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ALDI’S WINNING STREAK CONTINUES AS WHICH? CROWNS IT CHEAPEST SUPERMARKET FOR THE 19TH MONTH IN A ROW

5 June, 2025

  • New research from Which? has revealed that Aldi is still the cheapest place to buy everyday supermarket essentials
  • Shoppers can save almost £2,000 each year[1] by switching from Waitrose to Aldi
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Research by consumer group Which? has found that Aldi is yet again the cheapest supermarket for a basket of 82 essential items this month.  

The total price of a shop at the discount retailer came in at £21.23 less than Morrisons, as well as being cheaper than Sainsbury’s by £20.11, andless expensive than Tesco by £16.87.  Even when using a Clubcard or Nectar Card – Aldi was still the cheapest by far.

What’s more, research reveals savvy shoppers could have saved almost £2,000 by choosing Aldi over Waitrose over the past year – a no brainer for those looking to put away a little cash for a rainy day or summer getaway.

The full May results are below:

RetailerAverage price for 82 items
Aldi£135.48
Lidl (inc loyalty discount)£135.79
Lidl£135.82
Asda£149.94
Tesco (inc loyalty discount)£150.26
Sainsbury’s (inc loyalty discount)£151.82
Tesco£152.35
Sainsbury’s£155.59
Morrisons (inc loyalty discount)£155.76
Morrisons£156.71
Ocado£168.48
Waitrose£184.03

Julie Ashfield, Chief Commercial Officer at Aldi UK, said: “Which? analysis demonstrates Aldi’s determination to provide its customers with quality, affordable groceries as an essential need for the long term.

“We are proud to retain this position of cheapest supermarket for an incredible 19th month, allowing our shoppers to save their money for other life essentials.”

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