Rami Levy Named Israel's Cheapest Supermarket Chain
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Rami Levy has been identified as Israel's cheapest supermarket chain, with a basket of 165 products costing NIS 1,971.07. Osher Ad followed closely, with a difference of only NIS 10.97. The study, published by Maariv, found a significant price gap between the cheapest and most expensive chains, highlighting the impact of supermarket choice on family budgets. While the overall basket saw a slight decrease, some individual product prices increased.
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- Rami Levy is Israel's cheapest supermarket chain, with a 165-product basket costing NIS 1,971.07.
- Osher Ad is a close second, trailing Rami Levy by just NIS 10.97.
- The top four discount chains are less than 3% apart in price.
- The most expensive chain, Tiv Ta'am, costs 27.6% more than Rami Levy for the same basket.
- Choosing a supermarket significantly impacts monthly grocery expenses more than sales.
- The study was conducted by Dr. Chazi Mizrahi Gur and published in Maariv on November 12, 2026.
A comprehensive price comparison study has determined that Rami Levy is Israel's cheapest supermarket chain. The study, conducted by Dr. Chazi Mizrahi Gur and published by Maariv on November 12, 2026, analyzed prices for a basket of 165 leading products across ten supermarket chains. Rami Levy's basket totaled NIS 1,971.07.
Osher Ad came in a close second, just NIS 10.97 behind Rami Levy, with Yash Hasadeh and Yohananof rounding out the top four discount chains. The price difference between these four chains is less than 3%.
The research examined products from all supermarket departments, including groceries, beverages, produce, dairy, meat, snacks, and cleaning supplies, considering sale prices. Compared to October prices, while some individual items became cheaper, nearly a quarter of products saw price increases, resulting in a modest overall basket decrease of only 1.6%.
The gap between the cheapest chain, Rami Levy, and the most expensive, Tiv Ta'am, was substantial. Tiv Ta'am's basket cost NIS 2,514.71, which is 27.6% higher than Rami Levy's. This difference of NIS 543.64 for the identical basket is equivalent to an average family's additional weekly grocery expense. Shufersal Deal ranked eighth.
The study concluded that the choice of supermarket significantly impacts monthly expenses more than individual shelf promotions. Families shopping at more expensive chains may spend hundreds of shekels unnecessarily on identical goods, even with sale items. However, the study used a fixed basket, and individual shopping habits, store proximity, and loyalty programs can influence actual family spending.
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