Grocery smarts
Price comparisons, deal breakdowns, and money-saving strategies for Canadian shoppers.
Best Discount Grocery Store in Edmonton (2026)
Ten Edmonton chains, one 20-staple basket, this week's flyer prices. No Frills wins, Save-On-Foods surprises, and Superstore lands mid-pack despite the biggest flyer.
How Much Are Canadians Overpaying for Groceries in 2026?
The same 20 staples priced at every chain in six regions, every week. The gap between a typical shopper and the cheapest chain, annualised, and why the cheapest chain is different in every city.
No Canadian Grocery Store Is Cheapest for Everything
We tracked 16 weeks of flyer prices across 30+ chains. Walmart owns dairy, Superstore takes coffee, and fresh meat has no consistent winner at all.
The Same Grocery Staple Swings 50% Week to Week in Canada
Original data from 18 staples across 31 Canadian chains: the median staple costs half as much again in its dearest week as its cheapest. When you buy beats where you shop.
How Much Does Thanksgiving Dinner Cost in Canada? (2026 Price Guide)
An item-by-item cost breakdown for 8 people, when to buy your turkey, and which stores are cheapest. Updated from live flyer data as October 12 approaches.
Superstore vs Walmart: Which Is Actually Cheaper in Canada? (2026)
We priced 16 grocery staples at Real Canadian Superstore and Walmart. The basket totals landed 30 cents apart — the real winner depends on how you shop.
Best Discount Grocery Store in Ottawa (2026)
Fourteen chains deliver flyers to downtown Ottawa, Gatineau's included. One 20-staple basket, this week's prices: Food Basics wins, Super C is second, Metro sits near the bottom.
The Cheapest Grocery Store in Canada, Ranked (2026)
Every major discount chain ranked by price, plus the cheapest banner in each province. No Frills wins nationally, but the answer changes by region.
Best Discount Grocery Store in Calgary (2026)
Nine Calgary chains, one 20-staple basket, this week's flyer prices. Calgary Co-op wins, the three discounters are within a dollar of each other, and Superstore lands sixth.
Costco vs No Frills: Is the Membership Actually Worth It? (2026)
We broke down the real per-unit cost of 15 grocery staples at Costco vs No Frills. The answer depends on how you shop.
Best Discount Grocery Store in Vancouver (2026)
Eight Metro Vancouver chains, one 20-staple basket, this week's flyer prices. No Frills wins, Save-On-Foods is second, and Superstore lands fifth.
Best Discount Grocery Store in Toronto (2026)
Nine Toronto chains, one 20-staple basket, this week's flyer prices. Food Basics wins by more than $11 a week, and Metro sits near the bottom.
Best Discount Grocery Store in Kitchener-Waterloo (2026)
Nine KW chains, one staple basket, this week's flyer prices. Food Basics wins by nearly $15 a week and Zehrs finishes last.
Ranked: Ontario's Worst Grocery Stores for Value (2026)
Seven chains ranked from most overpriced to genuinely worth your time. One result will probably piss off your neighbours.
No Frills vs Walmart vs Food Basics: Which Discount Grocer Wins in Canada?
We priced out 20 everyday staples across all three budget grocery stores. Here's who actually saves you the most money.