Grocery Basket Prices Vary Significantly Across Israeli Supermarkets
Translated & summarized from Bizportal by baba
A comparison of 17 basic grocery items across Israeli supermarkets reveals significant price differences, with some baskets costing up to 32% more than others. For example, in Petah Tikva, the same basket cost NIS 176 at Osher Ad and NIS 233 at City Tzafrir. These price variations can lead to monthly expenses of hundreds of shekels more for consumers. The data, based on mandatory transparency reports, highlights the need for shoppers to compare prices to save money.
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- A basket of 17 basic groceries can cost up to 32% more at one Israeli supermarket chain compared to another.
- In Petah Tikva, the same basket cost NIS 176 at Osher Ad versus NIS 233 at City Tzafrir.
- This price difference can result in an extra monthly expense of up to NIS 245 for consumers.
- Price variations were also noted in Holon (31%), Rishon LeZion (27-29%), and Tel Aviv-Yafo (27-29%).
- The data is based on shelf prices, excluding sales and club discounts, from mandatory transparency reports.
- An interactive tool allows consumers to compare prices for customized grocery baskets across different cities and chains.
A basket of 17 basic grocery items can cost up to 32% more depending on the supermarket chain and location in Israel. In Petah Tikva, the same basket averaged NIS 176 at Osher Ad and NIS 233 at City Tzafrir, a difference of NIS 57, or about 32%. This price disparity means a household buying such a basket weekly could spend an extra NIS 245 per month at the more expensive chain. The basket includes staples like milk, cottage cheese, bread, rice, spaghetti, oil, ketchup, coffee, and water.
These prices are based on shelf prices, excluding sales and club discounts, and are derived from transparency reports that chains are required to publish under the 2014 Food Competition Law. The article uses the median price in each city, which represents a typical customer better than the lowest price from a single branch.
Similar price gaps were observed in other cities. In Holon, the difference was about 31% (NIS 175 at Yohananof vs. NIS 230 at Super Yuda). Rishon LeZion and Tel Aviv-Yafo showed differences of 27%-29%, while Haifa, Jerusalem, and Ramat Gan ranged from 14% to 22%. In Bnei Brak, only two chains sold all items, with a smaller gap of about 7% between Rami Levy and Shufersal.
The article also features an interactive calculator allowing users to customize their basket from 40 items, adjust quantities, and compare prices across chains and branches in 12 major cities. The data, accurate as of October 13, 2026, is based on published transparency files, though actual prices at checkout may vary.
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