Tesco Clubcard holders have been warned they could end up £401.44 worse off annually compared to those who shop at Aldi.
The analysis by consumer magazine Which?.compared the costs of 55 commonly purchased food and drink items at UK supermarkets in November. Aldi emerged as the cheapest, with an average weekly shop costing £97.89.
Lidl followed closely, with prices just 38p higher for those using its loyalty scheme or 45p more without it. In contrast, Tesco customers using Clubcards paid £105.61 per week for the same basket of goods.
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This amounts to a £7.72 weekly difference or £401.44 annually if the price gap remains consistent.
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The report also found that Waitrose was the priciest supermarket.
In a larger comparison of 159 items, shoppers paid £452.09 on average at Waitrose, making it the most expensive choice by a significant margin. Even in the smaller basket test, Waitrose topped the list at £123.32—around 25% more expensive than Aldi.
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Harry Rose, Editor of Which?, highlighted the savings potential for shoppers:
“Our latest monthly analysis once again sees Aldi crowned as the UK’s cheapest supermarket, however, Lidl remains hot on its discounter rival’s heels.
“With Christmas just around the corner, people are looking to cut costs where they can. Our analysis shows that by switching supermarkets, consumers could save up to 21%, highlighting the advantages of shopping around where possible.”
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While Tesco’s Clubcard offers savings on selected products, it has not been enough to compete with Aldi’s consistently lower prices.
Similarly, Lidl’s loyalty scheme offers slight benefits but keeps prices competitive with Aldi.
The findings suggest that for shoppers looking to save money, discounters like Aldi and Lidl remain the best options, particularly during a cost-of-living crisis.
