Over the past five years, the OCU grocery basket has become 39.5% more expensive. Some everyday products have seen especially sharp increases: coffee, eggs and chocolate have more than doubled in price over this period.<\/p>\n
However, the supermarket you choose still affects how much you spend. According to Spain\u2019s Organisation of Consumers and Users (OCU), in 2026 the average annual difference between the cheapest and most expensive supermarkets was \u20ac1,310. In some cities it exceeded \u20ac4,000, while in others the gap was much smaller.<\/p>\n
For its 2026 study, the OCU collected more than 101,000 prices from 690 physical stores and online supermarkets in 189 cities. It used a basket of 244 food, household and personal hygiene products. The estimated annual cost of the basket averaged \u20ac6,602.<\/p>\n
This figure is a benchmark for comparison, not a forecast of what a particular household will spend. Actual savings depend on the city, the shops nearby, what people buy and which products and brands they choose.<\/p>\n
The table shows the estimated annual cost of the OCU basket at selected chains. The lower the amount and price index, the less the same basket cost in the study.<\/p>\n
| Chain<\/th>\n | OCU index<\/th>\n | Estimated annual basket cost<\/th>\n | Where it operates<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dani<\/td>\n | 100<\/td>\n | \u20ac5,788.18<\/td>\n | Andalusia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Family Cash<\/td>\n | 102<\/td>\n | \u20ac5,902.65<\/td>\n | Several autonomous communities<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Tifer<\/td>\n | 102<\/td>\n | \u20ac5,930.73<\/td>\n | Mainly Castile and Le\u00f3n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Supeco<\/td>\n | 103<\/td>\n | \u20ac5,979.94<\/td>\n | Stores in several regions of Spain<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Deza<\/td>\n | 106<\/td>\n | \u20ac6,138.42<\/td>\n | Province of C\u00f3rdoba<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Consum<\/td>\n | 107<\/td>\n | \u20ac6,168.47<\/td>\n | Valencian Community and neighbouring regions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Cash Fresh<\/td>\n | 107<\/td>\n | \u20ac6,188.96<\/td>\n | Andalusia and Extremadura<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Alimerka<\/td>\n | 107<\/td>\n | \u20ac6,196.41<\/td>\n | Asturias, Castile and Le\u00f3n, and Galicia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| El Jam\u00f3n<\/td>\n | 109<\/td>\n | \u20ac6,290.68<\/td>\n | Andalusia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Gadis<\/td>\n | 109<\/td>\n | \u20ac6,328.78<\/td>\n | Galicia and Castile and Le\u00f3n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n The OCU calculated the cost of the same basket to compare price levels. The ranking does not mean that every shopper will save exactly these amounts: the final bill depends on what they buy and the prices at their local store.<\/p>\n Where the regional chains operate<\/h2>\nHow to compare prices near you<\/h2>\nA chain\u2019s presence in your region does not necessarily mean its store will be the cheapest for your shopping basket. The OCU notes significant differences between cities and individual stores. It offers an online store locator to help shoppers compare nearby prices.<\/p>\n Before changing your usual shopping route, compare a few nearby supermarkets and factor in travel costs, discounts and the prices of the products you buy most often.<\/p>\n OCU ranking of supermarket chains and estimated basket costs for 2026<\/a><\/p>\n |