Tesco Clubcard users could be as much as £150.60 worse off compared to shoppers at Aldi or Lidl, new research has revealed.
Despite Tesco offering discounts through its ‘Clubcard prices,’ a report from consumer magazine Which? reveals that shoppers at Tesco are still paying significantly more compared to Aldi.
In August’s supermarket comparison, Which? found Aldi to be the cheapest supermarket once again, with an average basket of 63 popular groceries costing £110.58 per month.
Lidl came in second, slightly more expensive at £111.88, followed by Asda at £121.85.
Meanwhile, Tesco, even with Clubcard prices factores in, averaged £123.13 per month. This leads to a monthly difference of £12.55 more at Tesco, amounting to £150.60 per year for 12 monthly shops.
Sainsbury’s, even with a Nectar card, was pricier than Tesco, Asda, Aldi, or Lidl, with an average cost of £123.75 per month.
Tesco without a Clubcard was still more affordable than Morrisons, which charged £129.79—£6.04 higher than Tesco’s non-Clubcard price and over £19 more than Aldi.
Waitrose topped the list as the most expensive, with an average basket costing £140.89, making it 27 percent pricier than Aldi.
Ele Clark, senior Which? money and shopping editor, said: “Our latest monthly analysis once again sees Aldi crowned as the UK’s cheapest supermarket.
“Given the ongoing strain of high food prices on household budgets, it’s understandable that many people are choosing discounters to cut costs. By switching supermarkets, consumers could save 22 percent, highlighting the advantages of shopping around.”
Here’s the full table of results from Which? Research, showing the average monthly price for a basket of the same goods per retailer:
- Aldi – £110.58
- Lidl (with Lidl Plus) – £111.88
- Lidl (without Lidl Plus) – £112.17
- Asda – £121.85
- Tesco (with Clubcard) – £123.13
- Tesco (without Clubcard) – £123.62
- Sainsbury’s (with Nectar) – £123.75
- Sainsbury’s (without Nectar) – £129.63
- Morrisons – £129.79
- Ocado – £133.99
- Waitrose – £140.89.
