Fruit and vegetable prices in Switzerland: where are they cheapest?
92 fruit and vegetable deals at 6 chains for the canton of Zurich, most valid until Wed 4 Nov. Lowest price per kilo: CHF 0.98/kg. Updated by Rappn on 30 Oct 2026.
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Aligrountil Sat 31 OctCHF 0.98 per kilo
CHF 9.75
Lidluntil Sat 31 OctCHF 1.10 per kilo
CHF 2.19
Aligrountil Sat 31 OctCHF 1.10 per kilo
CHF 2.75
Promotions only, not regular shelf prices. Price per kilo: deal price divided by the weight in kilos, checked against the chain’s own figure where there is one. Source: deals published by the chains.
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Fresh fruit and vegetables show some of the biggest price gaps in Swiss grocery retail, and the lowest price moves from week to week. Below: what K-Tipp's price comparisons showed, why season and organic move the price more than the chain, and how to compare.
Updated regularly. Fresh fruit and vegetables show some of the biggest price gaps between Swiss chains, and the cheapest place changes from one week to the next. In K-Tipp's 40-item basket (end of March 2024), the discounters Aldi and Lidl had the lowest totals, Migros has closed much of the gap on staples like carrots, potatoes and bananas through its Tiefpreis programme, and markets and farm shops (Hofläden) are worth comparing when Swiss produce is in peak season. To actually save, you compare the current offer of the week, not just the store sign.
Rappn is an independent grocery price comparison app in Switzerland. We have no commercial agreements with Migros, Coop, Aldi, Lidl, Denner, Aligro or Otto's, and nothing below is sponsored.
Where are fruit and vegetables cheapest in Switzerland?
Across a full shop, K-Tipp reported in its article "Aldi fast ein Viertel guenstiger als Coop" (K-Tipp 12/2022, 53 products, prices of end of May 2022) that Aldi was almost a quarter cheaper than Coop. In the K-Tipp 40-item basket (prices of end of March 2024) Lidl came out at CHF 66.64 and Aldi at CHF 66.69 against Migros CHF 79.46 and Coop CHF 82.27, about 16 percent below Migros and about 19 percent below Coop (our calculation), with the biggest gaps on fruit and vegetables. The key caveat: this is a snapshot. In any given promotion week, each of these four can be the cheapest on a single item.
| Retailer | Basket total | Rating | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | CHF 66.69 | Only 5 centimes above the lowest total | |
| Lidl | CHF 66.64 | Strong fresh promotions, frequent weekly deals | |
| Migros | CHF 79.46 | Tiefpreis on carrots, potatoes, bananas | |
| Coop | CHF 82.27 | Large organic and regional range (Naturaplan) | |
| Denner | CHF 72.70 | Narrower fresh range, weekly promotions |
Source: K-Tipp 7/2024, 40 everyday items, prices of end of March 2024 in Brugg and Lenzburg (Blick, 14.04.2024); the Coop total is the correction from K-Tipp 8/2024. The totals apply to the whole basket on the test day, not to fresh produce alone and not as a permanent rule.
Here is the Rappn offers feed for fresh produce: search a fruit or vegetable and compare today's prices across Migros, Coop, Aldi, Lidl and Denner side by side.
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How much does the Migros Tiefpreis programme actually change?
Migros says (corporate.migros.ch) it has permanently cut more than 1'000 everyday products to discounter level, including right across the fruit and vegetable category from M-Budget to organic. Swiss coverage (Watson, Blick) put the average produce cut at roughly 3.6 percent, with staples like carrots, potatoes and bananas reported as the cheapest at Migros among the big retailers. That closes the gap to Aldi and Lidl on basic veg, but does not erase it: on fresh promotions a discounter or a market is often still cheaper.
Paying too much on produce every week without noticing? Before you leave the house, Rappn shows you which of the seven chains have carrots, tomatoes, apples or bananas on promotion, with the price per kilo.
Season vs import: why the price swings so much
With fruit and vegetables, the season often matters more than the chain. Swiss strawberries, asparagus and tomatoes are several times cheaper at peak season than the imported winter version, which has to be harvested earlier and shipped further. The Swiss seasonal calendar (gemuese.ch, Schweizer Bauern) shows what is in season when. The Federal Statistical Office (BFS) tracks these swings in the Consumer Price Index (Landesindex der Konsumentenpreise): in February 2026, for example, the LIK showed falling prices for berries and for fruit and vegetable juices. In practice: buy what is in season, and it is both fresher and usually clearly cheaper.
The organic premium and the market or farm-shop factor
Organic produce costs noticeably more. According to the Federal Office for Agriculture (2022), organic food in stores was around 50 percent dearer than conventional, and for vegetables the premium reached about 70 percent; Knospe-labelled products averaged roughly 56 percent above conventional (Beobachter, Tages-Anzeiger). Across the chains, organic tends to be cheaper at Aldi and Lidl than at Coop (Naturaplan) and Migros (Migros Bio). Markets and self-service farm shops can be very competitive on regional seasonal produce because the middleman drops out, though the range is smaller and depends on location. Again: it pays to compare per item and per week.
Bottom line, there is no single shop that is always cheapest for fruit and vegetables. In K-Tipp's 40-item basket (end of March 2024) Aldi and Lidl had the lowest totals, Migros came out low on staples such as carrots, potatoes and bananas, Coop has the widest organic range, and markets and farm shops are worth comparing for Swiss seasonal produce. Because prices shift every week, check the week's promotions: open Rappn and see which of the 7 chains have carrots, tomatoes, apples and the rest on promotion this week. For more background see the price comparison, the Migros vs Coop duel and the seasonal produce calendar.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where are fruit and vegetables cheapest in Switzerland?
In the K-Tipp 40-item basket (prices of end of March 2024), Aldi and Lidl came out about 16% below Migros and about 19% below Coop (our calculation), with the biggest gaps on fruit and vegetables. In a promotion week, though, any chain can be cheapest on a single item: this week's deals, sorted by price per kilo, are at the top of this page.
Did the Migros Tiefpreis programme make fruit and veg cheaper?
Yes. Migros says (corporate.migros.ch) it permanently cut more than 1'000 everyday products, right across fruit and vegetables. Swiss coverage (Watson, Blick) put the average produce cut at roughly 3.6%, and reported carrots, potatoes and bananas as the cheapest at Migros among the big retailers.
How much more does organic fruit and veg cost?
According to the Federal Office for Agriculture (2022), organic food in stores was around 50% dearer than conventional, and for vegetables the premium reached about 70%. Knospe-labelled products averaged roughly 56% higher (Beobachter, Tages-Anzeiger). Across chains, organic tends to be cheaper at Aldi and Lidl than at Coop and Migros.
Why do fruit and vegetable prices swing so much?
The season matters a lot. Swiss strawberries, asparagus and tomatoes are several times cheaper at peak season than imported winter produce. The Federal Statistical Office (BFS) tracks these swings in the Consumer Price Index. Buy what is in season and it is fresher and usually cheaper.
Are markets and farm shops cheaper than supermarkets?
For regional seasonal produce, markets and self-service farm shops can be very competitive because the middleman drops out. The range is smaller and depends on location, though. Comparing per item and per week pays off, most easily in Rappn.