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ALDI NAMED WHICH? CHEAPEST SUPERMARKET FIVE MONTHS IN A ROW

5 June, 2024

  • The latest research from consumer group Which? has revealed that Aldi is the UK’s cheapest supermarket for May
  • A shop at Aldi is over £36 cheaper than Waitrose
  •  Aldi has secured the title of Which? Cheapest Supermarket of the Year for three years running (2021-2023)

Aldi has secured its title as the UK’s cheapest supermarket for the fifth consecutive month this year, according to leading consumer group Which?.

The title solidifies the leading supermarket’s reputation as the go-to destination for budget-savvy shoppers looking for products of the highest quality at the very lowest prices.

Consumer group Which? conducted its monthly Cheapest Supermarket price comparison, looking at the cost of groceries and household essentials. The latest research shows that throughout May, Aldi was a huge £36.57 cheaper than the most expensive supermarket, Waitrose – for an equivalent list of shopping items.

Which? also revealed Aldi to be £20.77 cheaper than Sainsbury’s, and £17.28 cheaper than Tesco.

The full results are below:

RetailerAverage Price for 69 Items
Aldi£121.56
Lidl£124.88
Asda£137.91
Tesco£138.84
Sainsbury’s£142.33
Morrisons£144.36
Ocado£147.64
Waitrose£158.13

The news comes as Aldi recently launched a bold new TV advert, which pokes fun at competitors attempting to ‘price match’ products. The creative, which features a familiar catchy 90s tune, hammers home the message that Aldi will not be beaten on price!

Julie Ashfield, Managing Director of Buying at Aldi UK, said: “There’s only one place that shoppers can get Aldi prices and that’s at Aldi! This latest analysis from Which? is further evidence of that. We’re proud to maintain our position as the UK’s Cheapest Supermarket in 2024 as we continue to bring award-winning products to customers at the lowest possible prices.”

For more information, please contact the Aldi Press Office on:
T: 0161 235 0300 or aldi@citypress.co.uk

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ALDI’S UNBEATEN RUN CONTINUES AS IT IS CROWNED WHICH? CHEAPEST SUPERMARKET FOR MAY 

4 June, 2026
  • Consumer champion Which? has named Aldi the UK’s Cheapest Supermarket for May – a 100% record in 2026 which extends back to November 2025 
  • Shoppers can save a total of £67.19 by switching from Waitrose to Aldi 

New analysis from consumer champion Which? has once again confirmed Aldi as the UK’s cheapest supermarket for May 2026, based on a basket of 95 popular grocery items.   

Even after loyalty discounts were applied, shoppers would still have paid up to £30 less at Aldi than at Sainsbury’s (priced £198.79) and Tesco (£196.88). Morrisons was £29.20 steeper (£197.50), while Waitrose was a whopping £67.19 more than Aldi for the same basket at £235.49. 

The result continues Aldi’s strong start to 2026, having topped the Which? rankings every month so far this year and building on its recognition as Cheapest Supermarket of the Year for 20251.  

The retailer was also recently named Which?’s ‘Best Value Brand of the Year’, recognised for consistently delivering strong quality at low prices2.  

Julie Ashfield, Chief Commercial Officer at Aldi UK, said: “Being named the UK’s cheapest supermarket once again by Which? is fantastic recognition of our unwavering commitment to offering customers the very best value. At Aldi, we know how important it is for shoppers to make their money go further, especially as we head into the summer months. Our low prices mean shoppers can enjoy great quality food without overspending.” 

The full May results are below:  

Retailer Average price for 95 items 
Aldi £168.30 
Lidl (inc loyalty discount) £170.58 
Lidl £170.66 
Asda £192.58 
Tesco (incl. Clubcard) £196.88 
Morrisons £197.50 
Sainsbury’s (including Nectar) £198.79 
Tesco £202.27 
Sainsbury’s £206.18 
Ocado £217.86 
Waitrose £235.49 

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