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Coles vs Woolworths: Which Supermarket Is Cheaper?

Side-by-side grocery price comparison between Coles and Woolworths in Australia. Prices are tracked daily across thousands of products so you can see at a glance which supermarket wins on the categories you buy most.

As of 18 Sept 2026, Coles has the cheaper basket in Australia — about 3% lower ($1,386.15 vs $1,428.65) across 275 comparable categories, winning 56 of them outright.

Prices updated 18 Sept 2026

Basket = the cheapest in-stock item per category across the 275 everyday categories both Coles and Woolworths stock, using live prices re-checked within the last 21 days. Recalculated daily.

Quick Comparison

Coles products tracked

11,398

Woolworths products tracked

10,905

Head-to-head categories

275

Head-to-head by category

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Frequently asked questions

Is Coles cheaper than Woolworths?
As of Sep 18, 2026, Coles is cheaper overall for a like-for-like grocery basket — about 3% less ($1,386.15 vs $1,428.65) across 275 comparable categories tracked daily in Australia.
How much cheaper is Coles than Woolworths?
On a comparable basket of 275 everyday categories, Coles totals $1,386.15 versus $1,428.65 at Woolworths — about 3% ($42.50) cheaper. Savings vary by category; see the per-category breakdown below.
Which is cheaper for Nappies?
For Nappies, Woolworths is cheaper at $12.00 versus $24.00 — a saving of $12.00.
How is the basket comparison worked out?
Basket = the cheapest in-stock item per category across the 275 everyday categories both Coles and Woolworths stock, using live prices re-checked within the last 21 days. Recalculated daily.

Prices updated daily. Last updated Sep 18, 2026.