Supermarket named cheapest for basic items nearly two years ago is now the most expensive
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA supermarket that was named the cheapest for the same basic items almost two years ago has now been named as the most expensive.
The Manchester Evening News has been tracking the prices of eight basic items from six of the most popular supermarkets for more than two years now as shoppers try to make as many savings as they can.
We’ve been looking at the cost of basic versions of bread, milk, coffee, teabags, butter, baked beans, chicken and mince since March 2022 in light of the cost of living crisis at six supermarkets: Tesco, Lidl, Asda, Morrisons, Aldi and Sainsbury’s. READ MORE: The free hidden gem farm with £3 pony rides near Greater Manchester that's a hit with families this half term This week, the cost of the eight staple items from each of the six supermarkets have remained the same as last week’s comparison - meaning that Tesco’s recent 30p price hike of its 300g of chicken remains in tact.
That means that Tesco remains the most expensive this week, with the eight-item shopping basket coming to a total of £12.62 - 29p more than Asda and Sainsbury’s, its closest competitors at £12.33.
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