Superstore came out on top in CTV Calgary's price comparison of grocery items on Sunday, June 3, giving shoppers the best buy for their money.
The price comparison was done by home economist Sylvia Kong as part of an ongoing series on price checks to be aired monthly on CTV.
Once a month, CTV will create a grocery list and compare prices at major Calgary stores. The prices are a snapshot on the given day.
All coupons and membership programs are included and some chains vary prices from store to store.
CTV priced out 38 items at the Crowfoot Safeway, Crowfoot Co-op, Tuscany Sobeys, and Country Hills Superstore.
The best deal was at Superstore, where the grocery basket cost $154.04.
At Co-op, it cost $185.38.
The same goods bought at Safeway cost $192.74.
And it was most expensive to shop at Sobeys, where the basket cost $204.67.
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CTV - Calgary Food Price Comparisons |
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June 3rd, 2012 |
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ITEM |
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SIZE |
CO-OP |
SAFEWAY |
SOBEYS |
SUPERSTORE |
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Staples |
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Butter, salted |
454 g |
3.49 |
3.49 |
3.79 |
3.49 |
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Milk, 1% |
4 L |
4.69 |
4.69 |
4.69 |
4.53 |
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Eggs, large |
1 doz. |
2.69 |
2.79 |
2.79 |
2.53 |
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Whole Grn Bread, Dempsters/Country Harvest |
600-675g |
3.50 |
3.49 |
4.79 |
2.49 |
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Bananas |
kg |
1.94 |
1.94 |
1.94 |
1.70 |
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Sub-total |
$16.31 |
$16.40 |
$18.00 |
$14.74 |
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Dairy/Alternatives |
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Soy Beverage, So Good |
1.89 L |
4.99 |
4.00 |
4.79 |
3.97 |
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Omega-3 Eggs |
Doz. |
3.99 |
3.59 |
4.59 |
3.39 |
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Cream Cheese, private label |
250 g |
3.99 |
3.52 |
3.49 |
2.97 |
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Whipping Cream |
1 L |
5.29 |
4.99 |
3.99 |
3.49 |
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Yogurt, Danone Activia |
650 g |
3.00 |
4.08 |
3.00 |
3.97 |
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Sub-total |
$21.26 |
$20.18 |
$19.86 |
$17.79 |
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Meat |
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Lean Ground Beef |
kg |
6.59 |
7.59 |
8.41 |
6.88 |
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Beef Top Sirloin Steak |
kg |
8.80 |
8.80 |
13.10 |
8.31 |
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Smokies |
900g –1kg |
7.99 |
7.99 |
7.99 |
8.99 |
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Fresh Pork Side Ribs |
kg |
7.69 |
7.69 |
6.59 |
4.14 |
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Fresh Chicken Thighs, bnls, sknls |
kg |
13.21 |
13.21 |
13.21 |
6.58 |
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Atlantic Salmon Fillet |
kg |
19.80 |
19.90 |
19.99 |
16.49 |
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Sub-total |
$64.08 |
$65.18 |
$69.29 |
$51.39 |
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Other |
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Sausage Buns, D’Italiano/Villaggio |
6’s |
3.49 |
3.49 |
3.79 |
2.49 |
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Relish, Bick’s Sweet Green |
375 mL |
2.79 |
2.74 |
2.69 |
1.77 |
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BBQ Sauce, Kraft Bull’s Eye |
425 mL |
2.48 |
1.66 |
1.66 |
1.65 |
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Hot Sauce, Frank’s |
354 mL |
3.99 |
5.59 |
5.49 |
3.98 |
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Worcestershire Sauce, Lea and Perrins |
142 mL |
3.49 |
3.41 |
2.99 |
2.19 |
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Sub-total |
$16.24 |
$16.89 |
$16.62 |
$12.08 |
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Fruits and Vegetables |
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Coleslaw Mix |
397g-454 g |
1.49 |
1.49 |
1.99 |
1.98 |
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Raspberries, ½ pint |
170 g |
1.99 |
1.79 |
1.77 |
1.76 |
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Blackberries, ½ pint |
170 g |
1.99 |
2.99 |
1.77 |
1.76 |
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Cherries |
kg |
6.59 |
11.00 |
10.98 |
6.53 |
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Apricots |
kg |
5.49 |
11.00 |
8.80 |
5.47 |
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Gala Apples |
kg |
3.28 |
2.84 |
3.28 |
3.26 |
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Fresh Basil, works out to be |
Per 100 g |
11.85 |
8.89 |
14.21 |
4.45 |
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Roma Tomatoes |
kg |
3.28 |
2.18 |
2.18 |
2.54 |
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Broccoli Crowns/Florets |
kg |
3.73 |
3.73 |
4.39 |
3.26 |
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Beets, bulk |
kg |
1.52 |
2.84 |
3.28 |
2.16 |
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Romaine Lettuce, head |
each |
1.49 |
1.49 |
1.49 |
0.97 |
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Red Peppers |
kg |
4.39 |
4.39 |
7.25 |
7.67 |
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Asparagus |
kg |
4.39 |
4.39 |
4.39 |
4.37 |
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Mini/Creamer Potatoes, works out to be |
Per kg |
5.50 |
4.39 |
3.51 |
3.67 |
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White Mushrooms, bulk |
kg |
5.49 |
6.59 |
6.59 |
4.37 |
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Avocado |
each |
1.29 |
1.25 |
1.29 |
1.28 |
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Zucchini |
kg |
3.73 |
2.84 |
3.73 |
3.04 |
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Sub-total |
$67.49 |
$74.09 |
$80.90 |
$58.54 |
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Grocery Shop Total |
$185.38 |
$192.74 |
$204.67 |
$154.54 |
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CO-OP |
SAFEWAY |
SOBEYS |
SUPERSTORE |
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