Lidl was the cheapest supermarket in February, according to latest analysis comparing the cost of an average shopping list.
The monthly price test by Which? compared the cost of 23 essential goods including own-brands and items such as Hovis bread over the course of 28 days – to reveal the cheapest grocer that month.
It found that, on average, shoppers would have paid £24.21 at Lidl.
It beat rival discounter Aldi by just 62p. Meanwhile, the most expensive supermarket was £9.50 pricier than Lidl for an equivalent basket of groceries.
Groceries with some of the biggest price differences included PG Tips tea bags, which had a difference of £1.52 between Lidl and Waitrose, and own-label seedless grapes, which had a difference of £1.41.
Ryan McDonnell, Lidl chief executive, said: “We are extremely proud that more customers are choosing to shop at Lidl.
“This belief is at the core of everything we do, whether that’s keeping prices low or making our offer as accessible as possible through the opening of new stores
“And it’s clear that shoppers still want and value that in-store experience, despite the impact the pandemic has had on shopping habits.
“In February alone we opened 13 new stores, and our expansion plans continue at pace. As households navigate the increasing cost of living, it is our absolute promise that we will continue to offer them the best value in the market.”
Cheapest supermarkets in February - ranked
- Lidl - £24.21
- Aldi - £24.83
- Asda - £27.35
- Tesco - £27.4
- Sainsbury's - £27.68
- Morrisons - £29.19
- Ocado - £31.28
- Waitrose - £33.71
