Swiss Supermarket Prices: The 2026 Ranking
In the K-Tipp basket of 100 everyday products (August 2025), Aldi had the lowest total at CHF 230.94, followed by Lidl at CHF 232.83, Migros at CHF 243.54 and Coop at CHF 250.70. In the RTS A Bon Entendeur test of 30 basic products (2024), Lidl had the lowest total at CHF 162.05 and Denner the highest at CHF 181.67. Updated September 2026: prices move with the week, so check the live offers for your canton.
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It's the question everyone living in Switzerland asks sooner or later: where should you do your grocery shopping?
The short answer is that there is no single cheapest supermarket. It depends on what you buy, which week you buy it and whether you use promotions. But when you put together the results from K-Tipp, RTS "A Bon Entendeur", bonus.ch and Beobachter, a fairly clear picture emerges.
Here we compare the five major Swiss supermarkets, Migros, Coop, Aldi, Lidl and Denner, on everything that matters: basket price, range, store count, loyalty cards, promotions, alcohol, online shopping and more.
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Basket totals: numbers from independent tests
| Supermarket | Total cost | Difference from Aldi |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi | CHF 230.94 | lowest total |
| Lidl | CHF 232.83 | +0.8% |
| Migros | CHF 243.54 | +5.5% |
| Coop | CHF 250.70 | +8.6% |
K-Tipp confirmed that M-Budget and Prix Garantie are now priced at discount level on many everyday items. The catch is availability: in smaller stores, those cheapest products are not always on the shelf.
| Supermarket | Total cost | Difference from Lidl |
|---|---|---|
| Lidl | CHF 162.05 | lowest total |
| Aldi | CHF 166.59 | +2.8% |
| Coop | CHF 167.82 | +3.6% |
| Migros | CHF 170.37 | +5.1% |
| Denner | CHF 181.67 | +12.1% |
The surprise was Denner: the discounter had the highest total. The reason is structural. It has no real budget line and for some products the cheapest available option is still the standard branded item.
What the two tests have in common: Lidl and Aldi had the two lowest totals in both. Migros came about 5 percent above the lowest basket each time. Coop had the highest total in the K-Tipp basket (August 2025) and came after Lidl and Aldi in the RTS basket (April 2024); its weekly promotions offset that on some products. Denner had the highest total in the RTS basket.
From bonus.ch in August 2025: branded products like Nutella, Barilla and Coca-Cola are priced almost identically across Swiss supermarkets. The meaningful differences are on budget lines, own brands and promotions.
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The 5 supermarkets, one by one
Lidl had the lowest total in the RTS basket (April 2024) and came 0.8% above Aldi in the K-Tipp basket (August 2025). It combines low base prices with a strong in-store bakery and the Lidl Plus app, which is the only true loyalty programme among Swiss discounters.
Aldi is almost identical on price. Its strength is simplicity: no card, no coupons, no app required. Since 2025 Aldi has started closing some city-centre stores; on price it stays within 3 percent of Lidl in both basket tests.
Migros invested CHF 500 million in price cuts in 2025. M-Budget is now at or near discount level for many staples. Add a huge range and the Cumulus programme, and Migros is a practical all-round option for many families.
Coop has the largest store network of the five chains (982 outlets) and the largest organic line in Switzerland (Naturaplan). It is often pricier on basics, which its weekly promotions offset on some products.
Denner has the densest discount network and is excellent for promotions on coffee, wine and chocolate. But because it lacks a true budget line, it performs worse in standardised basket tests than many shoppers expect.
Which discounter is cheapest in Switzerland?
Among the three discounters, Aldi and Lidl sat close together in both tests (0.8% apart in the K-Tipp basket, 2.8% in the RTS basket), with Denner clearly behind in the RTS basket. In the K-Tipp basket of 100 everyday products (August 2025), Aldi had the lowest total at CHF 230.94, with Lidl at CHF 232.83. In the RTS "A Bon Entendeur" test of 30 basic products (2024), Lidl had the lowest total at CHF 162.05, Aldi followed at CHF 166.59 and Denner had the highest at CHF 181.67. Denner trails for a structural reason: it has no budget line, so a standardised test picks its standard product. On targeted promotions for coffee, wine and chocolate, Denner is still the one to watch.
The five chains side by side
| Parameter | Lidl | Aldi | Migros | Coop | Denner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base prices | |||||
| Promotions | |||||
| Range | |||||
| Stores | (193) | (244) | (659) | (982) | (872) |
| Loyalty card | Lidl Plus | none | Cumulus | Supercard | none |
| Alcohol | yes | yes | no | yes | yes |
| Online | no | no | (pricier) | coop.ch | limited |
| Budget line | M-Budget | Prix Garantie | none | ||
| Organic | |||||
| Bakery |
Which chain suits whom?
| Supermarket | Suits |
|---|---|
| Aldi | Low prices without hassle, no app needed |
| Coop | Promo hunters, online shopping, alcohol, organic |
| Denner | Coffee, wine and chocolate deals, alcohol, convenience |
| Lidl | Low base prices, Lidl Plus, fresh bakery |
| Migros | Full weekly shop with M-Budget and Cumulus |
The expert tip
The biggest savings do not come from choosing one supermarket. They come from combining them: staples on budget lines, pantry items only on promotion, meat at Prix Garantie or during promo weeks, coffee and wine at Denner.
How much that comes to depends on your basket and on the week, so we put no monthly figure on it. For scale: in the K-Tipp basket of 100 everyday products (August 2025), Coop came out about 8.6 per cent above Aldi, CHF 250.70 against CHF 230.94. Your own gap is the one to check live, for your canton.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cheapest supermarket in Switzerland?
In the two basket tests on this page (K-Tipp, August 2025; RTS, April 2024), Lidl and Aldi had the lowest totals. Migros came about 5 percent above them. Coop is pricier on basics, with weekly promotions that offset this on some products, while Denner often has coffee, wine and chocolate on promotion.
How much can you save?
In the K-Tipp basket of 100 everyday products from August 2025, Aldi came to CHF 230.94 and Coop to CHF 250.70, about 8.6% apart on that basket. A different basket in a different week gives a different number, so compare your own basket live.
Is M-Budget as cheap as Aldi?
Mostly yes. K-Tipp confirmed in August 2025 that M-Budget and Prix Garantie are priced at discount level on many staples. The main issue is that they are not always available in smaller stores.
Why is Denner more expensive than Migros?
Because Denner has no true budget line. Standardised tests pick the cheapest available item, and at Denner that is often still the standard product rather than a lower-cost private-label option.
Is Denner the cheapest supermarket in Switzerland?
Not in the standardised basket tests. In the RTS A Bon Entendeur test of 30 basic products (2024), Denner had the highest total at CHF 181.67, against Lidl at CHF 162.05 and Aldi at CHF 166.59. The reason is structural: Denner has no true budget line, so a standardised test picks its standard product. On targeted promotions for coffee, wine and chocolate, Denner is still the one to watch.
Which is the cheapest supermarket in Zurich?
The chain comparison on this page comes from national basket tests: K-Tipp with 100 everyday products (August 2025) and RTS A Bon Entendeur with 30 basic products (2024). What changes in a city is which stores you can actually reach and which promotions run that week. In Rappn you can filter by canton and see the current offers of Migros, Coop, Aldi, Lidl, Denner, Otto's and Aligro side by side.