MealBudgetFood prices in United Kingdom
262 everyday groceries, priced in GBP from shelf readings at named supermarkets. We haven’t reached 5 more items here yet, and we’d rather leave those blank than guess.
Cooking one dinner from scratch in United Kingdom costs a median of £6.39 a serving when you buy every pack the recipe needs, across 249 recipes priced at United Kingdom supermarkets. Prices read 1 Nov 2026. Planning the week so meals share ingredients brings that down, because the packs you don't finish are a large part of the bill.
| Item | Typical pack | Price | Read at |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2% milk | 3.8 L | £2.75 | Tesco · 29 Sept |
| Active dry yeast | 3-packet strip | £1.86 | Sainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| All-purpose flour | 2.3 kg bag | £0.95 | Morrisons · 27 SeptSainsbury's · 27 Sept |
| Almond milk (unsweetened) | 1.8 kg carton | £3.03 | Morrisons · 9 SeptSainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| Almonds | 450 g bag | £4.97 | Morrisons · 9 SeptSainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| American cheese slices | 16-slice pack | £2.47 | Morrisons · 13 Oct |
| Apple cider vinegar | 450 ml bottle | £2.10 | Tesco · 29 Sept |
| Apples | 1.4 kg bag | £2.83 | Morrisons · 9 SeptSainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Avocado | 1 avocado | £0.75 | Morrisons · 10 SeptSainsbury's · 1 Nov |
| Baby carrots | 450 g bag | £0.68 | Morrisons · 9 Sept |
| Baby spinach | 150 g clamshell | £1.03 | Morrisons · 10 SeptSainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Bacon | 350 g pack | £2.29 | Morrisons · 9 SeptSainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| Bagels | 6-count pack | £2.24 | Morrisons · 9 SeptSainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| Baking powder | 250 g can | £2.10 | Morrisons · 9 SeptSainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Baking soda | 450 g box | £2.04 | Morrisons · 9 SeptSainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| Balsamic vinegar | 500 ml bottle | £3.32 | Sainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| Bananas | 900 g bunch | £0.86 | Sainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Barbecue sauce | 500 g bottle | £4.57 | Morrisons · 9 Sept |
| Basmati rice | 900 g bag | £1.45 | Morrisons · 10 SeptSainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Bay leaves | 7 g jar (~30 leaves) | £2.30 | Sainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Beef broth | 900 g carton | £5.68 | Morrisons · 1 NovSainsbury's · 1 Nov |
| Beef chuck roast | 1.4 kg roast | £20.41 | Morrisons · 9 Sept |
| Beef stew meat | 700 g pack | £10.89 | Morrisons · 9 Sept |
| Block cheddar cheese | 250 g block | £1.67 | Morrisons · 9 SeptSainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| Blueberries | 150 g clamshell | £2.63 | Morrisons · 9 SeptSainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| Bone-in chicken thighs | 1.1 kg pack | £3.39 | Tesco · 29 Sept |
| Boneless chicken breast | 1.1 kg tray | £10.42 | Morrisons · 10 SeptSainsbury's · 1 Nov |
| Boneless chicken thighs | 900 g pack | £5.50 | Morrisons · 1 NovSainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Boneless pork chops | 700 g pack | £6.07 | Sainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Bottled lemon juice | 250 ml bottle | £0.76 | Morrisons · 9 Sept |
| Breakfast sausage | 450 g roll | £3.17 | Morrisons · 9 Sept |
| Broccoli crowns | 450 g (2 crowns) | £1.08 | Sainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Brown rice | 900 g bag | £1.19 | Sainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| Brown sugar | 900 g bag | £4.03 | Morrisons · 1 NovSainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Brown/green lentils | 450 g bag | £2.88 | Morrisons · 10 Sept |
| Butternut squash | 900 g squash | £2.04 | Morrisons · 9 SeptSainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| Cajun / Creole seasoning | 100 g canister | £3.00 | Sainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Canned black beans | 450 g can | £0.86 | Morrisons · 1 NovSainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Canned cannellini beans | 450 g can | £0.65 | Morrisons · 10 SeptSainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Canned chickpeas | 450 g can | £0.56 | Morrisons · 10 SeptSainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Canned chunk light tuna | 150 g can | £1.50 | Morrisons · 1 SeptSainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| Canned coconut milk | 400 g can | £2.08 | Morrisons · 1 NovSainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Canned crushed tomatoes | 800 g can | £2.27 | Sainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Canned diced green chiles | 100 g can | £0.50 | Morrisons · 13 Oct |
