Supermarket price ranking
Cheapest Supermarket in the UK
As of 12 Aug 2026, Sainsbury's is the cheapest supermarket in the UK — a like-for-like basket of 30 everyday categories costs £82.13, about 19% less than the dearest, Morrisons (£101.52).
Prices updated 12 Aug 2026
Basket ranking — 30 everyday categories
| # | Supermarket | Basket total | vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sainsbury'sCheapest | £82.13 | — |
| 2 | Morrisons | £101.52 | +£19.39 |
- 1. Sainsbury's£82.13cheapest
- 2. Morrisons£101.52+£19.39
Basket = the cheapest item per category across the 30 everyday categories all 2 ranked chains stock, using live in-stock prices re-checked within the last 21 days. Recalculated daily; niche and marketplace retailers are excluded from the ranking but still appear in the head-to-head comparisons below.
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Frequently asked questions
- Which supermarket is cheapest in the UK?
- As of 12 Aug 2026, Sainsbury's has the cheapest basket in the UK — £82.13 across 30 everyday categories, about 19% (£19.39) below the dearest, Morrisons.
- How is the cheapest supermarket worked out?
- Basket = the cheapest item per category across the 30 everyday categories all 2 ranked chains stock, using live in-stock prices re-checked within the last 21 days. Recalculated daily; niche and marketplace retailers are excluded from the ranking but still appear in the head-to-head comparisons below.
Prices updated daily. Last updated 12 Aug 2026.