Sainsbury’s Shoppers Face Nearly £1,500 Higher Annual Grocery Bills Than Aldi Customers

Recent analysis from a consumer group reveals that the average weekly shopping basket at Sainsbury’s is considerably more costly than the equivalent basket at Aldi. Even when Sainsbury’s customers benefit from using the Nectar loyalty card, their weekly expenses average around £214.04 as opposed to Aldi’s £185.83, resulting in an extra cost of nearly £1,467 across a full year when similar shopping patterns persist.

In comparison, discount rival Lidl consistently comes very close to Aldi’s pricing. When accounting for the small price increase with its own loyalty scheme, Lidl’s average basket price hovers just a few pence above Aldi’s weekly cost, reinforcing its standing as one of the most affordable options among the UK’s largest supermarkets.

The study compared the prices of everyday groceries across eight major retailers in the UK, clearly illustrating the significant price disparities that consumers face and emphasizing the potential long-term savings for those opting for discount supermarkets like Aldi and Lidl.