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Grocery price comparison Switzerland: Migros, Coop, Aldi, Lidl, Denner

The short answer: for a comparable basket, Aldi, Lidl and Denner are typically 15–30% cheaper than Migros and Coop – with the gap largest on branded goods and smallest on the big two's own budget lines (M-Budget, Prix Garantie).

Von Leutrim MiftarajGründer von BudgetHub, MSc Innovation Management (FFHS)

Where the differences really are

Fresh produce and discount own-brands are close in price everywhere. The gap opens on brand-name products, drugstore items and convenience food. A weekly family shop of CHF 250 at Coop can drop to roughly CHF 190–210 at a discounter with a comparable basket.

The realistic strategy

Most Swiss households mix: staples and bulk at Aldi/Lidl/Denner, specific items and freshness at Migros/Coop. Shopping just over the border cuts prices further but costs time, fuel and is limited by customs allowances.

Know your real grocery number

Track four weeks of actual grocery spending before optimising – most households guess 20–30% too low.

Track these costs in your own budget: create your free Swiss budget in BudgetHub – in English, with Swiss categories built in.

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Is Aldi or Lidl cheaper in Switzerland?+

They're extremely close on comparable baskets – the difference is usually smaller than the gap to Migros/Coop. Pick by location and assortment.

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