Tesco Clubcard users could be £652 worse off a year, new research shows. While Tesco continues to offer significant discounts through its ‘Clubcard prices’, a new report from consumer magazine Which? suggests that even with these discounts, shoppers at Tesco are paying £652 more per year compared to those who shop at Aldi.
In August’s supermarket comparison, Which? found Aldi to be the cheapest, with an average basket of 63 popular groceries costing £110.58 per month.
Lidl was the second most affordable, just £1.30 more than Aldi, followed by Asda at £121.85.
Tesco, with Clubcard prices included, averaged £123.13. This translates to a weekly cost of £12.55 more at Tesco, resulting in an annual difference of £652.60.
Sainsbury’s, even with a Nectar card, was more expensive than Tesco, Asda, Aldi, or Lidl, with an average cost of £123.75 per month.
However, Tesco without a Clubcard was still cheaper than Morrisons, which charged £129.79—£6.04 more than Tesco without a Clubcard and over £19 more than Aldi.
Waitrose was the priciest, with an average basket cost of £140.89, 27 percent more than Aldi.
Ele Clark, senior Which? money and shopping editor, commented: “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.