| Canned diced tomatoes | 400 g can | £0.46 | Morrisons · 10 SeptSainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Canned diced tomatoes with green chiles | 300 g can | £0.65 | Morrisons · 13 Oct |
| Canned fire-roasted tomatoes | 400 g can | £0.46 | Morrisons · 13 Oct |
| Canned green beans | 400 g can | £1.39 | Morrisons · 9 SeptSainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| Canned kidney beans | 450 g can | £0.54 | Morrisons · 9 SeptSainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Canned pink salmon | 400 g can | £4.64 | Morrisons · 9 SeptSainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| Canned pinto beans | 450 g can | £0.49 | Tesco · 29 Sept |
| Canned red enchilada sauce | 300 g can | £1.58 | Tesco · 29 Sept |
| Canned refried beans | 450 g can | £2.19 | Morrisons · 9 SeptSainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| Canned sweet corn | 450 g can | £1.23 | Morrisons · 1 SeptSainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| Canned tomato sauce | 450 g can | £0.38 | Morrisons · 10 SeptSainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Canned whole peeled tomatoes | 800 g can | £3.24 | Morrisons · 9 SeptSainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Canola oil | 1.4 L bottle | £5.32 | Morrisons · 9 SeptSainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| Capers | 100 g jar | £1.88 | Morrisons · 9 SeptSainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Carrots | 900 g bag | £0.71 | Morrisons · 1 NovSainsbury's · 25 Oct |
| Cauliflower | 1 head | £1.18 | Sainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| Cayenne pepper | 50 g jar | £1.18 | Sainsbury's · 1 Sept |
| Celery | 1 bunch/stalk | £1.80 | Morrisons · 10 SeptSainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Cherry tomatoes | 300 g clamshell | £0.85 | Morrisons · 1 NovSainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Chicken broth | 900 g carton | £4.73 | Morrisons · 25 Oct |
| Chicken drumsticks | 1.1 kg pack | £2.44 | Morrisons · 9 SeptSainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| Chicken wings | 1.4 kg pack | £3.44 | Morrisons · 9 SeptSainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| Chili garlic sauce | 250 g jar | £0.56 | Morrisons · 13 Oct |
| Chili powder | 70 g jar | £2.12 | Sainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Chipotle peppers in adobo | 200 g can | £4.30 | Sainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| Cilantro | 1 bunch | £1.54 | Morrisons · 27 SeptSainsbury's · 27 Sept |
| Coconut oil | 400 g jar | £1.76 | Morrisons · 9 SeptSainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| Cod fillets (frozen) | 450 g bag | £9.21 | Morrisons · 9 SeptSainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Coleslaw mix (bagged) | 400 g bag | £1.92 | Tesco · 29 Sept |
| Condensed cream of chicken soup | 300 g can | £1.51 | Tesco · 29 Sept |
| Condensed cream of mushroom soup | 300 g can | £1.62 | Sainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| Corn on the cob | 4-ear pack | £1.29 | Sainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| Corn tortillas | 30-count pack | £3.53 | Sainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Cornstarch | 450 g box | £1.98 | Morrisons · 10 SeptSainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Cottage cheese | 450 g tub | £2.47 | Morrisons · 9 SeptSainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| Couscous | 300 g box | £2.88 | Morrisons · 1 NovSainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Cream cheese | 250 g brick | £2.47 | Morrisons · 9 SeptSainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| Cremini (baby bella) mushrooms | 250 g package | £0.99 | Morrisons · 1 NovSainsbury's · 1 Nov |
| Crumbled feta cheese | 150 g cup | £2.00 | Sainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Crushed red pepper flakes | 45 g jar | £1.35 | Sainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Cucumber | 1 cucumber | £1.37 | Morrisons · 10 SeptSainsbury's · 1 Nov |
| Curry powder | 55 g jar | £0.63 | Morrisons · 10 SeptSainsbury's · 1 Nov |
| Dijon mustard | 350 g jar | £0.88 | Morrisons · 1 NovSainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Dill pickle spears | 700 g jar | £5.01 | Sainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Dried basil | 18 g jar | £1.22 | Morrisons · 9 SeptSainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| Dried black beans | 450 g bag | £4.89 | Tesco · 29 Sept |
