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Dillons vs Dollar General: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Dollar General is cheaper. You'd pay about 7% less for the same groceries at Dollar General than at Dillons.

The breakdown — 1,180 products compared

  • Dollar General: cheaper on 730 items — overall winner on average price
  • Dillons: beats Dollar General on 417 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 33 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $3.95 at Dollar General vs $4.25 at Dillons
  • Basket savings: save about $6.00 on a 20-item basket at Dollar General (30¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 30¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Dillons: cheaper on frozen (3%), bakery (1%), ready meals
  • Dollar General: cheaper on beverages (12%), snacks (9%), pantry (5%), dairy (2%), meat (1%)

Compared across 8 aisles, each averaged separately.

Cheaper in Dillons

Ingredient score B
Lunchables Extra Cheesy Pizza Lunch Combinations

Lunchables Extra Cheesy Pizza Lunch Combinations

$1.29Dillons
$2.35Dollar General
Ingredient score C
Lunchables Turkey & American with Chocolate Creme Cookies Lunch Combinations

Lunchables Turkey & American with Chocolate Creme Cookies Lunch Combinations

$1.29Dillons
$2.35Dollar General
Ingredient score B
Lunchables Nachos with Cheese Dip and Salsa Pack

Lunchables Nachos with Cheese Dip and Salsa Pack

$1.29Dillons
$2.35Dollar General
Ingredient score C
Lunchables Ham & Cheddar Cheese Cracker Stackers with Vanilla Creme Cookies Snack Kit

Lunchables Ham & Cheddar Cheese Cracker Stackers with Vanilla Creme Cookies Snack Kit

$1.29Dillons
$2.35Dollar General
Ingredient score C
Lunchables Pepperoni Pizza Pack

Lunchables Pepperoni Pizza Pack

$1.29Dillons
$2.35Dollar General
Ingredient score AB
Pringles Original Potato Crisps Chips, 2.3 oz

Pringles Original Potato Crisps Chips, 2.3 oz

$1.00Dillons
$1.75Dollar General

Cheaper in Dollar General

Ingredient score C
Maruchan Beef Flavor Ramen Noodle Soup Souper 6pk 6.3 oz Packages 18 oz

Maruchan Beef Flavor Ramen Noodle Soup Souper 6pk 6.3 oz Packages 18 oz

$1.50Dollar General
$2.69Dillons
Ingredient score C
Fresca Citrus Soda Soft Drink 2 L

Fresca Citrus Soda Soft Drink 2 L

$2.00Dollar General
$3.49Dillons
Ingredient score B
Sunkist Orange Soda 2 L Plastic Bottle

Sunkist Orange Soda 2 L Plastic Bottle

$2.00Dollar General
$3.49Dillons
Ingredient score C
Rc Cola Soda 12 pk Cans 12 oz

Rc Cola Soda 12 pk Cans 12 oz

$6.95Dollar General
$11.99Dillons
Ingredient score C
Café Bustelo Espresso Ground Coffee Dark Roast 22 Ounce Canister 22 oz

Café Bustelo Espresso Ground Coffee Dark Roast 22 Ounce Canister 22 oz

$9.95Dollar General
$16.99Dillons
Ingredient score C
Vlasic Sweet Gherkins Pickles, Keto Friendly, 16 fl. oz.

Vlasic Sweet Gherkins Pickles, Keto Friendly, 16 fl. oz.

$2.85Dollar General
$4.79Dillons

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