Many South Africans are feeling the pinch when it comes to their budgets, which is especially clear when shopping for groceries, including braai supplies.
This weekend, whether you’re grilling outdoors or entertaining guests inside, every rand matters when picking up your favourite braai essentials.
To help you stretch your rand further, The South African compared the prices of key braai items at Checkers, Shoprite, Pick n Pay, and Woolworths, so you can enjoy the braai without burning your wallet.
Which supermarket offers the best value?
Regarding braai supplies, Shoprite stands out as the most wallet-friendly choice. Woolworths, unsurprisingly, tops the price range, while Pick n Pay and Checkers offer competitive pricing on a few key items.
How much are the braai essentials?
| Product | Checkers | Shoprite | Pick n Pay | Woolworths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional Boerewors (per kg) | R99.99 | R109.99 | R134.99 | R189.99 |
| Lamb Braai Chops (per kg) | R143.99 | R169.99 | R184.99 | R249.00 |
| 250g Garlic Bread | R44.99 | R19.99 | R40.99 | R59.99 |
| 4kg Charcoal | R54.99 | R79.99 | R69.99 | R104.99 |
| Baked Beans (can) | R18.99 | R18.99 | R16.99 | R25.99 |
| Firelighters | R39.99 | R29.99 | R34.99 | R29.99 |
| KWV Five-Year-Old Brandy (750ml) | R239.99 | R239.99 | R219.99 | R229.99 |
| Savanna Light Cider (6x330ml) | R124.99 | R119.99 | R124.99 | R124.99 |
| Castle Lite Bottles (6x330ml) | R94.99 | R94.99 | R94.99 | R89.99 |
| Coca-Cola No Sugar (1.5L) | R17.99 | R14.99 | R17.99 | R18.99 |
| Total Cost | R880.90 | R898.90 | R940.90 | R1 123.91 |
*Please note prices are subject to change and were accurate at the time of publishing
Where should you shop?
If you’re looking to save the most money, Shoprite comes out on top with a total of R840.90 for all the listed braai essentials. Checkers follows closely behind at R898.90, while Pick n Pay is slightly higher at R944.90. Woolworths is the most expensive at R1 104.91.
What item(s) are you convinced are a lot more expensive than a year ago (besides everything)?
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