| Dried oregano | 20 g jar | £3.45 | Sainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Dried pinto beans | 450 g bag | £4.86 | Sainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| Dried rosemary | 25 g jar | £1.88 | Sainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| Dried thyme | 18 g jar | £2.46 | Morrisons · 10 SeptSainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Dry red wine (cooking) | 750 bottle | £8.99 | Sainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| Dry white wine (cooking) | 750 bottle | £10.05 | Sainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| Egg noodles | 350 g bag | £1.59 | Morrisons · 10 SeptSainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Eggplant | 1 medium | £3.21 | Sainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| Elbow macaroni | 450 g box | £0.65 | Sainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| English muffins | 6-count pack | £1.24 | Sainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| Extra virgin olive oil | 500 ml bottle | £3.78 | Morrisons · 25 OctSainsbury's · 27 Sept |
| Extra-firm tofu | 400 g block | £3.47 | Sainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Fettuccine | 450 g box | £1.36 | Morrisons · 9 Sept |
| Firm tofu | 400 g block | £3.47 | Sainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| Fish sauce | 200 ml bottle | £2.62 | Morrisons · 10 SeptSainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Flank steak | 700 g steak | £9.70 | Morrisons · 13 Oct |
| Flour tortillas (burrito size) | 10-count pack | £4.09 | Sainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Flour tortillas (taco size) | 20-count pack | £3.63 | Sainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| French baguette | 1 baguette | £1.13 | Sainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Fresh basil | 20 g clamshell | £0.43 | Morrisons · 10 SeptSainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Fresh flat-leaf parsley | 1 bunch | £1.53 | Morrisons · 27 SeptSainsbury's · 27 Sept |
| Fresh ginger root | 100 g knob | £1.41 | Morrisons · 27 SeptSainsbury's · 27 Sept |
| Fresh green beans | 450 g bag | £2.49 | Sainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Fresh rosemary | 19 g clamshell | £0.56 | Morrisons · 9 SeptSainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| Fresh thyme | 19 g clamshell | £0.58 | Morrisons · 9 SeptSainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| Frozen broccoli florets | 350 g bag | £0.50 | Morrisons · 9 SeptSainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| Frozen chopped spinach | 300 g box | £0.72 | Morrisons · 9 SeptSainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| Frozen cut green beans | 350 g bag | £0.50 | Morrisons · 9 SeptSainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| Frozen french fries | 900 g bag | £2.43 | Morrisons · 9 SeptSainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| Frozen green peas | 350 g bag | £0.82 | Morrisons · 1 SeptSainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Frozen mixed berries | 350 g bag | £3.28 | Morrisons · 9 SeptSainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| Frozen mixed vegetables | 350 g bag | £0.56 | Morrisons · 10 SeptSainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Frozen raw shrimp | 450 g bag (31-40 ct) | £6.65 | Sainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Frozen salmon fillets | 900 g bag | £15.46 | Morrisons · 9 SeptSainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| Frozen shredded hash browns | 850 g bag | £1.98 | Morrisons · 13 Oct |
| Frozen sweet corn | 350 g bag | £0.65 | Sainsbury's · 1 Nov |
| Garlic | 1 head (~10 cloves) | £0.45 | Morrisons · 27 Sept |
| Garlic powder | 85 g jar | £1.07 | Morrisons · 10 SeptSainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Granulated white sugar | 1.8 kg bag | £1.94 | Morrisons · 10 SeptSainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Grated Parmesan cheese | 250 g container | £6.33 | Sainsbury's · 1 Nov |
| Green bell pepper | 1 pepper | £0.80 | Sainsbury's · 1 Nov |
| Green cabbage | 1 head (1.1 kg) | £1.70 | Morrisons · 10 Sept |
| Green onions / scallions | 1 bunch | £0.50 | Sainsbury's · 1 Nov |
| Ground beef (80/20) | 450 g pack | £4.79 | Morrisons · 10 SeptSainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Ground beef (93% lean) | 450 g pack | £6.12 | Morrisons · 10 Sept |
| Ground black pepper | 85 g container | £3.78 | Morrisons · 13 OctSainsbury's · 27 Sept |
| Ground chicken | 450 g pack | £2.49 | Morrisons · 9 SeptSainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| Ground cinnamon | 65 g jar | £2.51 | Morrisons · 10 SeptSainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Ground coffee | 350 g bag | £6.03 | Morrisons · 9 SeptSainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| Ground cumin | 55 g jar | £1.51 | Morrisons · 27 SeptSainsbury's · 25 Oct |
