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 11 Perth locations, Aldi typically saves 20–35% on grocery basics.
3.Compare pharmacy prices — 20 Chemist Warehouse locations in Perth 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 Perth?
Aldi has 11 Perth locations with competitive prices. However, IGA has strong Perth presence (83 stores) and often runs competitive specials. Coles (64) and Woolworths (69) cover the metro area broadly. CheapAsMate tracks all Perth grocery prices daily.
Why does Perth have so many IGA stores?
Perth's sprawling geography and strong independent grocery culture means IGA has 83 metro locations — more than any other major city. IGA stores are independently owned so prices vary by location. CheapAsMate tracks the national IGA price feed daily.
Is Costco good for Perth shoppers?
Perth has 3 Costco locations. Given Perth's higher grocery prices relative to east coast cities (due to transport costs), Costco bulk buying can generate above-average savings. CheapAsMate calculates per-unit cup prices so you can compare Costco against local specials.