Chain vs Chain

Chain against chain: these guides put two retailers side by side and recalculate the same basket, line by line. They also compare own brands head to head, discounters against full range chains, and ask how wide the gap really is on a realistic week of shopping.

The distance between two chains is not a fixed number, it depends on the week and on the basket. Every guide therefore names its basket, its date and its source instead of handing down a general verdict. Seven Swiss chains are compared, for all 26 cantons, in four languages.

How to use them: read the comparison for the method, then check in the app what your own items cost this week and at which chain. The price per kilo, litre or piece sits right next to it. Free, no subscription. As of October 2026.

All guides in this category (27)

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Migros vs Coop: Which is Actually Cheaper?

Migros vs Coop: three basket tests (K-Tipp, RTS), branded products, promotions, alcohol and market share, with sources and dates.

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Lidl vs Aldi in Switzerland: Which is Actually Cheaper?

K-Tipp 2024 basket: Lidl CHF 66.64, Aldi CHF 66.69, five centimes apart. Both baskets side by side, what each chain offers, and this week's deals by canton.

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Denner vs Migros: Is the Discounter Actually Cheaper?

RTS basket of 30 basics: Denner CHF 181.67, Migros CHF 170.37. Why the discounter lands higher, where it still wins on coffee and wine.

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Migros, Coop, Aldi, Lidl, Denner: Where to Buy What

Aisle by aisle: branded goods, budget lines and promotions, with Lidl ahead on specialities. The full table plus this week's deals by canton.

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Cheapest supermarket in Switzerland? Three basket tests compared

K-Tipp, August 2025: 100 products, an 8.6% gap between the lowest and the highest total. Three basket tests with dates and sources.

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Food Prices in Switzerland 2026: What Groceries Really Cost

Eurostat 2025 by category (meat: 219.0 against 114.5 in Germany), FSO average prices for September 2026, and what households spend on food.

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What does the same grocery basket cost at different Swiss supermarkets?

Same list, different store: in 4 basket tests (K-Tipp, RTS, Bon à Savoir) the highest total ran 8.6% to 23% above the lowest. CHF totals, method, limits.

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Are Discounters Really Cheaper in Switzerland? Aldi, Lidl and Denner

Are discounters cheaper? Aldi and Lidl were lower on staples in the K-Tipp basket (August 2025); Migros and Coop answer with M-Budget and Prix Garantie.

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Is Migros Expensive? An Honest Answer Backed by 2025-2026 Data

In the 2024 and 2025 basket tests Migros was about 2-6% above Aldi and Lidl. K-Tipp and RTS data, M-Budget pricing, and where Migros is competitive.

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Aldi vs Migros Prices in Switzerland: The 2026 Head-to-Head

Real basket data: how much cheaper is Aldi vs Migros in 2026? K-Tipp test results, M-Budget compared, and the smart Swiss household's split.

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Aligro vs Otto's Switzerland 2026: Which One Saves You More?

The full 12-item price table verified in May 2026, the 30% assortment overlap, 14 Aligro stores against 140 Otto's, and which basket suits each one.

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Denner vs Aldi Switzerland: The Honest 2026 Comparison

In the K-Tipp and RTS baskets Aldi came in CHF 6-15 below Denner; Denner has 872 sales points and 300+ wines. The 2026 comparison: prices, range, use cases.

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Coop vs Lidl in Switzerland: What Your Real Shopping Costs

Coop 7.7% above Lidl on K-Tipp's 100-item basket (August 2025), but Coop's Aktion weeks bring deep cuts on household brands. The real head-to-head.

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M-Budget vs Aldi Private Label: Which Actually Saves You More in 2026?

The K-Tipp 100-item basket: Aldi CHF 230.94, Migros CHF 243.54. Inside: the category table, the quality scores and the M-Budget rebrand catch for 2026.

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Aldi vs Coop Switzerland: Which Supermarket Actually Saves You More?

Aldi CHF 230.94, Coop CHF 250.70 on the K-Tipp August 2025 basket. Inside: where the gap survives, the Supercard points and when to split the shop.

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Migros vs Lidl Switzerland: Which Is Actually Cheaper in 2026?

K-Tipp August 2025: Lidl CHF 232.83, Migros CHF 243.54. Inside: our own 30-item basket from Zurich, Bern and Geneva, and where M-Budget closes the gap.

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Denner vs Lidl in Switzerland: The 2026 Discounter Showdown

Denner or Lidl? 872 vs 198 stores, wine range, offer days and the Migros link. RTS 2024 basket: Lidl CHF 162.05, Denner CHF 181.67.

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Best value supermarket in Switzerland? What leads on what

Which Swiss supermarket gives the best value for money? A neutral guide to Migros, Coop, Aldi, Lidl, Denner, Otto's and Aligro, category by category.

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Coop vs Denner: which is cheaper for your weekly basket?

Coop vs Denner: a neutral guide to which is cheaper for your weekly basket, by category. Denner is strong on wine and staples, Coop on range and fresh.

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Aldi vs Lidl vs Denner in Switzerland: the 2026 discounter showdown

Aldi vs Lidl vs Denner in Switzerland 2026: a neutral category-by-category comparison of the three discounters on staples, brands, wine and bakery.

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Is Coop Expensive? The Honest 2026 Answer

Is Coop expensive? On a standard basket, yes, Coop is ~8.6% above Aldi (K-Tipp). But Prix Garantie, Aktionen and Supercard close the gap.

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M-Budget vs Prix Garantie: which budget line should you lean on?

M-Budget vs Prix Garantie in Switzerland: a neutral guide to the two entry-price lines at Migros and Coop, their range, quality, and which to lean on.

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Supermarket Range Size Switzerland 2026: Which Chain Has the Biggest Choice?

How big is the choice? Assortment and store counts of Coop, Migros, Denner, Aldi and Lidl compared in 2026, and why discounters carry fewer items.

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TopCC vs Prodega vs Aligro: the Swiss cash-and-carry comparison

TopCC vs Prodega vs Aligro compared: who may shop, card rules, store networks and the excl.-VAT price trap, plus whether the Prodega card works at Aligro.

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Swiss Grocery Market Statistics: Who Is Actually Bigger, Migros or Coop?

Migros, Coop, Denner, Aldi and Lidl compared: 2025 revenue, store counts and online sales in one table. Every figure sourced and dated, August 2026.

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Why does the same item not cost the same in every shop in Switzerland?

Six reasons the same item changes price from shop to shop: format, franchise, location, region, channel and weekday, with the one measured case.

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Entry-price ranges in Switzerland: the shelves with no cheap option

How many entry-price articles each shelf really has at Migros and Coop, what the next tier costs, and the categories with no budget option at all.