We bought the same Tesco and Aldi shopping list six months on and the change surprised even us

Earlier this year we bought 20 like-for-like items in two major supermarkets, Tesco and Aldi, to find out which store is the best value for money.

Six months later, we decided to buy the same twenty everyday products on our shopping list to see exactly what the price of essential items was now.

In each case, we chose essentials such as a loaf of bread, butter, pasta, minced beef, eggs, tea and more. We always went for the cheapest option available and bought store-brand products where possible to get the best value for money.

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Six months ago, the Tesco shop was slightly more expensive, coming to a total amount of €29.57, while the Aldi shop cost us €27.83.

And with inflation still on the rise, we went back to the same stores to find out if there were any increases in price six months on - and the price jump was stark.

Tesco

Tesco Superstore (gettyimages.ie)

1. Penne Pasta (1kg) = €1.09
2. Pasta sauce (500g) = €0.53
3. Rice (1kg) = €0.99
4. Minced Beef 18% (1.028 kg) = €4.10
5. Whole Chicken (2kg) = €6
6. Loaf of bread (800g) = €0.90
7. Milk (2l) = €2.09
8. Butter (454g) = €3.39
9. Ham (125g) = €1.65
10. Cheddar Cheese (200g) = €2.19
11. 6 Eggs = €1.15
12. Bran Flakes (750g) = €1.09
13. 6 Apples = €1.99
14. 6 Bananas = €1.55
15. Carrots (2kg) = €1.79
16. Onions (1kg) = €0.59
17. Baked beans (420g) = €0.39
18. Yogurt (500g) = €0.79
19. Bourbon creams (296g) = €0.36
20. Tea bags (250g) = €1.29

The total amount for the Tesco shop came to €33.92 this time.

Compared to six months ago it was €4.35 more expensive to buy the same 20 items as 14 of the items had gone up in price in Tesco.

Aldi

An Aldi shop in Ireland (Aldi)

1. Penne Pasta 1kg = €0.99
2. Pasta sauce 500g = €0.53
3. Rice 1kg = €0.99
4. Minced Beef 18% (1kg) = €3.99
5. Whole Chicken (1.9kg) = €5.29
6. Loaf of bread (800g) = €0.90
7. Milk (2l) = €2.09
8. Butter (454g) = €3.39
9. Ham (125g) = €1.49
10. Cheddar Cheese (200g) = €1.39
11. 6 Eggs = €0.99
12. Bran Flakes (750g) = €1.09
13. 6 Apples = €1.39
14. 6 Bananas = €1.69
15. Carrots (2kg) = €1.79
16. Onions (1kg) = €0.59
17. Baked beans (420g) = €0.25
18. Low fat yogurt (500g) = €0.49
19. Bourbon creams (200g) = €0.24
20. Tea bags (250g) = €1.29

The total amount for the Aldi shop came to €31.02 this time.

Compared to six months ago it was €3.19 more expensive to buy the same 20 items in Aldi as 11 had gone up in price.

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