Aussie Supermarket Price Wars: Aldi the Cheapest, Says Survey

A new survey detailing Australia’s supermarket prices is showing that shoppers in Tasmania and the Northern Territory are paying more at the checkout than the rest of Australia.  Consumer group Choice looked at the basket price of 14 everyday items across retailers in the supermarket space and found Aldi to be the cheapest. Aldi is a global discount supermarket chain that originated in Germany. Known for its cost-effective pricing and efficient operations, it entered the Australian market in 2001 and has since expanded rapidly, challenging the dominance of established local players like Woolworths and Coles. However, complicating the data was the fact Aldi does not have a presence in Tasmania or the Northern Territory, and that lack of competition has impacted consumers in those areas already struggling with the cost of living crisis....