Waitrose shoppers could save £900 over 6 months by switching to UK’s cheapest supermarket, expert reveals
WAITROSE shoppers could save a whopping £900 over a six month period by switching to the UK’s cheapest supermarket.
An expert recently revealed how much cash can be saved from changing where you shop – and it’s enough to take a family of four on holiday to Center Parcs.
Aldi is the UK’s cheapest supermarket for July and shoppers save up to £34 per week on average by shopping at Aldi compared to Waitrose.
This amounts to £884 saved in the first six months of 2024.
Those who thought they might be getting a good deal when they use their Nectar or Clubcard are still better off shopping at Aldi — even when loyalty cards are used.
Which? included loyalty prices in its monthly Cheapest Supermarket price comparison, looking at the cost of groceries and household essentials.
The results showed Sainsbury’s to be £15.94 more expensive, while Tesco was £13.63 dearer, when using loyalty prices, solidifying the message that the only place to get Aldi prices is at Aldi.
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!”
It comes as Aldi shoppers are rushing to snap up products from its new easy Asian-inspired “fakeaway” range.
With most products coming in at less than a £1, the new series includes Vietnamese spring rolls, sweet & sour rice and Thai pork steaks.
The new range includes two different rice and noodle flavours, pork cutlets and a kit for making your own spring rolls at home.
Available in Aldi stores and online already, the low-cost series is likely to be a hit.
The popular bargain supermarket says customers can “indulge in flavours from all four corners of Asia from the comfort of their own home” with the new items.
Its selection of noodles come in udon and ramen options, 85p for 300g, which can both be added straight to the pan.
The Thai pork loin steaks, £2.99 for 440g, come already marinated in a “sweet, spicy and sour Thai rub”.
And the Vietnamese spring roll kit, £2.49 for 200g, promises to see your plate full in less than 15 minutes.
Price breakdown
Retailer – Average price for the same 65 items
Aldi – £113.87
Lidl – £116.24
Asda – £125.61
Tesco Clubcard – £127.50
Sainsbury’s Nectar – £129.81
Tesco – £130.27
Morrisons – £133.28
Sainsbury’s – £134.41
Ocado – £140.76
Waitrose – £146.98
But customers will have to add the fish or meat and veg, as the kit only comes with rice paper and dipping sauce.
Aldi said of the new offering: “From pouch to plate in just 15 minutes, these rolls are the perfect side dish to any main dish. Simply add beansprouts, meat, fish or vegetables.”