4 supermarkets an experiment .. i tend to do 1 major shopper month, with fresh veg etc fortnightly, so compiled a list from my previous 3 tesco reciepts.. not worried about the price on them , so divided items by 4 [ or increased to 4 ] started in TESCO and then to ALDI [ to get 2 weeks veg etc ] folloed by LIDL then SAINSBURY.
Compared prices of main [ heinz etc ] but bought "own brand " [ to be equal ]
The biggest difference was some biscuits .. digestive or choc coated or individuals [ similar to penguin/kit etc ]
winner of Digestives was ALDI and choc covered Aldi Individuals were Tesco
cakes and pastries choice and price LIDL, although TESCO do a bread that is cranberry and nuts .. to die for.
Beans and toms based on my marking flavour quantity and price all came out within 5p price range . but heinz or italian branded whole toms choice infuture.
LIDL had a good selection of "other sausages" Bratwurst etc but not a lot to choose.
meat ... Tesco and Sainsbury fought out the higher prices LIDL' just beat ALDI , but need to watch what the weights are and appearnce of "package regarding fat etc "
fruit and veg a nightmare TESCO'S seem to be consistent, watch the display date info for ripeness, LIDL bottom ALDI and Sainsbury ripe or green again the display date a good indicator for immediate consumption.
In all instances "price for item" needs to check quantity / weight. Best average Tesco/ Sainsbury ... ALDI / LIDL often lower price lower weight!
my conclusion after 2 major shops [ 2 months ] Main shop will be Tesco all in all with the card and points is almost as cheap as others .. however a trip to Aldi and Lidl once a month for items of choice about 10 -12 items is in order.
did I save any money had I shopped non Tesco ... yes through the till pre discounts about 9% .. after about 6-7% .... after credit card bonus pts / loyalty maybe 5% about £3 a week. some of the LIDL veg / fruit didnt last and thrown out, so savings lost! OTHER 3 got away with it! or portion sizes allowed for freezing some!
Compared prices of main [ heinz etc ] but bought "own brand " [ to be equal ]
The biggest difference was some biscuits .. digestive or choc coated or individuals [ similar to penguin/kit etc ]
winner of Digestives was ALDI and choc covered Aldi Individuals were Tesco
cakes and pastries choice and price LIDL, although TESCO do a bread that is cranberry and nuts .. to die for.
Beans and toms based on my marking flavour quantity and price all came out within 5p price range . but heinz or italian branded whole toms choice infuture.
LIDL had a good selection of "other sausages" Bratwurst etc but not a lot to choose.
meat ... Tesco and Sainsbury fought out the higher prices LIDL' just beat ALDI , but need to watch what the weights are and appearnce of "package regarding fat etc "
fruit and veg a nightmare TESCO'S seem to be consistent, watch the display date info for ripeness, LIDL bottom ALDI and Sainsbury ripe or green again the display date a good indicator for immediate consumption.
In all instances "price for item" needs to check quantity / weight. Best average Tesco/ Sainsbury ... ALDI / LIDL often lower price lower weight!
my conclusion after 2 major shops [ 2 months ] Main shop will be Tesco all in all with the card and points is almost as cheap as others .. however a trip to Aldi and Lidl once a month for items of choice about 10 -12 items is in order.
did I save any money had I shopped non Tesco ... yes through the till pre discounts about 9% .. after about 6-7% .... after credit card bonus pts / loyalty maybe 5% about £3 a week. some of the LIDL veg / fruit didnt last and thrown out, so savings lost! OTHER 3 got away with it! or portion sizes allowed for freezing some!
