Cheapest Grocery Store in Ottawa 2026: Real Price Data
We tracked 255 products sold at multiple chains across Ottawa to find the best prices. Out of 21 chains, Loblaws had the lowest price on 31 items, while Walmart came in second with 26 wins. IGA and Super C weren't far behind, with 21 and 20 wins respectively.
Biggest Price Gaps
While the top chains win on frequency, other stores have deep discounts on specific items. The difference between the highest and lowest price for the exact same product can be massive.
For example, Yogurt costs $1.88 at Marché Adonis (sale) compared to $6.99 at IGA (sale, regular $8.29). That is 272% more at IGA. We saw a similar gap with a different Yogurt, priced at $1.99 at Marché Adonis (sale) versus $6.99 at IGA (sale).
Staples like rice and onions also show wide swings. Riz dainty curry is $2.79 at Super C (sale) but $9.99 at Metro (sale). Yellow onions are $0.99 at Super C (sale) versus $2.99 at Marché Adonis (sale).
Price Comparison Table
Here is a look at some of the specific items where prices varied significantly between stores.
| Product | Lowest Price Store | Price | Highest Price Store | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yogurt | Marché Adonis (sale) | $1.88 | IGA (sale) | $6.99 |
| Riz dainty curry | Super C (sale) | $2.79 | Metro (sale) | $9.99 |
| Cheese Fries - Saputo | Marché Adonis (sale) | $2.99 | Metro (sale) | $9.99 |
| Sweetened condensed milk | Real Canadian Superstore (sale) | $2.75 | 大統華 T&T Supermarket (sale) | $8.50 |
| Yellow onions | Super C (sale) | $0.99 | Marché Adonis (sale) | $2.99 |
| Kellogg s breakfast cereal | Walmart Supercentre (sale) | $3.33 | Metro (sale) | $9.99 |
| Basmati rice | IGA (sale) | $5.49 | Marché Adonis (sale) | $12.99 |
Other Notable Finds
Snacks and dairy products also showed large differences. Cheese Fries - Saputo were $2.99 at Marché Adonis (sale) compared to $9.99 at Metro (sale, regular $14.99). For baking, Sweetened condensed milk was $2.75 at Real Canadian Superstore (sale) versus $8.50 at 大統華 T&T Supermarket (sale).
Breakfast items varied too. Kellogg s breakfast cereal cost $3.33 at Walmart Supercentre (sale, regular $4.97) while Metro (sale) charged $9.99. Even within the same category, Basmati rice was $5.49 at IGA (sale) but $12.99 at Marché Adonis (sale).
Bottom Line
Loblaws offers the most consistently low prices across the board, winning on 31 items, with Walmart close behind at 26 wins. You can also save significantly on specific goods by shopping sales at IGA, Super C, Marché Adonis, and Walmart Supercentre. Note that many of the lowest prices listed above are temporary sale prices, so check weekly flyers before you go.
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This analysis is based on community-submitted prices from 21 chains across 28 locations in Ottawa. Prices may have changed since submission.