10-item grocery basket
| Item | Migros | Coop | Denner | Aldi | Lidl |
|---|
What this solves
Tourists assume Swiss grocery shopping is uniformly expensive. The 5-chain reality: Migros and Coop are premium (but high quality), Denner is the discount (Aldi-owned), Aldi and Lidl are the cheapest (limited locations, mostly German-speaking regions).
How to read
- Migros exclusives: "M-Budget" line is the cheap tier, similar quality to Aldi.
- Coop Prix Garantie: similarly cheap tier.
- Denner: matches Aldi prices on most basics; better wine selection than Aldi.
- Aldi/Lidl: German-broad routes only — for ski resorts, mostly available.
Limitations
- Migros doesn't sell alcohol (Coop does).
- Coop is the only one with the Sunday-hours loophole in some cantons.
FAQ
Where to buy local cheese?
Fromagerie, then Coop. Aldi/Lidl carry foreign cheese.
Sources
- Migros / Coop weekly flyers 2026
- Author's 2026 receipt sampling across 5 chains
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Built after watching 4 people pay 4 different prices for the same week of groceries.
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Prices fluctuate. Reference figures.