Braaiing this weekend? Here’s where to find the best price for boerewors
Looking for the best deals on traditional boerewors – and other braai essentials? We’ve compared prices at four South African supermarkets.
Nothing beats a relaxing weekend with friends and family around the braai – especially when traditional boerewors is on the menu.
But with prices of a basket of braai essentials rising, finding the best deals can make all the difference.
We’ve compared prices for popular braai items across four of South Africa’s favourite supermarkets – Woolworths, Checkers, Shoprite, and Pick n Pay – to help you get the best value for your money.
With the best overall price of R833.90 at Shoprite, it’s time to fire up the grill and enjoy a great meal without overspending!
Each week we visit the supermarkets so you don’t waste your time, effort – and most importantly – money.
BRAAI WITH THESE BEST PRICES IN SOUTH AFRICA
We’ve compared 10 common braai items this week to establish which supermarket is offering the best prices – both on individual items and for the entire basket.
AND THE CHEAPEST SUPERMARKET IS …
| Rank | Supermarket | Price |
| 1 | Shoprite | R833.90 |
| 2 | Checkers | R898.90 |
| 3 | Pick n Pay | R919.90 |
| 4 | Woolworths | R1 059.91 |
TO NOTE
We do not consider 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
WHAT’S IN THE BRAAI BASKET?
| Product | Checkers | Shoprite | Pick n Pay | Woolworths |
| Traditional Boerewors/kg | R99.99 | R98.99 | R122.99 | R159.99 |
| Lamb Braai Chops/kg | R179.99 | R164.99 | R179.99 | R229.00 |
| 250g Garlic Bread | R39.99 | R19.99 | R39.99 | R59.99 |
| 4kg Charcoal | R75.99 | R54.99 | R69.99 | R104.99 |
| Baked Beans | R17.99 | R16.99 | R16.99 | R25.99 |
| Firelighters | R39.99 | R29.99 | R37.99 | R29.99 |
| KWV Five-Year-Old Brandy 750ml | R219.99 | R219.99 | R219.99 | R219.99 |
| Savanna Light Cider 6x330ml | R119.99 | R119.99 | R119.99 | R119.99 |
| Castle Lite Bottles 6 x330ml | R89.99 | R89.99 | R89.99 | R89.99 |
| Coca-Cola No Sugar 1.5L | R14.99 | R17.99 | R21.99 | R19.99 |
| TOTAL | R898.90 | R833.90 | R919.90 | R1 059.91 |
Would you change where you shop if it meant saving money, or do price differences mean little to you? What additional braai items would you like to see compared going forward?
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