Weekend BBQ: save $11.96 by splitting the shop
Weekend BBQ came to $54.08 at Coles, the cheapest store that could supply the whole basket. Buying each item wherever it was cheapest saved a further $11.96.
Honey Beef Sausages 500g
Aldi$7.78
Hot Dog Rolls×2
Coles$5.20
White Loaf 800g
Aldi$2.99
Brown Onions 1kg
Aldi$2.99
Tomato Sauce 500ml
Aldi$1.75
Barbeque Sauce 500ml
Aldi$1.75
Woolworths Mild American Mustard 250g
Woolworths$2.70
Shredded Iceberg Lettuce 200g
Aldi$1.99
Truss Tomatoes
IGA$3.00
Tasty Cheese Slices 250g
Aldi$4.99
Shredded Slaw Fine 400g
Aldi$2.99
Chicken Multipack 6 Pack 108g
Aldi$3.99Every item at all 4 stores
| Item | Coles | Woolworths | Aldi | IGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| thin beef sausages 1 kg | ||||
| hot dog rolls 6 pack · × 2 | — | |||
| white bread 700 g | ||||
| brown onions 1 kg | ||||
| tomato sauce 500 ml | ||||
| bbq sauce 500 ml | ||||
| american mustard 250 g | — | |||
| iceberg lettuce 1 each | ||||
| tomatoes 1 kg | ||||
| tasty cheese slices 250 g | ||||
| coleslaw 500 g | ||||
| potato chips 6 pack |
Prices collected on 24 October 2026 from Woolworths, Coles, Aldi and IGA.
What the basket costs
| Store | Total | Items found |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi | $37.40 | 10, 2 missing |
| Coles | $54.08 | all 12 |
| Woolworths | $55.35 | all 12 |
| IGA | $55.90 | all 12 |
A store that could not supply every item is not directly comparable — a smaller basket is naturally cheaper.
The bigger saving
Buying each item at whichever store sold it cheapest came to $42.12, $11.96 below the $54.08 at Coles — the cheapest shop that could actually fill the basket.
Every item
| Item | Cheapest | Store |
|---|---|---|
| thin beef sausages | $7.78 | Aldi |
| hot dog rolls | $5.20 | Coles |
| white bread | $2.99 | Aldi |
| brown onions | $2.99 | Aldi |
| tomato sauce | $1.75 | Aldi |
| bbq sauce | $1.75 | Aldi |
| american mustard | $2.70 | Woolworths |
| iceberg lettuce | $1.99 | Aldi |
| tomatoes | $3.00 | IGA |
| tasty cheese slices | $4.99 | Aldi |
| coleslaw | $2.99 | Aldi |
| potato chips | $3.99 | Aldi |
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Frequently asked questions
Which supermarket is cheapest for a weekend BBQ in Australia?
Coles is the cheapest store with all 12 items in this basket at $54.08. Woolworths comes to $55.35 and IGA to $55.90 for the same items. Aldi stocked 10 of the 12 items for $37.40, but doesn't carry hot dog rolls or american mustard.
Does Aldi have everything you need for a BBQ?
Mostly, but not quite. In this basket, Aldi was missing hot dog rolls and american mustard, so you'd need a second stop at Coles or Woolworths to complete the shop. Everything else was cheaper at Aldi than at the other three stores.
How much do sausages cost at Coles, Woolworths, Aldi and IGA?
For thin beef sausages in this basket: Coles and Woolworths both charge $13.00 for two 550 g packs. IGA sells 1 kg for $11.50 ($11.50 a kilo). Aldi is cheapest at $7.78 for two 500 g packs, though the packs are slightly smaller.