Cheapest coffee capsules in Switzerland: price per capsule compared
44 coffee capsule deals at 4 chains for the canton of Zurich, most valid until Sat 10 Oct. Lowest price per capsule: CHF 0.22/capsule. Updated 8 Oct 2026.
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Aligrountil Sat 10 OctCHF 0.22 per capsule
CHF 5.30
Coop2+ items −40%CHF 0.26 per capsule
CHF 4.17
Nescafé Dolce Gusto Iced Frappé 16 capsules
Coop2+ items −40%CHF 0.26 per capsule
CHF 4.17
Promotions only, not regular shelf prices. Price per capsule: deal price divided by the number of items, checked against the chain’s own figure where there is one. Source: deals published by the chains.
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For the canton of Zurich
44 deals
- −21%Lowest per capsule
Chicco d'Oro Tradition coffee
Aligro24 pcsCHF 0.22 per capsule
CHF 5.30was
6.70until Sat 10 Oct
- 2+ items −40%
Lungo Decaf capsules
CoopNescafé Dolce Gusto · 16 pcsCHF 0.26 per capsule
CHF 4.17was
6.95until Sun 11 Oct
- 2+ items −40%
Nescafé Dolce Gusto Iced Frappé 16 capsules
Coop16 pcsCHF 0.26 per capsule
CHF 4.17was
6.95until Sun 11 Oct
- −39%
- −39%
- −39%
- −39%
- −20%
- −20%
Chicco d'Oro Espresso Long coffee 40 capsules
Aligro40 pcsCHF 0.30 per capsule
CHF 11.90was
14.90until Sat 10 Oct
- −39%
Starbucks Espresso Roast Nespresso 36 capsules
Aligro36 pcsCHF 0.30 per capsule
CHF 10.90was
17.90until Sat 10 Oct
- −39%
Starbucks House Blend Lungo Nespresso 36 capsules
Aligro36 pcsCHF 0.30 per capsule
CHF 10.90was
17.90until Sat 10 Oct
- −39%
Starbucks Single-Origin Colombia Nespresso 36 capsules
Aligro36 pcsCHF 0.30 per capsule
CHF 10.90was
17.90until Sat 10 Oct
- −39%
Starbucks Blonde Espresso Roast Nespresso 36 capsules
Aligro36 pcsCHF 0.30 per capsule
CHF 10.90was
17.90until Sat 10 Oct
- −20%
Chicco d'Oro Tradition coffee 30 capsules
Aligro30 pcsCHF 0.32 per capsule
CHF 9.50was
11.90until Sat 10 Oct
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- −21%
Mövenpick Fortissimo Espresso 20 capsules
Aligro20 pcsCHF 0.33 per capsule
CHF 6.50was
8.20until Sat 10 Oct
- −21%
Mövenpick Diavolo coffee 20 capsules
Aligro20 pcsCHF 0.33 per capsule
CHF 6.50was
8.20until Sat 10 Oct
- −21%
Mövenpick Decaffeinated Espresso Coffee
Aligro20 pcsCHF 0.33 per capsule
CHF 6.50was
8.20until Sat 10 Oct
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Chicco d'Oro Caffitaly Tradition coffee capsules, 10
Aligro10 pcsCHF 0.34 per capsule
CHF 3.40was
4.30until Sat 10 Oct
- No image−21%
Chicco d'Oro Espresso Forte coffee 10 capsules
Aligro10 pcsCHF 0.34 per capsule
CHF 3.40was
4.30until Sat 10 Oct
- No image−21%
Chicco d'Oro Cuor d'Oro Decaf coffee
Aligro10 pcsCHF 0.34 per capsule
CHF 3.40was
4.30until Sat 10 Oct
- −26%
- −26%
- −26%
LidlGuide
With capsule coffee, the system decides the price per capsule: Nespresso-compatible own brands, original capsules, Delizio-compatible capsules or coffee balls. This guide puts the price gaps in context with dated sources and explains how aluminium capsules are recycled. The current capsule deals are listed at the top of this page.
Every per-capsule price in this guide is sourced and triangulated.
In the survey below (May and June 2025), the entry-tier Nespresso-compatible coffee capsules cost about 10 centimes each. Lidl cut the price of its own-brand capsule at the end of May 2025 to 9.98 centimes per capsule (100 capsules for CHF 9.98), a drop of roughly 30 percent (source: Lidl Schweiz press release, 30 May 2025). Aldi Suisse matched that with its Barissimo line at around 9 centimes, and Coop Prix Garantie started at about 10 centimes (source: 20 Minuten, June 2025). A genuine Nespresso Original capsule, by contrast, costs 50 to 57 centimes, roughly five times as much.
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What does a coffee capsule actually cost in Switzerland?
