Price watch: Get fresh milk cheaper at this supermarket this week

As food prices continue to vary between retailers, choosing the right store can help stretch your budget—especially for everyday essentials like milk.

South Africans are becoming more price-conscious, comparing costs between supermarkets to ensure they get the best value for their money.

This week, The South African website takes a look at the price of a 2-litre bottle of Clover Full Cream Fresh Milk across four major supermarkets: Woolworths, Checkers, Shoprite, and Pick n Pay. From milk, we assess where consumers can save the most.

Shoprite offers the lowest price for milk at R21.99, making it the cheapest option. Pick n Pay lists it at R35.99, while both Woolworths and Checkers price it at R38.99, making them the most expensive choices.

Which supermarket offers the best overall price?

Ranked from cheapest to most expensive

WHAT’S IN THE GROCERY BASKET?

We compared 16 common household items to establish which supermarket offers the best prices – both on individual items and for the entire basket – this week.

NOTE:

We do not factor in discounts or card-holder specials in this comparison.

When the exact name-brand items are not available, we use the nearest alternative house-brand alternative.

Due to fluctuations in prices both inland and at the coast in South Africa, the prices below are based on those payable in Gauteng.

Would you change where you shop if it meant saving some money?

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