Grocery price comparison Switzerland 2026: by category
Compare Migros, Coop, Aldi, Lidl and Denner by product category, with dated basket tests, unit-price checks and how to plan your own basket.
How do you compare grocery prices in Switzerland?
This Swiss grocery price comparison covers 5 chains: Migros, Coop, Aldi, Lidl and Denner. The category overview is dated March 2026 and each basket test carries its own date; they are not a live price list or proof that one chain always costs less. Compare the same product and unit price, then check the current promotion and the amount you will actually use.
Start with the items on your own list, then use the category overview to decide where a second check might help. It distinguishes basic groceries, household products and targeted promotions, but it cannot predict the total for every household. Compare the same product and pack size; where sizes differ, use the price per kilogram or litre. Check the current price and validity before travelling, and include transport costs if the alternative store is outside your usual route.
We looked at the five main chains to show where you actually save money: Migros, Coop, Aldi Suisse, Lidl Switzerland, and Denner. No theory. Just practical examples.
Note: Prices and promotions updated in March 2026. Offers change weekly and can vary by canton.
Which supermarket is the cheapest in Switzerland?
The short answer: there is no single winner. No supermarket is cheapest in every category.
Different tests and comparisons show a clear pattern:
- Lidl Switzerland and Aldi Suisse had the lowest basket totals in the K-Tipp tests of March 2024 and August 2025, with a smaller assortment.
- Migros gets surprisingly close thanks to M-Budget on many everyday items.
- Coop is often slightly higher on basics, but can be excellent for heavy household promos and branded products during the right week.
- Denner is not automatically cheaper. In the 30-product basket of RTS A Bon Entendeur (April 2024), the Denner total even came out above Migros and Coop.
The better question is not “which supermarket?”, but “which category, in which week?”
How to compare grocery prices properly
You see 500g of pasta for CHF 1.95 and 1kg for CHF 2.80. Which one is better?
This is where people lose money: on the unit price (CHF/kg, CHF/100g, CHF/l). Two packs can look nearly identical while the real price is hidden in the small print.
The 5-second check
- Compare the unit price, not the total price.
- Compare the same size and same product: packaging changes everything.
- Only buy what you will actually use: a big “deal” that goes to waste is not a saving.
Migros vs. Coop: which is cheaper?
Migros has a strong own-brand range with M-Budget, which often keeps it very close to Aldi and Lidl for daily basics like milk, eggs, bread, rice, and pasta.
Coop responds with strong promotion weeks. Especially for household products, its bulk promotions are worth watching.
Conclusion: Migros is often stronger for everyday basics. Coop becomes very competitive when the promo timing is right.
Aldi Suisse vs. Lidl Switzerland: which discounter is cheaper?
Lidl Switzerland had the lowest total in the K-Tipp basket of 40 products (end of March 2024, CHF 66.64) and in the RTS basket of 30 basics (April 2024, CHF 162.05). The selection is smaller, with low prices on basic food.
Aldi Suisse is positioned similarly and has broad store coverage in Switzerland, which makes it a practical option too.
Is Denner cheaper than Migros?
Many people assume it is. In practice, it depends heavily on what you buy.
Denner is extremely convenient and has a huge footprint. But that convenience does not always mean the cheapest full basket.
Denner runs many of its promotions on coffee, wine, chocolate and pantry goods.
Quick price comparison overview
| Category | Worth checking | Why? |
|---|---|---|
| Basic groceries | Aldi / Lidl, Migros (M-Budget) | Low prices on staples and budget lines |
| Household products | Coop during promo weeks | Discounts on detergents, paper goods and bulk packs |
| Coffee, wine, stock-up items | Denner during promo weeks | Multipack promotions |
| Organic products | Migros / Coop | Usually the broadest range |
| Overall basic basket | Aldi / Lidl | Lowest totals in K-Tipp (March 2024, August 2025) and RTS (April 2024) |
The fastest way to compare prices in Switzerland
The easiest way is to use a Swiss grocery price comparison app that pulls offers from the major supermarkets and lets you compare them in one place.
That’s exactly what Rappn does. It compares promotions from Migros, Coop, Aldi, Lidl, and Denner, by canton, category, and price.
- Weekly deals from the biggest supermarkets, filtered by your canton.
- Clear unit-price comparison, no manual checking line by line.
- Shared shopping lists, ideal for couples and families.
- Offer alerts when a product you follow goes on promotion.
- Multilingual support: German, French, Italian, and English.
5 practical tips to save money on groceries in Switzerland
- Learn the promo cycle: check the new weekly offers before doing your stock-up shop.
- Split your shopping into two baskets: basics every week, stock-up items only when the promo is genuinely strong.
- Always compare unit prices, not the sticker price alone.
- Avoid convenience markups: station and express shops are useful, but usually more expensive.
- Use a comparison app like Rappn to see within seconds which chains have your products on offer.
Save more. Live better.
Browse all our comparisons on the Price Comparison Switzerland overview page, sorted by category, supermarket and city.
Rappn: the free grocery savings app for Switzerland
