South African supermarkets adjust braai essential prices as inflation impacts consumer budgets nationwide
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South African supermarkets adjust braai essential prices as inflation impacts consumer budgets nationwide

With inflation nudging up to 2.8% in April, South Africans are feeling the squeeze, even when it comes to their beloved braai.

Whether you’re firing up the grill in your backyard or hosting a cozy indoor get-together, keeping your braai budget in check is more important than ever.

Comparing Prices to Help You Stretch Your Rand

To make sure you’re not overspending, The South African took a close look at the prices of key braai essentials across four big supermarket chains: Checkers, Shoprite, Pick n Pay, and Woolworths.

The goal? To find out where you can get the best value without compromising on the tasty stuff that makes a braai special.

Shoprite Emerges as the Best Value for Your Braai Staples

When it comes to affordability, Shoprite clearly leads the pack, offering the lowest prices on many of the essential braai items.

Woolworths, on the other hand, is the priciest, while Checkers and Pick n Pay fall somewhere in the middle, with some competitive pricing on select products.

What’s the Damage on Your Braai Essentials?

Here’s a snapshot of what you’d pay for popular braai items at each supermarket:

  • Boerewors (per kg): Shoprite at R89.99 beats Checkers (R99.99), Pick n Pay (R114.99), and Woolworths (R179.99).

  • Lamb Braai Chops (per kg): Checkers offers the best price at R143.99, with Woolworths at the top end of R229.00.

  • Garlic Bread (250g): Shoprite’s R19.99 is a steal compared to Woolworths’ R59.99.

  • Charcoal (4kg): Pick n Pay sells it cheapest at R69.99.

  • Baked Beans (can): Pick n Pay leads at R16.99.

  • Firelighters: Shoprite and Woolworths both have it for R29.99.

  • KWV Five-Year-Old Brandy (750ml): All stores are consistent at R229.99.

  • Savanna Light Cider (6-pack): Shoprite offers it slightly cheaper at R119.99.

  • Castle Lite (6-pack): Woolworths surprisingly has the lowest price at R89.99.

  • Coca-Cola No Sugar (1.5L): Shoprite and Checkers tie at R15.99.

Adding it all up, the total costs are:
Shoprite leads with R861.90, Checkers follows at R893.90, Pick n Pay at R937.90, and Woolworths comes in highest at R1,092.92.

Where Should You Shop to Save the Most?

If saving money is your main goal, Shoprite is your best bet for all your braai essentials.

Checkers isn’t far behind, while Pick n Pay comes in slightly more expensive.

Woolworths, known for premium offerings, is the most costly option for your braai haul.