South African Shoppers Compare Grocery Prices at Shoprite Checkers Pick n Pay and Woolworths to Find the Most Affordable Basket in Gauteng

As the month wraps up and wallets refill from paychecks or grants, many South Africans are feeling the squeeze from rising living costs.

Shopping for groceries has become a balancing act—trying to get everything you need without blowing your budget.

With prices still climbing, it pays to know where you’ll get the best bang for your buck.

So, we took a close look at 16 everyday grocery staples across South Africa’s major supermarkets—Shoprite, Checkers, Pick n Pay, and Woolworths—to see who offers the most affordable options this weekend.

Which Supermarket Gives You the Most Value for Your Money?

After crunching the numbers, Checkers emerges as the cheapest option with a full basket totaling R854.85.

Close behind is Pick n Pay at R864.84, followed by Shoprite at R886.84, and Woolworths trailing as the priciest with R911.84.

For shoppers mindful of their budgets, Pick n Pay’s competitive pricing provides some relief, but overall, Checkers is still your go-to for the lowest total grocery bill this week.

What About SASSA Grant Recipients?

If you receive a SASSA grant, you might be pleased to know that special in-store discounts and promotions can help you stretch those funds even further.

Keep an eye out for those deals when you shop!

Note: This price comparison doesn’t take into account any discounts, loyalty card specials, or vouchers—just the base prices.

Prices Can Vary by Location

Since prices can differ depending on whether you’re shopping inland or at the coast, all prices here reflect what you’d pay in Gauteng.

Here’s How the Prices Stack Up for Popular Grocery Items

*Prices accurate at time of publishing and subject to change.

Would You Switch Your Grocery Store to Save Money?

Seeing how prices differ, it might be worth thinking about switching where you shop to save some cash.

Every rand saved counts these days!