈 Pick n Pay takes 2nd place at R692.89, while
🥉 Checkers lands in third at R735.21.
🔻 Woolworths holds steady at R862.54, unchanged from last week, but remains the most expensive option.
🚫 Please note: We’ve made the decision to exclude Shoprite going forward. Their product sizes often differ too much for a fair comparison. For instance, while most supermarkets offer 700g loaves of bread, Shoprite promotes cheaper bread that’s only 600g. Shrinkflation at its worst? You decide.
🔍 Notable Deals This Week
- Spar: 170g Tuna at R17.99
- Pick n Pay: 170g Tuna, 2 for R34
Great value for protein-packed pantry staples!
📲 Read the full update here:
| PICKnPAY | SPAR | CHECKERS | WOOLWORTHS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MILK (2Lx6) | R93.99 | R89.99 | R94.99 | R119.99 |
| SUGAR (2,5kg) | R57.99 | R54.99 | R63.99(Sugarfields) | R59.99 |
| EGGS (18) | R59.99 | R44.99 | R49.99 (Nulaid) | R91.99 |
| TOILET PAPER (2 ply18 x350) | R220/2 | R99.99 | R129.99 | R159.99 |
| COFFEE (Nescafe Classic 200g) | R109.99 | R109.99 | R144.99 | R124.99(In-store) |
| TEA (100) | R25.99 | R24.99 | R25.99 | R29.99(In-store) |
| ROOIBOS (80) | R44.99 | R49.99 | R44.99 | R53.99 |
| PEANUT BUTTER (400g) | R38.99 | R44.99 | R29.99 | R49.99 |
| FLOUR (2.5kg) | R33.99 (Sasko) | R34.99 | R34.99 (Snowflake) | R41.99 |
| PAP (2.5kg) | R41.99 (Iwisa) | R42.99 (Iwisa) | R39.99 (Iwisa) | R29.99 (Iwisa) |
| Brown Bread 700g | R16.99(Albany) | R18.99(Albany) | R18.99(Albany) | R19.99 |
| Tuna 170g | R34/2 | R17.99 | R49/3 | R79.99/3 |
| Plan double cream Yoghurt 1kg | R38.99 | R42.99 | R39.99 (Royale) | R52.99 |
| TOTAL | R692.89 | R677.87 | R735.21 | R862.54 |
We know times are tight, and every week brings new price changes. By tracking these fluctuations, we aim to help you make smarter choices and get the best value for your money. Keep following our weekly updates—because every saving counts.
All items can only be purchased online or via the supermarkets’ apps using their respective rewards cards. Where applicable, we’ve factored in multi-buy offers (e.g., two-for-one deals) to determine the final cost. If an own-brand option was available, we opted for that. Prices were checked using an address in Cape Town, and any potential rewards points earned have not been included in the total.
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