| Ground ginger | 45 g jar | £0.85 | Morrisons · 9 SeptSainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| Ground nutmeg | 30 g jar | £1.01 | Sainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| Ground pork | 450 g pack | £2.29 | Morrisons · 9 SeptSainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Ground turkey (93% lean) | 450 g roll | £4.06 | Morrisons · 10 SeptSainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Ground turmeric | 55 g jar | £1.46 | Morrisons · 10 SeptSainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Half and half | 950 ml | £3.44 | Morrisons · 13 Oct |
| Hamburger buns | 8-count pack | £2.10 | Morrisons · 10 SeptSainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Heavy whipping cream | 450 ml | £2.37 | Sainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Hoisin sauce | 250 g jar | £2.82 | Morrisons · 9 SeptSainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| Honey | 350 g bottle | £1.85 | Morrisons · 10 SeptSainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Hot dog buns | 8-count pack | £2.60 | Morrisons · 9 SeptSainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| Hot sauce (Louisiana style) | 350 ml bottle | £5.91 | Morrisons · 10 SeptSainsbury's · 1 Nov |
| Iceberg lettuce | 1 head | £0.89 | Sainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Italian dressing | 450 ml bottle | £4.16 | Tesco · 29 Sept |
| Italian sausage links | 450 g pack (5 links) | £1.79 | Morrisons · 13 Oct |
| Italian seasoning blend | 20 g jar | £2.46 | Sainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Jalapeño peppers | ~4 peppers (100 g) | £0.81 | Morrisons · 13 Oct |
| Jarred Alfredo sauce | 450 g jar | £2.73 | Morrisons · 13 Oct |
| Jarred marinara sauce | 700 g jar | £2.78 | Sainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Jarred minced garlic | 250 g jar | £1.01 | Sainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| Jarred salsa | 450 g jar | £3.40 | Morrisons · 1 NovSainsbury's · 1 Nov |
| Jasmine rice | 2.3 kg bag | £2.49 | Morrisons · 27 SeptSainsbury's · 27 Sept |
| Kale | 1 bunch | £0.89 | Morrisons · 9 SeptSainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| Ketchup | 550 g bottle | £4.21 | Morrisons · 10 SeptSainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Kielbasa / smoked sausage | 350 g rope | £4.51 | Sainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Large eggs | 1 dozen | £4.38 | Morrisons · 9 SeptSainsbury's · 27 Sept |
| Lasagna noodles | 450 g box | £1.36 | Sainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| Lemon | 1 lemon | £0.30 | Morrisons · 27 SeptSainsbury's · 27 Sept |
| Lime | 1 lime | £0.24 | Morrisons · 27 SeptSainsbury's · 27 Sept |
| Linguine | 450 g box | £1.02 | Morrisons · 9 SeptSainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Long grain white rice | 2.3 kg bag | £2.54 | Sainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| Margarine spread | 450 g tub | £1.85 | Morrisons · 9 SeptSainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| Mayonnaise | 900 ml jar | £2.87 | Morrisons · 10 SeptSainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Naan flatbread | 4-count pack | £2.14 | Morrisons · 9 SeptSainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| Navel oranges | 1.8 kg bag | £6.48 | Sainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| Oat milk | 1.8 kg carton | £3.03 | Morrisons · 9 SeptSainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| Onion powder | 75 g jar | £1.33 | Sainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| Orange juice | 1.5 L carton | £4.00 | Morrisons · 9 SeptSainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| Oyster sauce | 250 g bottle | £2.80 | Morrisons · 9 SeptSainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| Panko breadcrumbs | 250 g box | £2.97 | Sainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Paprika | 60 g jar | £1.75 | Morrisons · 1 NovSainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Peanut butter | 450 g jar | £2.29 | Morrisons · 10 SeptSainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Penne pasta | 450 g box | £0.95 | Morrisons · 9 SeptSainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Pita bread | 6-count pack | £0.85 | Morrisons · 10 SeptSainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Pizza sauce | 400 g jar | £2.10 | Morrisons · 9 SeptSainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| Plain breadcrumbs | 450 g canister | £3.72 | Morrisons · 10 SeptSainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Plain Greek yogurt | 900 g tub | £1.67 | Morrisons · 1 NovSainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Pork shoulder (Boston butt) | 1.8 kg roast | £15.75 | Morrisons · 9 SeptSainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| Pork tenderloin | 550 g loin | £6.80 | Morrisons · 9 Sept |
