Superstore came out on top in CTV Calgary's price comparison of grocery items on Sunday, August 1, 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 36 items at the Aspen Safeway, Westsprings Co-op, Strathcona Sobeys, and the Richmond Road Superstore.
The best deal was at Superstore, where the grocery basket cost $160.00.
The same goods bought at Co-op cost $193.20.
At Sobeys, it cost $198.27.
And lastly, it was most expensive to shop at Safeway, where the basket cost $209.04.
This week's best buys are:
Beef T-Bone Steaks - $10.97/kg at Superstore, Organic Yogurt, 650 g - $2.50 at Co-op, and Peaches - $2.16/kg at Superstore.
CTV - Calgary Food Price Comparisons | ||||||
August 1, 2010 |
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SIZE |
CO-OP |
SAFEWAY |
SOBEYS |
SUPERSTORE |
Dairy and Alternatives |
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Bocconcini Cheese |
200 g |
5.49 |
5.99 |
5.99 |
5.48 |
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Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese |
100 g |
5.99 |
5.49 |
5.99 |
5.39 |
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Whip Cream |
1 L |
4.79 |
4.79 |
5.05 |
3.05 |
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Sour Cream |
500 mL |
1.99 |
2.89 |
2.49 |
1.98 |
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Ice Cream, private label |
4 L |
6.49 |
3.99 |
6.99 |
3.98 |
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Meat |
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Beef T-Bone Steak |
kg |
10.98 |
25.77 |
11.00 |
10.97 |
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Lean Ground Sirloin |
kg |
9.90 |
9.99 |
11.99 |
7.28 |
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Pork Loin Centre Cut Chops |
kg |
7.69 |
9.02 |
8.80 |
9.02 |
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Thick Sliced Bacon |
1 kg |
9.99 |
13.79 |
14.98 |
9.99 |
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Weiners, Top Dog |
375-450 g |
3.49 |
5.19 |
3.69 |
3.47 |
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Fresh Chicken Breasts, bnls, sknls |
kg |
16.07 |
14.53 |
17.29 |
14.38 |
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Fresh Chicken Thighs |
kg |
7.03 |
5.49 |
6.59 |
5.89 |
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Organic |
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Organic Milk |
2 L |
5.49 |
5.40 |
5.39 |
5.29 |
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Organic Yogurt |
650 g |
2.50 |
3.00 |
3.99 |
4.99 |
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Organic Butter, works out to be |
Per 250 g |
4.40 |
5.39 |
4.79 |
1.99 |
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Organic Bananas |
kg |
2.84 |
1.96 |
2.40 |
2.16 |
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Organic Celery Heart |
each |
2.99 |
3.99 |
2.99 |
2.69 |
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Organic Baby Peeled Carrots, wks out to be |
Per 454 g |
2.99 |
1.99 |
1.69 |
1.74 |
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Organic Salad Mix |
312 g |
6.99 |
5.99 |
5.99 |
4.99 |
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Canning Supplies |
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Canning Jars, 500 mL |
12's |
11.99 |
12.22 |
13.99 |
9.99 |
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Canning Snap Lids, 86 mm |
12's |
3.19 |
3.41 |
2.89 |
1.99 |
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Liquid Pectin, Certo |
170 mL |
3.99 |
3.99 |
3.79 |
2.97 |
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Pectin Crystals |
49-57 g |
1.99 |
2.19 |
1.99 |
1.97 |
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Vinegar |
4 L |
4.39 |
4.39 |
3.99 |
2.47 |
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Fruits and Vegetables |
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Cherries |
kg |
8.80 |
6.59 |
6.59 |
6.57 |
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Apricots |
kg |
5.49 |
6.59 |
6.59 |
3.70 |
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Peaches |
kg |
4.39 |
4.39 |
4.39 |
2.16 |
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Strawberries, 1 lb. Clamshell |
454 g |
2.99 |
1.99 |
2.29 |
1.99 |
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Plums, red/blk |
kg |
4.39 |
4.39 |
4.39 |
3.70 |
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Cilantro Bunch |
each |
.69 |
.99 |
.99 |
.33 |
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Coleslaw Mix |
397-454 g |
1.99 |
1.49 |
1.49 |
1.68 |
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Asparagus |
kg |
11.00 |
11.00 |
6.59 |
6.55 |
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Zucchini |
kg |
2.84 |
3.29 |
2.84 |
3.26 |
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Mushrooms, packaged |
200-227 g |
1.99 |
2.49 |
2.29 |
1.48 |
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Cherry/Grape Tomatoes |
pint |
3.99 |
2.99 |
3.29 |
2.98 |
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Avocado |
each |
.99 |
1.99 |
1.79 |
1.48 |
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Sum |
$ 193.20 |
$ 209.04 |
$ 198.27 |
$ 160.00 | ||
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