Overview

• In Which?’s August comparison, a 75-item basket cost £127.92 at Aldi versus £128.35 at Lidl, a difference of 43p.
• Applying Lidl Plus reduced the gap to 38p, according to the watchdog’s data.
• Aldi returned to the top spot after Lidl edged ahead in July, which followed Aldi’s previous 20-month streak.
• Reports note both chains come in well below Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda and Morrisons on typical staples.
• Shopper experiences highlight different draws, with Aldi’s consistent low-price staples and Specialbuys versus Lidl’s rotating international specials.