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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Sydney, NSW · 5.3 million people · Updated daily

Cheapest Groceries in Sydney

Compare 640+ grocery and pharmacy stores in Sydney — prices tracked daily.

Stores tracked in Sydney

164Woolworths

128Coles

30Aldi

132IGA

5Costco

76Chemist Warehouse

71Priceline

34Terry White

Sydney has Australia's highest grocery competition — over 640 supermarket and pharmacy locations across the metro area.

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How to save on groceries in Sydney

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 30 Sydney locations, Aldi typically saves 20–35% on grocery basics.
3.Compare pharmacy prices — 76 Chemist Warehouse locations in Sydney 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 Sydney?: In Sydney, Aldi is typically the cheapest for branded staples — roughly 20–35% cheaper than Coles or Woolworths on comparable products. IGA prices vary significantly by suburb. CheapAsMate tracks all 640+ Sydney grocery and pharmacy locations daily so you can find the exact cheapest price for any product near you.
Is Aldi available across Sydney?: Aldi has 30 stores across the Sydney metro area, concentrated in western and southern suburbs. It's less present in the inner east and north shore. Use CheapAsMate's store locator to find your nearest Aldi.
Does Chemist Warehouse have many Sydney locations?: Chemist Warehouse has 76 locations across Sydney — more than any other pharmacy chain. They're the most competitive on vitamins and pharmacy generics. CheapAsMate compares Chemist Warehouse Sydney prices against Priceline and Terry White daily.
Where can I find Coles and Woolworths specials in Sydney?: All Coles (128 stores) and Woolworths (164 stores) Sydney locations run the same weekly specials — national pricing. CheapAsMate shows every Coles and Woolworths special updated daily, so you can plan your Sydney shop before leaving home.

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How to save on groceries in Sydney

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 30 Sydney locations, Aldi typically saves 20–35% on grocery basics.

3.Compare pharmacy prices — 76 Chemist Warehouse locations in Sydney 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 Sydney?

In Sydney, Aldi is typically the cheapest for branded staples — roughly 20–35% cheaper than Coles or Woolworths on comparable products. IGA prices vary significantly by suburb. CheapAsMate tracks all 640+ Sydney grocery and pharmacy locations daily so you can find the exact cheapest price for any product near you.

Is Aldi available across Sydney?

Aldi has 30 stores across the Sydney metro area, concentrated in western and southern suburbs. It's less present in the inner east and north shore. Use CheapAsMate's store locator to find your nearest Aldi.

Does Chemist Warehouse have many Sydney locations?

Chemist Warehouse has 76 locations across Sydney — more than any other pharmacy chain. They're the most competitive on vitamins and pharmacy generics. CheapAsMate compares Chemist Warehouse Sydney prices against Priceline and Terry White daily.

Where can I find Coles and Woolworths specials in Sydney?

All Coles (128 stores) and Woolworths (164 stores) Sydney locations run the same weekly specials — national pricing. CheapAsMate shows every Coles and Woolworths special updated daily, so you can plan your Sydney shop before leaving home.