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Aldi Crowned UK's Cheapest Supermarket for 2025

1/9/2026

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Which? analysis names Aldi (the discount supermarket chain) the UK's cheapest supermarket for 2025.
The December Aldi basket of 68 items costs £123.60, according to Which? analysis.
Lidl's basket costs £123.70.
Asda's and Tesco's baskets cost £134.89 and £135.84, respectively.
The findings highlight the cost of living crisis in the UK and high inflation making essentials unaffordable.

History

Historical Context

The UK's economic crisis in 1970 saw inflation exceed 20%, with food prices rising 15%, straining household budgets. This historical backdrop echoes today's cost-of-living crisis, exacerbated by global inflation and the impacts of Brexit and the COVID-19 pandemic. As of December 2023, Aldi's basket costs £123.60, highlighting ongoing affordability challenges for consumers, particularly low-income households.

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Story summary

Which? analysis names Aldi (the discount supermarket chain) the UK's cheapest supermarket for 2025.
The December Aldi basket of 68 items costs £123.60, according to Which? analysis.
Lidl's basket costs £123.70.
Asda's and Tesco's baskets cost £134.89 and £135.84, respectively.
The findings highlight the cost of living crisis in the UK and high inflation making essentials unaffordable.

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