Rami Levy and Yohananof Chains Compared in Grocery Price Study
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
A price comparison of grocery baskets in Israel found Rami Levy to be the cheapest at 798 shekels and Carrefour Market the most expensive at 922.31 shekels, a difference of over 124 shekels. Significant price variations were noted on individual items like butter and cereal bars, emphasizing the importance of price comparison for consumers.
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- Rami Levy offers the cheapest grocery basket at 798 shekels.
- Carrefour Market has the most expensive basket at 922.31 shekels.
- Price differences between chains can exceed 15% for the same items.
- Significant price gaps were found on butter and cereal bars.
- Consumers can save substantially by comparing prices across supermarkets.
A recent price comparison of grocery items in Israel has revealed significant price differences between major supermarket chains, with the cheapest basket costing 798 shekels at Rami Levy and the most expensive at Carrefour Market for 922.31 shekels. This represents a 15.6% difference, or over 124 shekels, for the same set of goods. The study, conducted by C14 using the Prices website, focused on typical weekly purchases as families return to routine after the holiday season.
Notable price disparities were found in specific products. A 200-gram butter product varied by 3 shekels (38%), costing 7.90 shekels at Carrefour Market and 10.90 shekels at Victory. Even more striking was the difference for a 6-pack of Corny cereal bars, priced at 7.90 shekels at Rami Levy but 15.90 shekels at other surveyed chains, a difference of over 100%.
Smaller, yet still significant, differences were observed in dairy products. A Strauss Milky chocolate and whipped cream pudding cost 4.60 shekels at one chain and 5.50 shekels at Carrefour Market, a gap of 90 agorot or nearly 20%. These findings highlight how cumulative price differences on everyday items can add up to substantial amounts for households, especially when trying to manage budgets post-holidays.
The analysis suggests that consumers should not assume their usual supermarket offers the best prices and that comparing costs before shopping can lead to considerable savings. The return to school and regular routines signifies a return to consistent grocery expenses, making price awareness crucial for household financial management.