Aldi Switzerland: Products, Prices and What You Need to Know

When Aldi opened its first four stores in Switzerland in 2005 (in Weinfelden, Amriswil, Altenrhein and Gebenstorf), the market changed forever. For the first time, Swiss shoppers had access to genuinely low prices — no frills, no loyalty cards, no complicated programmes. The shelf price was the price, full stop.

Twenty years on, Aldi is at a crossroads. It still has some of the lowest prices in Switzerland, virtually identical to Lidl in every independent test. But it's closing city-centre stores, Lidl has overtaken it in revenue (roughly CHF 2.7 billion vs 2.5 billion in 2024 per Nielsen), and the discount model that works in the suburbs doesn't work the same way in premium locations.

This doesn't mean Aldi isn't worth it. It means it's worth knowing when and for what.

Aldi by the Numbers (2026)

Prices: Where Aldi is Unbeatable

In independent tests, Aldi consistently ranks among the two cheapest supermarkets in Switzerland, alongside Lidl:

• K-Tipp 100 products (Aug 2025): Aldi first at CHF 230.94 (Lidl second at CHF 232.83)
• RTS 30 products (2024): Aldi second at CHF 166.59 (Lidl first at CHF 162.05)
• Blick 40 products (April 2024): Aldi second at CHF 66.69 (Lidl first at CHF 66.64)

The gap between Aldi and Lidl is usually under 1%. The real difference: Aldi/Lidl vs Migros/Coop = 5–60% cheaper depending on the product.

Strong: everyday staples, imported fruit and vegetables, cleaning products, frozen food.

Weak: small range (~1,300 items vs ~13,000 at Migros), no in-store bakery like Lidl's, no loyalty programme, no free credit card.

What's Happening at Aldi in 2026

Aldi is closing premium-location stores: Glattzentrum (after just 2 years), Baden station, Bern city centre, Wabern, Zurich Sihlstrasse near Bahnhofstrasse (after 5 years). It also pulled out of Basel SBB before even opening.

Insiders speak of 16 closures total. Aldi denies specific numbers but confirms it is «optimising the store network».

The reason: the discount model works in suburban locations with parking and big weekly shops. It doesn't work in city centres with high rents and small purchases.

Lidl is doing the opposite: expanding into cities and malls, targeting 300 stores.

The Organic Range: A Surprise

«Retour aux sources» exceeds Bio Suisse and Demeter standards in some areas. Aldi's organic vegetables aren't fertilised with slaughterhouse waste — a practice still common in conventional organic production. «Natur Aktiv» offers organic products cheaper than Migros/Coop. The price watchdog has criticised Migros/Coop for 30% higher organic margins compared to Aldi/Lidl.

Is Aldi Worth It?

Yes if: you have a convenient Aldi (not city centre), you do a weekly shop with a list, you mainly buy basics, and you want low prices without hassle.

Less so if: you need a wide range, use promotions and loyalty programmes, shop online, or only have an inconvenient Aldi nearby.

The trick: Aldi works brilliantly for staples (fruit, veg, dairy, frozen, cleaning). For everything else (meat on promotion, coffee, wine, special products), combine it with deals from other supermarkets.

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