1.Check weekly specials before shopping — Coles and Woolworths rotate half-price items every Wednesday. CheapAsMate shows all specials in one place.
2.Use Aldi for staples — with 15 Adelaide locations, Aldi typically saves 20–35% on grocery basics.
3.Compare pharmacy prices — 18 Chemist Warehouse locations in Adelaide means strong vitamin and pharmacy competition. Always check before buying health products at a supermarket.
4.Set price alerts — CheapAsMate emails you when a product you watch hits a new low, so you never miss a sale cycle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the cheapest supermarket in Adelaide?
Adelaide has good Aldi coverage (15 stores) relative to its population — making it one of the better Australian cities for Aldi access. Woolworths (43) and Coles (38) are the most convenient. CheapAsMate tracks all Adelaide grocery prices.
Why does Adelaide have so many Terry White pharmacies?
Terry White Chemmart has 28 Adelaide locations — its highest density in any city. This creates strong local pharmacy competition. CheapAsMate compares Terry White Adelaide prices against Chemist Warehouse and Priceline daily.
Are Adelaide grocery prices higher than Sydney or Melbourne?
Major supermarket chains use national pricing so specials are the same everywhere. However, Adelaide has less competition in some suburbs which can mean less variety in private-label options. CheapAsMate tracks Adelaide prices across all stores.