Which supermarket is cheapest in Australia?

It depends on what you buy. CheapAsMate compares prices across Coles, Woolworths, Aldi, IGA, Costco, Chemist Warehouse, Priceline, TerryWhite, Discount Chemist, and Direct Chemist Outlet in real time — search any product to see who's cheapest today.

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Melbourne, VIC · 5.1 million people · Updated daily

Cheapest Groceries in Melbourne

Compare 756+ grocery and pharmacy stores in Melbourne — prices tracked daily.

Stores tracked in Melbourne

177Woolworths

170Coles

36Aldi

147IGA

7Costco

141Chemist Warehouse

56Priceline

22Terry White

Melbourne has Australia's densest pharmacy competition — Chemist Warehouse alone has 141 locations across the metro area.

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How to save on groceries in Melbourne

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 36 Melbourne locations, Aldi typically saves 20–35% on grocery basics.
3.Compare pharmacy prices — 141 Chemist Warehouse locations in Melbourne 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 Melbourne?: Aldi is typically the cheapest supermarket in Melbourne for everyday groceries, with 36 metro locations. Coles (170 stores) and Woolworths (177 stores) offer competitive weekly specials. CheapAsMate tracks all Melbourne grocery prices daily — search any product to see which store is cheapest right now.
Why does Melbourne have so many Chemist Warehouse stores?: Chemist Warehouse is headquartered in Melbourne and has its highest store density here — 141 locations. This creates strong local competition for vitamins and pharmacy products. CheapAsMate shows Melbourne Chemist Warehouse prices vs Priceline and Terry White in real time.
Is Costco worth it in Melbourne?: Melbourne has 7 Costco locations — the most of any Australian city. For households buying in bulk, Costco is typically 25–40% cheaper per unit on pantry staples, cleaning products and vitamins. CheapAsMate's cup price feature lets you compare Costco's bulk price against Coles/WW specials directly.
Are Melbourne grocery prices different to Sydney?: Major supermarket chains (Coles, Woolworths, Aldi) have national pricing — the weekly specials are identical in Melbourne and Sydney. IGA pricing varies by individual store. Pharmacy prices are also nationally consistent.

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How to save on groceries in Melbourne

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 36 Melbourne locations, Aldi typically saves 20–35% on grocery basics.

3.Compare pharmacy prices — 141 Chemist Warehouse locations in Melbourne 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 Melbourne?

Aldi is typically the cheapest supermarket in Melbourne for everyday groceries, with 36 metro locations. Coles (170 stores) and Woolworths (177 stores) offer competitive weekly specials. CheapAsMate tracks all Melbourne grocery prices daily — search any product to see which store is cheapest right now.

Why does Melbourne have so many Chemist Warehouse stores?

Chemist Warehouse is headquartered in Melbourne and has its highest store density here — 141 locations. This creates strong local competition for vitamins and pharmacy products. CheapAsMate shows Melbourne Chemist Warehouse prices vs Priceline and Terry White in real time.

Is Costco worth it in Melbourne?

Melbourne has 7 Costco locations — the most of any Australian city. For households buying in bulk, Costco is typically 25–40% cheaper per unit on pantry staples, cleaning products and vitamins. CheapAsMate's cup price feature lets you compare Costco's bulk price against Coles/WW specials directly.

Are Melbourne grocery prices different to Sydney?

Major supermarket chains (Coles, Woolworths, Aldi) have national pricing — the weekly specials are identical in Melbourne and Sydney. IGA pricing varies by individual store. Pharmacy prices are also nationally consistent.