By Lucy Ashton
Aldi, which has plans to open a new store next door to Lidl in Castle Street, Dumbarton, has once again managed to hold onto its coveted title as the UK’s most cheapest supermarket in the Which? comparison.
The budget German chain retained its position in August’s price comparison from the consumer champion. It marks its eighth consecutive win, with the retailer taking the top spot for lowest prices every month of 2024 so far.
Comparing prices across eight of the UK’s largest supermarkets, the Which? results found that Aldi shoppers would only be paying £110.58 for a basket of 62 items. It included a range of both grocery and household essentials that are usually on the shopping list.
For the third month in a row, the Which? comparison also included loyalty prices – with Aldi still beating its major competitors. Rival chain Lidl, which is next door to the Aldi site in Castle Street, came in second with its Plus scheme at £111.88, while prices without the app came to an average of £112.17.
However, it is worth mentioning, that for a larger trolley of 165 items, Asda managed to remain the cheapest overall with a total of £424.51. Aldi and Lidl are exempt from the bigger selection, due to the limited amount of branded stock items on offer.
Asda’s win also beats other loyalty price schemes, with Nectar Prices coming to a total of £428.10 and Clubcard Prices taking third with a total of £430.15. Waitrose still ranked as the most expensive for the bigger shop with a total of £466.08.
Julie Ashfield, Managing Director of Buying at Aldi UK, said: “We’ve always promised our customers that we will never be beaten on price, and when looking at the Which? analysis, the results speak for themselves. Our ongoing commitment to providing shoppers with the very best, for less clearly shines through when customers see how much money they can save simply by switching to Aldi.
“Families can enjoy good quality food without breaking the bank thanks to Aldi – and that these savings are a real help for those who will be feeling the pinch next month.”