Grocery prices in Australia
Grocery prices in Australia As you would expect, it can be difficult to specify an exact price for any particular item. Supermarkets competing with one another often charge different prices for the same items and frequently offer specials. In 2016 two major supermarket chains in Melbourne – Woolworths and Coles – were pricing goods as shown below. Tip: Prices in independent grocers and butchers are often significantly lower than the supermarkets. Prices in Woolworths v Coles Item Woolworths Coles Potatoes brushed $5.50 (2 kg) $8.50 (3 kg) Lettuce, each (iceberg) $1.90 $2.90 Broccoli (1 kg) $5.00 $5.00 Cauliflower x 1 $4.90 $5.00 Apples (Royal Gala 1 kg) $4.90 $3.50 Sliced Wholemeal Bread $1.90 (Homebrand wholemeal 680g) $2.00 (Coles wholemeal 700g) White Sliced Bread $0.85 (Homebrand White 650g) $2.00 (Coles white 700g) Milk – fresh full cream 2 litres $2.00 $2.00 Butter 500 g $3.00 (Homebrand) $3.00 (Coles) Tasty Cheese 500 g $4.50 (Woolworths Select Tasty) ...