Edmonton Meat Prices 2026: From $5.17/kg Bulk Chicken to $49.99/kg Tenderloin

The Meat Counter Spread: $5.17/kg to $49.99/kg

We tracked meat and poultry prices across Edmonton stores and found a nearly 10x gap between the cheapest and priciest protein per kilogram. At the value end, Costco Business Center moves cases of Chicken at $92.99 for 18 kg ($5.17/kg). At the premium end, Costco stocks Tenderloin (Whole) at $49.99/kg. Here's where to shop depending on what you're after.

Bulk Poultry: Costco Business Center Dominates

If you've got freezer space and a family to feed, Costco Business Center has the cheapest poultry per kilogram in our Edmonton data — and none of it is on sale:

• Chicken (18 kg case) — $92.99 ($5.17/kg)
• Chicken Thighs (10 kg case) — $65.99 ($6.60/kg)
• Whole Chicken — $6.99/kg

For comparison, regular Costco sells Chicken Thighs at $7.39/kg — still solid, but 12% more than the Business Center's $6.60/kg.

Sale Spotlight: Save-On-Foods Chicken

Not everyone wants to buy 18 kg of chicken at once. Save-On-Foods offers smaller-quantity sale pricing:

• Chicken — $3.49/lb ($7.69/kg, sale price), down from regular $4.99/lb ($11.00/kg)

Sale prices rotate weekly — check PriceHive for the latest deals at Edmonton stores.

Premium Beef: The Steak Counter

When you're shopping for a special dinner, both Costco and Costco Business Center carry serious cuts:

The Ungraded Rib Steak 'Tomahawk' Style at Costco Business Center stands out — $35.99/kg for a tomahawk is a surprisingly good rate for what's typically a show-stopper cut. And if you're feeling extravagant, Costco carries American wagyu from Snake River Farms at $24.99 per package.

Bottom Line

Bulk chicken: Costco Business Center at $5.17/kg for Chicken — the best everyday rate in our data.

Sale chicken: Watch Save-On-Foods flyers for weekly sale prices — we've seen chicken drop to $3.49/lb ($7.69/kg).

Premium steaks: Costco Business Center starts at $35.99/kg for Ungraded Rib Steak 'Tomahawk' Style. Regular Costco goes up to $49.99/kg for Tenderloin (Whole).

Help Us Track Meat Prices in Edmonton

This analysis is based on community-submitted prices from 25 stores across 14 chains in Edmonton (including City Market, Costco, Costco Business Center, FreshCo, Freshco Foods). The more prices our community submits, the more complete and accurate these comparisons become.

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