It's a basket comparison between Shoprite, Checkers, Pick n Pay and Woolworths. Braai with these best prices this weekend
It's a basket comparison between Shoprite, Checkers, Pick n Pay and Woolworths. Braai with these best prices this weekend. Photo: Complied

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Spark up the weekend braai with these prices!

In January, assess the choices at Woolworths, Shoprite, Checkers, and Pick & Pay to discover the most economical options for your weekend barbecue necessities.

By Dumani Moyo
25-01-24 16:15
in Business
It's a basket comparison between Shoprite, Checkers, Pick n Pay and Woolworths. Braai with these best prices this weekend
It's a basket comparison between Shoprite, Checkers, Pick n Pay and Woolworths. Braai with these best prices this weekend. Photo: Complied

There’s no experience quite like lighting a fire and savoring a classic barbecue on a delightful weekend.

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Sadly, the prices of braai essentials, from charcoal to boerewors to your favourite beverage, have sky-rocketed in recent months.

SA People website is seeking to help enrich the lives of our readers, because why should you be paying higher prices at one retailer when you can save a little somewhere else?

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We’ve got you covered with the latest in our series of braai basket price comparisons between four of South Africa’s favourite supermarkets – Woolworths, Checkers, Shoprite, and Pick n Pay.

Each week we visit the supermarkets so you don’t waste your time and money and rather braai with these best prices.

BRAAI WITH THESE BEST PRICES IN SOUTH AFRICA

RankSupermarketPrice
1.ShopriteR803.90
2.CheckersR888.90
3.Pick n PayR904.90
4.WoolworthsR1 012.40



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We’ve compared 10 common braai items to establish which supermarket is offering the best prices – both on individual items and for the entire basket – this week.

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TO NOTE

– We do not consider discounts or card-holder specials in this comparison.

– When the exact name-brand items are not available, we use the nearest alternative house-brand alternative

– Due to fluctuations in prices both inland and at the coast in South Africa, the prices below are based on those payable in Gauteng

WHAT’S IN THE BRAAI BASKET?

ProductCheckersShopritePick n PayWoolworths
Traditional Boerewors/kgR109.99R89.99R122.99R159.99
Lamb Braai Chops/kgR169.99R149.99R179.99R209.99
250g Garlic BreadR39.99R19.99R38.99R59.99
4kg CharcoalR66.99R66.99R74.99R94.99
Baked BeansR16.99R16.99R16.99R24.99
FirelightersR39.99R25.99R34.99R23.99
KWV 5 Year Old Brandy 750mlR209.99R209.99R209.99R209.99
Savanna Light Cider 6x330mlR114.99R114.99R114.99R114.99
Castle Lite Bottles 6 x330mlR89.99R89.99R89.99R89.99
Coca-Cola No Sugar 2.25LR21.99R21.99R20.99R23.49
TOTALR888.90R803.90R904.90R1 012.40

*Please note prices are subject to change and were accurate at the time of publishing



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Would you change where you shop if it meant saving money or do differences in prices mean little to you? What additional braai items would you like to see compared going forward?

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