Cheapest supermarket revealed – it’s not Lidl and it’s £30 cheaper than Tesco even with a Clubcard

THE UK’s cheapest supermarket has been revealed — and shoppers could save more than £30 compared with Tesco’s Clubcard prices. Aldi kept its crown after a basket of 92 everyday groceries cost an average of £159.36 in August, according to Which? The UK’s cheapest supermarket has been revealed – and shoppers could save a small fortune Credit: Getty That was £30.09 cheaper than the equivalent shop at Tesco with Clubcard discounts, which came to £189.45. Lidl narrowly missed out on the top spot, charging £161.10 for the same basket — just £1.74 more than Aldi. Sign up for the Money newsletter Thank you! The comparison included a mixture of branded and own-brand essentials, including milk, cheese and Hovis sliced bread. Asda finished third with a bill of £185.21, but Sainsbury’s was hot on its heels for shoppers using Nectar prices. The Sainsbury’s basket cost Nectar members £185.55 — just 34p more than Asda — after loyalty discounts were applied to 26 products. Without a Nectar card, however, the same shop cost £195.33, almost £10 extra and enough to make Sainsbury’s the third-most expensive option. Tesco’s standard prices produced a total of £192.97, meaning Clubcard members saved £3.52, while Morrisons charged £194.11. At the pricier end of the table, Ocado’s basket cost £207.62, around 30% more than Aldi. Most read in Money Waitrose was the most expensive supermarket at £223.75 — a whopping £64.39, or 40 per cent, more than Aldi. Which? Retail Editor Reena Sewraz said: “Our research shows that the discounters remain the cheapest option for everyday essentials. “While Asda continues to beat loyalty prices at Tesco and Sainsbury’s, loyalty cards can make a huge impact at the till.” Check out the full list below to see where your favourite supermarket ranked: Aldi — £159.36 Lidl — £161.10 Asda — £185.21 Sainsbury’s with Nectar — £185.55 Tesco with Clubcard — £189.45 Tesco — £192.97 Morrisons — £194.11 Sainsbury’s without Nectar — £195.33 Ocado — £207.62 Waitrose — £223.75 Which? tracked prices across the month before calculating an average for each product and supermarket. Special offers and loyalty discounts were included where they applied, but multibuy promotions were not counted. Comment now