Cheapest Grocery Store in Toronto 2026: Real Price Data
Out of 146 products sold at multiple chains in Toronto, Loblaws has the lowest price on 20 of them. Sobeys Urban Fresh is second with 16 wins.
We tracked prices across 18 different grocery chains in Toronto. The data reveals massive differences for identical products. Some items cost more than double depending on where you shop.
Produce and Pantry Staples
Vegetables and dry goods showed some of the widest gaps. Tomatoes On The Vine cost $0.87 at Giant (sale) versus $2.99 at Metro (sale). That is 244% more for the exact same product.
Potatoes followed a similar pattern. Russet potatoes were $1.47 at Giant (sale) compared to $5 at Your Independent Grocer (sale). This represents a 240% price increase.
Canned goods also varied significantly. Canned Tomatoes cost $1.97 at Walmart Supercentre (sale, regular $2.88) but $5 at Marché Adonis (sale).
Dairy and International Items
Dairy prices fluctuated wildly between stores. Olympic Krema Yogurt 8x100g was priced at $3.99 at Sobeys Urban Fresh (sale). The same item cost $11.47 at Walmart Supercentre (sale, regular $14.18). That is 187% more.
Drinkable options showed similar trends. Drinkable Yogurt cost $4.5 at Sobeys (sale) versus $9 at Loblaws (sale).
International pantry items also had large discrepancies. Aroy-D, Coconut Milk was $1.75 at Loblaws (sale) but $5.97 at 大統華 T&T Supermarket (sale).
Price Comparison Table
The table below highlights the most extreme differences found in this week's data.
| Product | Lowest Price | Highest Price | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes On The Vine | $0.87 (Giant) | $2.99 (Metro) | 244% |
| Aroy-D, Coconut Milk | $1.75 (Loblaws) | $5.97 (T&T) | 241% |
| Russet potatoes | $1.47 (Giant) | $5 (Your Independent Grocer) | 240% |
| Pasta | $1.99 (Longo's) | $5.99 (Sobeys Urban Fresh) | 201% |
| Olympic Krema Yogurt | $3.99 (Sobeys Urban Fresh) | $11.47 (Walmart Supercentre) | 187% |
| General mills cereal | $3.49 (Metro) | $8.99 (Sobeys) | 158% |
Bottom Line
Check flyers before you go. Many of the lowest prices recorded, such as the $0.87 tomatoes and $1.75 coconut milk, are temporary sale prices. Regular prices may differ significantly.
Shop around for dairy and produce. The data shows that sticking to one store could cost you double on specific items like yogurt and potatoes.
Help Us Track Prices in Toronto
This analysis is based on community-submitted prices from 18 grocery chains across Toronto.
PriceHive relies on community data to keep these comparisons accurate. If you spot a price in Toronto that differs from what we have recorded, please submit it via the PriceHive app. Your input helps everyone save money.