Price Chopper vs ShopRite: Who is Cheaper?
Price Chopper is a regional grocery store chain with 131 stores in 6 Northeastern states. ShopRite is a larger regional grocery store chain with 321 stores in 6 Northeastern states.
To determine if Price Chopper or ShopRite is cheaper for groceries, we are going to do a side-by-side price comparison for a week’s worth of groceries. Scroll to the end to see the final verdict!
Is Price Chopper more expensive than ShopRite?
For this price comparison, I have made a meal plan for a family of 4 using “25 Cheap food that fills you up when you are broke!” as a guide. Our plan is to get groceries for a week that are healthy and cheap!
Here is our meal plan:
Breakfasts
- Scrambled Eggs with Cheese & Toast
- Vanilla Yogurt with Strawberries and Leftover Pineapple
- French Toast with Syrup & Bananas
- Peanut Butter Toast with Bananas
Lunches
- Salad with Leftover Parmesan Chicken
- Pasta Salad with Hard Boiled Eggs and Tomato, Cucumber, and Parmesan Cheese
- Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup
- BLT Sandwiches with Side Salad
- Dinner Leftovers
Dinners
- Orange Chicken with Pineapple over Brown Rice
- Sloppy Joe on French Bread with Cheese and Canned Corn
- Kielbasa, Potatoes and Green Beans in the Crockpot
- Tex Mex Pizza with Taco meat, Refried Beans, Salsa, and Cheese
- Parmesan Crusted Chicken, Butter Pasta, and Broccoli
- Breakfast for Dinner: Scrambled Eggs with Cheese, Bacon, Fried Potatoes, and Sauteed Apples
Snacks
- Chips and Salsa
- Peanut Butter and Apples
- Yogurt Bites
Sweet Treat
- Homemade Orange Popsicles
For this price comparison, I am using prices available in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. I will be selecting items for our meal plan that are the absolute cheapest.
This means mostly generic store brand options and the smallest size needed. This may not be the best value, but we are going for the cheapest option.
We are assuming that we already have kitchen basics like cooking oil, seasonings, salt/pepper, and baking powder at home. Everything else needed for the meal plan will need to be purchased.
For a more in depth break down on how I would make this meal plan work, check out “Healthy Grocery List for Family of 4 on a Budget #7“
Produce Section
This is all the fresh vegetables and fruits we need for the week.
| Item | Price Chopper Prices | ShopRite Price |
| Strawberries | 1lb container= $5.39 | 1lb container= $4.99 |
| 6 Bananas | $0.23 each x6= $1.38 | $0.12 each= $0.72 |
| Lettuce | 1 head Romaine= $2.69 | 1 head Green Leaf= $3.99 |
| Tomato x2 | Red on the Vine $1.32 each x 2= $2.64 | Beefsteak $1.50 each= $3.00 |
| Cucumber | $0.89 each | $1.00 each |
| Potatoes | 5lb bag of Russets= $3.29 *on sale* | 5lb bag of Russets= $2.99 *on sale* |
| Apples | 3lb bag of McIntosh apples= $5.39 | 3lb bag of Gala Apples= $2.99 *on sale* |
| Total: (7 items) | $21.67 | $19.68 |
In the produce section, ShopRite came out cheaper with a total of $19.68. This was $1.99 cheaper than Price Chopper’s total of $21.67.
Deli/Meats
This is all the meats that we will need from the deli and meat counter.
| Item | Price Chopper Prices | ShopRite Price |
| Bacon | PICS 16oz pack= $5.39 | Bacon from Meat Counter 1lb= $4.99 |
| 4-6 Chicken Breasts | $3.49 a lb (2.43lbs) = $8.48 | $1.99 a lb (3.5lbs) = $6.97 *on sale* |
| Kielbasa Sausage | Hillshire 14oz pack= $3.79 *on sale* | ShopRite 14oz pack= $2.99 |
| 1 lb ground turkey | Market 32 93% 1lb fresh= $5.39 | Butterball 1lb fresh= $4.49 *on sale* |
| Total: (4 items) | $23.05 | $19.44 |
In the meat section, ShopRite came out cheaper with a total of $19.44. This was $3.61 cheaper than Price Chopper’s total of $23.05.
Dry Goods
This is all the dry goods and shelf stable items that we need for our meal plan.
