Superstore came out on top in CTV Calgary's price comparison of grocery items on Sunday, February 1st 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 aired monthly on CTV.
Once a month, CTV creates 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 34 items at Aspen Safeway, West Springs Co-op, Strathcona Sobeys and Signal Hill Superstore.
The best deal was at Superstore, where the grocery basket cost $126.32.
At Co-op, it cost $136.28.
The same goods bought at Safeway cost $143.44.
And it was most expensive to shop at Sobeys, where the grocery basket cost $144.78.
Best buys this week:
- Lean ground beef - $6.59/kg - Safeway
- Lime - $0.25 each - Superstore
- Sweet Potatoes - $1/74/kg - Co-op
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February 1, 2015 |
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ITEM |
SIZE |
CO-OP |
SAFEWAY |
SOBEYS |
SUPERSTORE |
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Staples |
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Butter, salted |
454 g |
2.99 |
2.99 |
2.99 |
3.87 |
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Milk 2% |
4 L |
4.59 |
4.59 |
4.79 |
4.46 |
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Eggs, large |
1 doz. |
1.99 |
2.49 |
1.99 |
1.98 |
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Whole Grain Bread |
600-680 g |
3.00 |
3.50 |
3.99 |
2.99 |
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Bananas |
kg |
1.96 |
1.70 |
1.74 |
1.70 |
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Sub-total |
14.53 |
15.27 |
15.50 |
15.00 |
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Dairy and Alternatives |
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Lactose free milk |
2 L |
3.99 |
4.49 |
4.69 |
4.68 |
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Soy Beverage, Silk |
1.89 L |
5.19 |
3.99 |
3.99 |
3.57 |
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Cream Cheese, |
250 g |
3.33 |
2.99 |
2.99 |
2.98 |
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Yogurt, Greek, plain, |
500 g |
3.99 |
4.00 |
3.99 |
3.98 |
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Yogurt, Tubes, Yoplait |
480 g |
3.59 |
3.58 |
3.49 |
2.50 |
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Sub-total |
$20.09 |
$19.05 |
$19.15 |
$17.71 |
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Meat |
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Beef, Blade Roast |
kg |
13.21 |
13.21 |
11.00 |
11.69 |
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Lean Ground Beef |
kg |
8.80 |
6.59 |
8.80 |
8.59 |
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Chicken Thighs, |
kg |
14.31 |
13.21 |
13.21 |
13.20 |
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Pork Tenderloin |
kg |
11.00 |
13.21 |
13.21 |
10.99 |
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Sub-total |
$47.32 |
$46.22 |
$46.22 |
$44.47 |
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Fruits and Vegetables |
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Organic Mixed |
142 g |
2.49 |
3.49 |
2.99 |
3.48 |
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Organic Carrots |
907 g |
2.99 |
1.99 |
1.99 |
1.98 |
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Pears, Bartlett |
kg |
3.28 |
4.39 |
3.73 |
3.70 |
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Raspberries |
170 g |
4.99 |
4.99 |
4.99 |
2.48 |
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Apples, Gala |
kg |
2.18 |
2.18 |
3.28 |
3.26 |
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Navel Oranges |
kg |
3.28 |
4.39 |
3.73 |
2.80 |
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Limes |
each |
0.39 |
0.49 |
0.69 |
0.25 |
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Lemons |
each |
0.99 |
0.99 |
0.69 |
0.68 |
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Avocado |
each |
1.29 |
1.50 |
1.25 |
1.25 |
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Cauliflower, head |
each |
2.49 |
4.99 |
3.29 |
3.98 |
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Brussels Sprouts |
kg |
7.68 |
5.69 |
7.25 |
5.45 |
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Winter Squash, |
kg |
3.28 |
2.84 |
3.28 |
2.80 |
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Kale, bunch |
each |
0.99 |
3.29 |
2.99 |
1.47 |
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Beets, bulk |
kg |
3.95 |
3.73 |
5.49 |
1.72 |
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Red Onion |
kg |
2.84 |
1.74 |
3.28 |
1.70 |
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Romaine Lettuce |
each |
1.99 |
2.99 |
2.99 |
2.48 |
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Red Cabbage |
kg |
1.52 |
2.84 |
2.18 |
1.94 |
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English Cucumber |
each |
1.59 |
2.49 |
1.49 |
1.68 |
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Sweet Potatoes |
kg |
1.74 |
2.84 |
2.84 |
2.80 |
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Zucchini |
kg |
4.39 |
5.05 |
5.49 |
3.24 |
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Sub-total |
$54.34 |
$62.90 |
$63.91 |
$49.14 |
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Grocery Shop Total |
$136.28 |
$143.44 |
$144.78 |
$126.32 |
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