Topic
Supermarket spotlight
Compare grocery prices, avoid the ripoffs and find new ways to save at the checkout.
Grocery prices
-
Which supermarket has the cheapest groceries?
We investigate prices at Coles, Woolworths, Aldi and IGA to see which chain offers the biggest savings. -
Unclear supermarket 'specials' are confusing shoppers
New CHOICE survey says shoppers find it hard to identify a true discount. -
Why sticking to one supermarket is costing you
You could save 40% by splitting your grocery shop between Coles, Aldi, Woolies and others. -
Cheapest fruit & veg: Fresh, frozen or tinned?
Can you save at the supermarket by swapping fresh produce for tinned and frozen? -
Coles caught red-handed raising 'locked' prices
Thousands of customers to be refunded following CHOICE's complaint to the ACCC, plus we list the affected products.
Money-saving tips
-
7 Jun 2024
Is a Costco membership worth it?
We look at whether you'll get great deals or if it's all just a jumbo-sized novelty. -
6 Mar 2024
Can refillable products save you money?
We compare refillable products at Aldi, Coles and Woolworths to see what your options are and how much you can save. -
6 Jun 2024
Smart grocery swaps to save you money
A few switches in your shopping basket can save you hundreds or even thousands on your annual grocery bill. -
6 Jun 2024
Are loose fruit and vegetables cheaper than buying packaged?
Buying the cheapest format could save you a lot, but whether that's loose or packaged varies from one item to the next. -
7 Nov 2023
10 tips to help you save on your fresh fruit and veg
Spend less on fresh produce with these tips and tricks. -
29 Jun 2023
The pantry heroes that can help you save
These low cost pantry staples can help you create delicious and nutritious meals on a budget. -
9 Feb 2023
Food storage mistakes costing you money (and wasting food)
Follow these tips to get the most out of your grocery budget. -
21 Oct 2021
How to reduce food waste with your kitchen appliances
The gadgets you choose and how you use them can have a big impact on the environment – and save you money. -
15 Mar 2022
How unit pricing can help you save
Take a closer look at supermarket pricing labels to see where you can save. -
27 Oct 2022
Easy swaps to save you money in the kitchen
Changing the way you do things in the kitchen can be economical – and help the environment. -
12 Jan 2024
14 ways to reduce food waste at home
Smarter ways to shop, store and cook your food, to save money and help the planet. -
29 Feb 2024
Make your fresh food last longer
Two is better than one when it comes to the humble crisper. -
14 May 2024
The cleaning products that might be a waste of your money
Our experts dish the dirt on the cleaning products and appliances you could really live without. -
27 Apr 2023
Are you wasting money on these laundry products?
If you’re tightening your belt, your laundry routine is a great place to cut some unnecessary costs.
Take action
-
Sign the petition for fair grocery pricing
It should be clear which products are the best value. But major supermarkets use many pricing tactics that can make products appear better value than they really are. Call on the government to force supermarkets to use fair and clear pricing now.
Best and worst buys
-
How do supermarket own-brand frozen chips stack up?
They’re cheap as chips, but these options from Aldi, Coles, Woolies and IGA may not be worth your oven space. -
The home-brand products that outperform the big brands
CHOICE testing reveals how you can get more for less with products from Aldi, Coles and IGA. -
Best value bathroom buys
The budget-friendly tissues, toilet paper and bathroom cleaning products that performed well in our testing. -
The cheap supermarket products to avoid
The discount duds you should dodge and the brilliant bargains to buy instead. -
Dishwashing liquids: best and worst buys
We reveal which detergents cleaned up in our testing, and which will leave you with egg on your face (and plates). -
The cheap stain removers that CHOICE experts recommend
Big-name brands topped our stain remover tests, but we reveal the bargains that annihilate stains, not budgets. -
Multipurpose cleaners: best and worst buys
We share which surface cleaners scrub up the best, and which perform no better than plain old water. -
Laundry detergent: best and worst buys
Omo dominates the top of the table, while yet again we find some products that barely perform better than water. -
The ultra-cheap dishwasher detergent that beat all the rest
The dirt-cheap Aldi product out-cleaned pricier products from leading brands. We share the full list of top performers here.
Latest investigations
-
Everyday Rewards and Flybuys: Real savings, or just a data grab?
Supermarkets give us plenty of incentives to join loyalty programs, but there are downsides you might not be aware of. -
10 grocery items hit by shrinkflation in 2024
Easter treats, breakfast staples and cleaning products are among the latest to get smaller and more expensive. -
Coles Local and Woolies Metro vs regular supermarkets
How do these stores vary from the traditional supermarkets and what can you expect if one pops up in your area? -
Woolies online shopping leaves some customers out of pocket
The new system applies an estimated charge you may not get back for a week. -
Will you get the same prices at Aldi's new Corner Stores?
We check out the product range and prices to see if you should shop at this new type of Aldi. -
What are Flybuys and Everyday rewards doing with your data?
How the data you hand over at the checkout can be shared and sold to businesses you've never dealt with.
CHOICE membership
- Instant online access to 5000+ expert test results for products and services
- Free assistance from our consumer rights advisers
- Support a nonprofit that campaigns for your consumer rights