Stereotypical Aussie Food and Drink!
Grocery Prices | Meat | Fruit and Vegetables | Cola | Butter | Chicken | Chocolate
Australian cities and towns all have good supermarkets. Fresh fruit and vegetables are more seasonal than in the UK, USA or Europe.
Grocery prices in Australia
As you would expect, it can be difficult to specify an exact price for any particular item. Supermarkets competing with one another often charge different prices for the same items and frequently offer specials.
In 2018 two major supermarket chains in Melbourne – Woolworths and Coles – were pricing goods as shown below.
Tip: Prices in independent grocers and butchers are often significantly lower than the supermarkets.
Prices in Woolworths v Coles
| Item | Woolworths | Coles |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes brushed | $5.50 (2 kg) | $7.00 (2 kg) |
| Lettuce, each (iceberg) | $3.00 | $2.80 |
| Broccoli (1 kg) | $2.50 | $3.90 |
| Cauliflower x 1 | $2.50 | $2.00 |
| Apples (Royal Gala 1 kg) | $3.50 | $5.00 |
| Sliced Wholemeal Bread | $1.80 (Homebrand wholemeal 680g) | $1.50 (Coles wholemeal 650g) |
| White Sliced Bread | $1.50 (Homebrand White 650g) | $1.00 (Coles white 650g) |
| Milk – fresh full cream 2 litres | $2.00 | $2.00 |
| Butter 500 g | $5.15 (Homebrand) | $5.00 (Coles) |
| Tasty Cheese 500 g | $5.50 (Woolworths Select Tasty) | $5.50 (Coles) |
| Large Eggs 1 dozen / 600 grams | $5.00 | $4.90 |
| Extra Large Eggs 1 dozen (free range) / 700 grams | $6.70 | $5.50 |
| Rump Steak 1 kg | $23.00 | $18.00 |
| Scotch Fillet Steak 1 kg | $33.00 | $33.00 |
| Sausages 1 kg | $6.58 (Thick beef) | $7.14 (Thick beef) |
| Chicken Drumsticks 1 kg | $3.00 | $3.45 (min 2 kg) |
| Chicken Breast Fillets Skinless 1 kg | $8.50 | $9.00 |
| Peanut Butter Light (Bega) 500 g | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Sugar White 2 kg | $1.79 (Homebrand) | $1.80 (Coles) |
| Coca Cola Diet Can 375ml (10 pack) | $9.45 | $13.02 |
| Pepsi 1.25 litre | $2.35 | $1.17 |
| Spring water (24 x 600 ml) | $7.50 (Frantelle) | $8.40 (Coles) |
| Nescafe Blend 43 Instant (150 g) | $7.50 | $9.40 |
| Chocolate (Cadbury Dairy Milk 200 g) | $3.00 | $5.00 |
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