The price difference for a set of basic products across various chains reaches almost 100 hryvnias
The cost of a standard set of five basic products in major Ukrainian retail chains ranges from 201 to over 300 hryvnias. An analysis of supermarket prices was conducted as of November 9, 2026. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine (Остапова Анастасія), according to the portal PromPolitInform.
The study covered ATB, Silpo, Novus, and Auchan chains. Experts compared prices for a kilogram of buckwheat, 900 g of milk, a dozen eggs, 500 ml of sunflower oil, and a bakery product weighing 350-400 g.
The largest price gap was recorded in the buckwheat and egg categories. Buckwheat prices vary from 54.99 UAH at Silpo to 104 UAH at Novus, while a dozen eggs costs from 39.19 UAH at Silpo to 68.90 UAH at ATB.
Grocery basket cost in a single chain
If purchasing the entire list of products at one store, the lowest expenditure is 226.17 UAH at the Silpo chain. The most expensive among the checked supermarkets was Novus, where the same set costs 300.39 UAH.
At ATB, a similar set costs 273.73 UAH, and at Auchan, it is 281.70 UAH. Thus, the difference between the cheapest and most expensive options is 74.22 UAH.
Cost optimization through combined shopping
A significant reduction in total costs can be achieved by forming a set from the cheapest items across different stores. With this strategy, the total bill can be reduced to 201.49 UAH.
This amount is 98.90 UAH lower than the cost of a basket purchased entirely at Novus. At the same time, experts note that such an approach requires visiting several retail outlets and considering the availability of specific brands.
Promotional offers do not always guarantee the lowest market price. In some cases, discounted goods may cost more than similar products from other manufacturers without marketing campaigns in neighboring chains.
Photo: RBC-Ukraine
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