| Item | Price Chopper Prices | ShopRite Price |
| Sandwich Bread | PICS 20oz white bread= $1.99 | Bowl & Basket 20oz white bread= $1.19 |
| Canned Pineapple | PICS 20oz can= $1.99 *on sale* | Libby’s 20oz can= $1.99 |
| Pancake Syrup | PICS 24oz bottle= $2.79 | Bowl & Basket 24oz bottle= $1.99 |
| French Bread Loaf | Old World Bread= $1.99 *on sale* | Italian Bread= $2.99 |
| Cinnamon | Badia 2oz jar= $2.19 *on sale* | Bowl & Basket 2oz jar= $1.29 |
| Peanut Butter | PICS 16.3oz container= $2.39 *on sale* | Bowl & Basket 16oz container= $1.59 |
| Italian Dressing | PICS 16oz bottle= $1.99 *on sale* | ShopRite 16oz bottle= $1.69 |
| Pasta | PICS 16oz elbows= $1.69 *on sale* | Bowl & Basket 16oz elbows= $0.99 |
| Large can Tomato Soup | PICS 26oz can= $2.79 | Bowl & Basket 10.75oz can $0.50 each= $1.00 *on sale* |
| Canned Tomatoes | PICS 14.5 oz can= $1.39 *on sale* | Bowl & Basket 14.5oz can= $1.19 |
| Orange Marmalade | PICS 18oz jar= $2.79 *on sale* | Bowl & Basket 18oz jar= $2.79 |
| BBQ Sauce | PICS 18oz bottle= $1.89 *on sale* | Bull’s Eye 18oz bottle= $2.19 |
| Soy Sauce | PICS 10oz bottle= $1.99 *on sale* | La Choy 20oz bottle= $2.19 |
| Brown Rice | PICS 2lb bag= $2.19 *on sale* | Bowl & Basket 2lb bag= $1.99 |
| Canned Green Beans | PICS 14.5oz can= $1.19 | Bowl & Basket 14.5oz can= $0.89 |
| Taco Seasoning | PICS 1oz pack= $1.09 | Bowl & Basket 1oz pack= $0.49 |
| Refried Beans | Full Circle 16oz can= $1.69 *on sale* | Wholesome Pantry 16oz can= $1.49 |
| Salsa | PICS 15.5oz jar= $2.19 *on sale* | Bowl & Basket 24oz jar= $1.49 *on sale* |
| Worcestershire Sauce | PICS 10oz bottle= $2.69 *on sale* | Heinz 12oz bottle= $1.99 |
| Mustard | PICS 9oz bottle= $1.39 *on sale* | Woeber’s 20oz bottle= $1.19 |
| Canned Corn | PICS 15.25oz can= $1.19 | ShopRite 14.5oz can= $0.89 |
| Mayonnaise | Hellman’s 6oz bottle= $3.89 | McCormick 7oz jar= $1.79 |
| All Purpose Flour | PICS 2lb bag= $1.69 *on sale* | Bowl & Basket 5lb bag= $1.99 |
| Dry Active Yeast | Red Star 3pack= $2.69 | Red Star 3pack= $1.99 |
| Total: (24 items) | $49.76 | $39.27 |
In the dry goods section, ShopRite came out cheaper with a total of $39.27. This was $10.49 cheaper than Price Chopper’s total of $49.76.
Frozen Foods
These are the frozen items needed for this week’s meal plan.
| Item | Price Chopper Prices | ShopRite Price |
| Frozen Broccoli | PICS 10.8oz bag= $2.39 | Bowl & Basket 12oz bag= $1.29 |
| Total: (1 items) | $2.39 | $1.29 |
In the frozen section, ShopRite came out cheaper with a total of $1.29. This was $1.10 cheaper than Price Chopper’s total of $2.39.
Dairy Section
These are all the dairy items needed like milk and cheeses.
| Item | Price Chopper Prices | ShopRite Price |
| Eggs | PICS 12ct white medium eggs= $3.59 | Bowl & Basket 12ct white large eggs= $3.99 |
| Shredded Cheddar Cheese | PICS 8oz bag= $2.59 | Bowl & Basket 8oz bag= $2.19 |
| Vanilla Yogurt | PICS 32oz container= $2.79 *on sale* | Bowl & Basket 32oz container= $2.49 |
| American Cheese | PICS 10ct= $2.79 | Bowl & Basket 16ct= $2.49 |
| Parmesan Cheese | PICS 6oz bag= $2.59 | Kraft 6oz bag= $3.40 *on sale* |
| 2% milk | PICS gallon= $4.21 | Bowl & Basket gallon= $4.21 |
| Butter | PICS 1lb= $3.99 | Bowl & Basket 1lb= $3.99 |
| Total: (7 items) | $22.55 | $22.76 |
In the dairy section, Price Chopper came out cheaper with a total of $22.55. This was $0.21 cheaper than ShopRite’s total of $22.76.
Is ShopRite cheaper than Price Chopper?
ShopRite came out cheaper in most sections, but let’s look at the overall totals.
| Section | Price Chopper Prices | ShopRite Price |
| Produce | $21.67 | $19.68 |
| Deli/Meats | $23.05 | $19.44 |
| Dry Goods | $49.76 | $39.27 |
| Frozen Foods | $2.39 | $1.29 |
| Dairy | $22.55 | $22.76 |
| Overall Total: (43 items) | $119.42 | $102.44 |
Overall, ShopRite came out cheaper than Price Chopper with a total of $102.44. That was $16.98 (about 14%) cheaper than Price Chopper’s total of $119.42.
Even though a lot of the items on our list were on sale at Price Chopper, the everyday regular price was actually cheaper at ShopRite.
If these are my two choices, I would shop the weekly sales ads for good deals. I would make my meal plan based off what is on sale.
When shopping for most items, I would shop at ShopRite, but I would pick up a few items at good prices at Price Chopper. For example, the lettuce, loaf bread, BBQ sauce, and soy sauce would have been good items to pick up at Price Chopper.
For more grocery store price comparisons, check out “Hy-Vee vs Baker’s: Who is Cheaper?” and “Safeway vs Shoppers: Who is Cheaper?“
