Cheapest Grocery Store in Montreal 2026: Real Price Data
Out of 7 products sold at multiple chains in Montreal, IGA Atwater has the lowest price on 4 of them. Montreal Metropolitan Community is second with 3 wins.
Head-to-Head Price Comparisons
We compared identical items available at both stores. The price gaps are significant, often driven by temporary sales. Here is how the costs break down for key pantry staples.
| Product | Lowest Price | Higher Price | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calrose Sushi Rice | $4.99 at IGA Atwater (sale) | $8.99 at Montreal Metropolitan Community (sale) | 80% more |
| Yoplait Source Yogurt | $3.49 at Montreal Metropolitan Community (sale) | $6.29 at IGA Atwater (sale) | 80% more |
| White Rice Ben's Original | $4.99 at Montreal Metropolitan Community (sale) | $8.97 at IGA Atwater (sale) | 80% more |
| Kellogg s breakfast cereal | $3.33 at IGA Atwater (sale) | $4.49 at Montreal Metropolitan Community (sale) | 35% more |
Where IGA Atwater Wins
IGA Atwater offers better value on rice and cereal in this snapshot. The Calrose Sushi Rice is $4.99 on sale, compared to $8.99 (also on sale) at the competitor. That is 80% more for the exact same product elsewhere in this snapshot.
Breakfast costs less here too. The Kellogg s breakfast cereal rings in at $3.33 (sale), while the other store's sale price is $4.49. This represents a 35% premium if you shop at the wrong aisle.
Where Montreal Metropolitan Community Wins
Montreal Metropolitan Community takes the lead on yogurt and specific rice brands. Their Yoplait Source Yogurt is $3.49 on sale. At IGA, the same yogurt is on sale for $6.29, which is 80% more.
They also undercut the competition on White Rice Ben's Original. The price is $4.99 (on sale), whereas IGA's sale price is $8.97. Again, this is an 80% difference for the identical item.
Bottom Line
Neither store is cheapest for everything. IGA Atwater wins on 4 items, while Montreal Metropolitan Community wins on 3. Be aware that all the prices listed above — both the lower and the higher ones — are temporary sale prices, so these gaps reflect a single snapshot and can shift quickly. Check the flyers before you go, as regular prices may differ significantly.
Help Us Track Prices in Montreal
This analysis is based on community-submitted prices from 2 stores across 2 chains in Montreal. Prices may have changed since submission.
Data like this only works when we all contribute. If you spot a price difference in your local Montreal grocery store, submit it to PriceHive. Your updates help us keep this comparison accurate for everyone in the community.