With capsule coffee, the system you own drives the price. If you have an original Nespresso machine you can either buy genuine Nespresso capsules or switch to the supermarkets' Nespresso-compatible own-brands, which fit the same machine. That is where the savings sit: the coffee itself is a small share of each capsule, while packaging, brand and distribution make up the bulk. Denner has told Swiss media that the coffee share per capsule is small, while packaging costs weigh disproportionately on the final price.
There is also the Delizio system (made by Migros subsidiary Delica) with its own machines and capsules. Discounters copy this capsule too: Lidl sells Delizio-compatible Bellarom capsules, with the cheapest variety under 18 centimes per piece and an organic version around 29 centimes, while genuine Delizio capsules cost about 41 centimes (source: Blick, Lidl press release 2020). Migros offers an M-Budget Delizio-compatible capsule from around 18 centimes.
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Which capsule is cheapest: Migros, Coop, Aldi, Lidl or Denner?
| Retailer / brand | System | Price per capsule (approx.) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl own-brand (promo from May 2025) | Nespresso-compatible | 9.98 ct. | Lidl Schweiz, 30 May 2025 |
| Aldi Barissimo | Nespresso-compatible | approx. 9 ct. | 20 Minuten, 06/2025 |
| Coop Prix Garantie | Nespresso-compatible | from approx. 10 ct. | 20 Minuten, 06/2025 |
| M-Budget | Delizio-compatible | from approx. 18 ct. | Blick, 2020 |
| Lidl Bellarom Delizio-compatible | Delizio-compatible | under 18 to 29 ct. | Blick, 2020 |
| Genuine Delizio (Delica) | Delizio | approx. 41 ct. | delizio.ch, 2020 |
| Nespresso Original | Nespresso Original | 50 to 57 ct. | Industry figures |
Tip: before a bulk buy, check the current promotions in the Rappn app to see which capsules are on offer in your region this week.
Aluminium or plastic: which capsule can you recycle?
Aluminium capsules are the more sustainable choice because aluminium is 100 percent recyclable and protects the aroma well. In the dedicated collection, the aluminium and the coffee grounds are separated: the aluminium stays in the materials cycle, and the grounds become biogas (source: Swiss Recycle, IGORA). Plastic or composite capsules do not belong in the aluminium-capsule collection because they disrupt the recycling process, and they normally end up in household waste.
You can return aluminium capsules at many Migros branches and via public collection points and Nespresso collection bags (picked up by Swiss Post). Migros says its goal is to lift the Swiss recycling rate for aluminium capsules from about 58 percent to 75 percent (source: corporate.migros.ch, Swiss Recycle). If you want to minimise the footprint, buy aluminium capsules and put them consistently into aluminium recycling. On price alone, the discounters' own-brand capsules led in summer 2025 (see the table above).
Rules of thumb for capsule coffee savings
First: in the survey above (May and June 2025), own-brand Nespresso-compatible capsules cost up to 80 percent less per cup than the originals. Second: large packs (50 to 100 pieces) lower the per-unit price versus small packs. Third: if you also enjoy filter coffee or beans, the per-cup cost is almost always lower than with capsules, but that is a different category and worth its own comparison.
See it live in Rappn: open the coffee and capsules category in the Rappn app and compare the capsule promotions of Migros, Coop, Aldi, Lidl and Denner with the price per capsule, updated daily. That way you see every week which capsules for your system are on offer. The current deals of the big Swiss supermarkets in one place, 100 percent free.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the cheapest coffee capsules in Switzerland?
In summer 2025 the discounters' Nespresso-compatible own brands were the lowest: Lidl cut to 9.98 centimes per capsule at the end of May 2025 (source: Lidl Schweiz), Aldi Barissimo sat around 9 centimes, and Coop Prix Garantie started at about 10 centimes (source: 20 Minuten, June 2025). The list at the top of this page shows which capsules are on promotion this week.
How much does a genuine Nespresso Original capsule cost?
A genuine Nespresso Original capsule averages 50 to 57 centimes. The supermarkets' Nespresso-compatible own brands fit the same machine and cost far less in the survey above, roughly 9 to 18 centimes per capsule.
Are cheap capsules also lower quality?
Not necessarily. The coffee is a small share of each capsule, and much of the price is packaging and brand. We name no single winner across all categories: taste is subjective, and the best value depends on the variety and the promo week.
Aluminium or plastic capsules: which is more sustainable?
Aluminium capsules are 100 percent recyclable and can be returned at many Migros branches and at public collection points. Plastic or composite capsules do not belong in the aluminium collection and usually end up in household waste (source: Swiss Recycle, IGORA).
Is a weekly price check worth it for capsules?
Yes. Denner regularly runs 30-percent coffee promotions, and the discounters keep undercutting each other. The Rappn app, updated daily, shows which capsules are on promotion in your region this week.