Supermarket price ranking
Cheapest Supermarket in New Zealand
As of 11 Aug 2026, Pak'nSave is the cheapest supermarket in New Zealand — a like-for-like basket of 81 everyday categories costs $303.99, about 10% less than the dearest, New World ($336.19).
Prices updated 11 Aug 2026
Basket ranking — 81 everyday categories
| # | Supermarket | Basket total | vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pak'nSaveCheapest | $303.99 | — |
| 2 | New World | $336.19 | +$32.20 |
- 1. Pak'nSave$303.99cheapest
- 2. New World$336.19+$32.20
Basket = the cheapest item per category across the 81 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.
Head-to-head comparisons
Frequently asked questions
- Which supermarket is cheapest in New Zealand?
- As of 11 Aug 2026, Pak'nSave has the cheapest basket in New Zealand — $303.99 across 81 everyday categories, about 10% ($32.20) below the dearest, New World.
- How is the cheapest supermarket worked out?
- Basket = the cheapest item per category across the 81 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 11 Aug 2026.