| Powdered sugar | 900 g bag | £2.01 | Morrisons · 9 SeptSainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| Pure maple syrup | 250 ml bottle | £4.19 | Morrisons · 1 NovSainsbury's · 1 Nov |
| Quinoa | 700 g bag | £6.44 | Morrisons · 9 Sept |
| Raisins | 550 g canister | £4.23 | Morrisons · 9 SeptSainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| Ranch dressing | 450 ml bottle | £4.19 | Morrisons · 9 SeptSainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| Red bell pepper | 1 pepper | £0.80 | Sainsbury's · 25 Oct |
| Red lentils | 450 g bag | £1.18 | Tesco · 29 Sept |
| Red onion | 1 onion | £0.32 | Morrisons · 10 SeptSainsbury's · 1 Nov |
| Red wine vinegar | 450 ml bottle | £2.10 | Tesco · 29 Sept |
| Refrigerated biscuit dough | 8-count can | £2.47 | Morrisons · 13 Oct |
| Refrigerated pizza dough | 450 g ball | £2.72 | Tesco · 29 Sept |
| Ricotta cheese | 450 g tub | £2.92 | Morrisons · 10 SeptSainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Rigatoni | 450 g box | £1.29 | Morrisons · 9 SeptSainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| Roasted peanuts | 450 g jar | £3.96 | Sainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Rolled oats | 1.2 kg canister | £2.89 | Sainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Roma tomatoes | 450 g (4-5 tomatoes) | £4.12 | Morrisons · 10 SeptSainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Romaine lettuce | 3-head pack | £1.80 | Morrisons · 9 SeptSainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| Rotini | 450 g box | £0.54 | Morrisons · 9 SeptSainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| Rotisserie chicken | 1 cooked bird | £3.36 | Sainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| Russet potatoes | 2.3 kg bag | £2.07 | Morrisons · 1 NovSainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Salmon fillet | 450 g fillet | £8.96 | Morrisons · 9 SeptSainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| Salt | 750 g canister | £2.41 | Morrisons · 9 SeptSainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| Salted butter | 450 g (4 sticks) | £3.36 | Morrisons · 10 SeptSainsbury's · 1 Nov |
| Semi-sweet chocolate chips | 350 g bag | £5.10 | Morrisons · 9 Sept |
| Sesame seeds | 70 g jar | £2.59 | Morrisons · 10 SeptSainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Shallots | 85 g pack (~3) | £0.32 | Morrisons · 9 SeptSainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| Shredded cheddar cheese | 250 g bag | £1.50 | Morrisons · 25 OctSainsbury's · 27 Sept |
| Shredded Mexican cheese blend | 250 g bag | £2.49 | Morrisons · 13 Oct |
| Shredded Monterey Jack | 250 g bag | £2.49 | Morrisons · 13 Oct |
| Shredded mozzarella | 250 g bag | £2.27 | Morrisons · 1 NovSainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Sliced black olives | 150 g can | £0.61 | Morrisons · 9 SeptSainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Sliced deli turkey | 250 g pack | £5.85 | Morrisons · 13 Oct |
| Sliced Swiss cheese | 250 g pack | £2.66 | Morrisons · 10 SeptSainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Smoked paprika | 60 g jar | £1.56 | Sainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Sour cream | 450 g tub | £2.23 | Morrisons · 10 SeptSainsbury's · 1 Nov |
| Sourdough loaf | 700 g loaf | £3.47 | Morrisons · 10 SeptSainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Soy sauce | 450 ml bottle | £3.62 | Morrisons · 1 NovSainsbury's · 27 Sept |
| Spaghetti | 450 g box | £0.68 | Morrisons · 9 SeptSainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Spring mix salad greens | 150 g clamshell | £1.42 | Morrisons · 9 SeptSainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| Sriracha hot sauce | 500 g bottle | £3.31 | Morrisons · 9 SeptSainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| Strawberries | 450 g clamshell | £2.83 | Morrisons · 1 SeptSainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| Strawberry jam | 500 g jar | £3.68 | Morrisons · 9 SeptSainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| Sweet potatoes | 1.4 kg (3-4 potatoes) | £1.62 | Morrisons · 10 SeptSainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Taco seasoning packet | 30 g packet | £1.30 | Sainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Tahini | 450 g jar | £6.30 | Morrisons · 9 SeptSainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Tilapia fillets (frozen) | 450 g bag | £8.63 | Morrisons · 9 Sept |
