The latest Which? price comparison has found the cheapest option for July based on a basket of 65 items. Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter We have more newsletters Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter We have more newsletters Aldi has managed to hold onto its title as the cheapest supermarket across the country for July - as shoppers could save over £33 compared to the priciest option. The budget German grocer took the top spot in the latest Which? price comparison.
The consumer watchdog has been helping shoppers get the best value by comparing prices at eight of the UK's largest supermarkets each month. Based on a basket of 65 items that included groceries and household essentials, Aldi was found to be the most affordable with an average total of £113.87.
That's just slightly cheaper than last month where the supermarket's total was £118.41. The latest Which? price results mean that Aldi has been the most affordable supermarket across the country for the entire year so far However, fellow German rival Lidl remains closely behind in second place with a total of £116.
24 - just a £2.37 between the two stores. Meanwhile, Waitrose also managed to hold onto its own crown as the most expensive supermarket.
The premium chain's total for the same 65 items came to £146.98 - meaning it is £33.11 more expensive than Aldi.
Aldi's prices are also offering shoppers a cheaper option compared to major loyalty deals offered from both Tesco and Sainsbury's. Clubcard members would be charged £127.50, while the average cost of nectar prices came in at £129.
81. It is the second time that Which? has included loyalty scheme prices in its monthly comparison following their addition last month. The consumer champion said that loyalty prices will be included where applicable as they reflect customer's shopping habits and priorities.
Join the Daily Record's WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. 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 the latest Which? analysis has shown just how much shoppers can save when they shop at Aldi! "Over the course of the past six months shoppers could have saved a significant amount, showing that when it comes to price - nobody can match Aldi!" Don't miss the latest news from around Scotland and beyond. Sign up to our daily newsletter here .
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