| Toasted sesame oil | 150 ml bottle | £1.35 | Morrisons · 10 SeptSainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Tomato paste | 150 g can | £0.50 | Morrisons · 10 SeptSainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Top sirloin steak | 550 g pack | £14.99 | Tesco · 29 Sept |
| Tortilla chips | 350 g bag | £5.85 | Morrisons · 9 SeptSainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| Turkey breast cutlets | 550 g pack | £8.22 | Morrisons · 9 SeptSainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| Unsalted butter | 450 g (4 sticks) | £3.36 | Sainsbury's · 27 Sept |
| Unsweetened cocoa powder | 250 g canister | £3.05 | Tesco · 29 Sept |
| Vanilla extract | 60 ml bottle | £3.60 | Morrisons · 10 SeptSainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Vegetable broth | 900 g carton | £3.79 | Morrisons · 13 Oct |
| Vegetable oil | 1.4 L bottle | £2.06 | Morrisons · 27 SeptSainsbury's · 27 Sept |
| Vermicelli noodles | 450 g box | £2.27 | Morrisons · 9 SeptSainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Vine tomatoes | 450 g (3 tomatoes) | £3.10 | Morrisons · 9 SeptSainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Walnut halves | 250 g bag | £2.78 | Morrisons · 9 SeptSainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| White button mushrooms | 250 g package | £1.36 | Sainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| White distilled vinegar | 950 ml bottle | £0.75 | Sainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| White miso paste | 450 g tub | £6.80 | Sainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| White sandwich bread | 550 g loaf (~20 slices) | £0.70 | Morrisons · 9 SeptSainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| Whole chicken | 2 kg bird | £7.34 | Morrisons · 9 SeptSainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Whole milk | 3.8 L | £5.02 | Morrisons · 27 SeptSainsbury's · 27 Sept |
| Whole wheat flour | 2.3 kg bag | £4.32 | Morrisons · 9 SeptSainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| Whole wheat sandwich bread | 550 g loaf | £1.12 | Morrisons · 9 SeptSainsbury's · 9 Sept |
| Worcestershire sauce | 300 ml bottle | £3.25 | Morrisons · 1 NovSainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Yellow cornmeal | 700 g bag | £5.52 | Sainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Yellow mustard | 550 g bottle | £5.31 | Sainsbury's · 10 Sept |
| Yellow onions | 1.4 kg bag (~5 onions) | £1.67 | Morrisons · 1 NovSainsbury's · 1 Nov |
| Yukon gold potatoes | 1.4 kg bag | £1.26 | Morrisons · 13 Oct |
| Zucchini | ~2 medium (450 g) | £1.15 | Morrisons · 10 SeptSainsbury's · 10 Sept |
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Same basket, different shop
£2.65 cheaper at Sainsbury's
The same 9 everyday staples cost £30.06 at Sainsbury's, against Morrisons. Both baskets are priced from shelves we read ourselves, and only items Sainsbury's and Morrisons both stocked are counted — 9 of 12.
| Item | Sainsbury's | Morrisons | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boneless chicken breast | £8.65 | £12.19 | −£3.54 cheaper at Sainsbury's |
| Whole milk | £2.75 | £5.02 | −£2.27 cheaper at Sainsbury's |
| Apples | £2.24 | £2.83 | −£0.59 cheaper at Sainsbury's |
| Russet potatoes | £2.04 | £2.10 | −£0.06 cheaper at Sainsbury's |
| Block cheddar cheese | £1.67 | £1.65 | +£0.02 dearer at Sainsbury's |
| Yellow onions | £1.67 | £1.58 | +£0.09 dearer at Sainsbury's |
The 6 largest differences of 9 items priced at both shops, so these rows do not add up to the total above. 4 of these 6 are cheaper at Sainsbury's, and the rest are not — no shop wins every line, and we would rather show that than pick the flattering half.
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- Egyptian Red Lentil Soup£3.07 a serving
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- Baladi Salad with Toasted Pita£3.26 a serving
- Chana Masala£3.43 a serving
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Quick answers
- How much does it cost to cook dinner in United Kingdom?
- Cooking one dinner from scratch in United Kingdom costs a median of £6.39 a serving when you buy every pack the recipe needs, across 249 recipes priced at United Kingdom supermarkets. Prices read 1 Nov 2026. Planning the week so meals share ingredients brings that down, because the packs you don't finish are a large part of the bill.
- What is the cheapest dinner to cook in United Kingdom?
- Of the 249 dinners we priced in United Kingdom, the cheapest is Garlic and Chili Oil Spaghetti at £2.55 a serving, followed by Koshari (£2.56) and Mahshi, Stuffed Cabbage Rolls (£2.67).