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Fred Meyer vs Dollar General: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Dollar General is cheaper. You'd pay about 9% less for the same groceries at Dollar General than at Fred Meyer.

The breakdown — 1,174 products compared

  • Dollar General: cheaper on 788 items — overall winner on average price
  • Fred Meyer: beats Dollar General on 355 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 31 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $4.04 at Dollar General vs $4.44 at Fred Meyer
  • Basket savings: save about $8.00 on a 20-item basket at Dollar General (40¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 40¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Fred Meyer: cheaper on ready meals (1%)
  • Dollar General: cheaper on beverages (14%), snacks (9%), frozen (9%), pantry (5%), meat (4%), dairy (3%), bakery

Compared across 8 aisles, each averaged separately.

Cheaper in Fred Meyer

Ingredient score B
Lunchables Extra Cheesy Pizza Lunch Combinations

Lunchables Extra Cheesy Pizza Lunch Combinations

$1.50Fred Meyer
$2.35Dollar General
Ingredient score C
Lunchables Turkey & American with Chocolate Creme Cookies Lunch Combinations

Lunchables Turkey & American with Chocolate Creme Cookies Lunch Combinations

$1.50Fred Meyer
$2.35Dollar General
Ingredient score C
Lunchables Ham & American with Chocolate Creme Cookies Pack

Lunchables Ham & American with Chocolate Creme Cookies Pack

$1.50Fred Meyer
$2.35Dollar General
Ingredient score B
Lunchables Nachos with Cheese Dip and Salsa Pack

Lunchables Nachos with Cheese Dip and Salsa Pack

$1.50Fred Meyer
$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

$1.50Fred Meyer
$2.35Dollar General
Ingredient score C
Lunchables Pepperoni Pizza Pack

Lunchables Pepperoni Pizza Pack

$1.50Fred Meyer
$2.35Dollar 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
$2.69Fred Meyer
Ingredient score C
Fresca Citrus Soda Soft Drink 2 L

Fresca Citrus Soda Soft Drink 2 L

$2.00Dollar General
$3.49Fred Meyer
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
$17.29Fred Meyer
Ingredient score B
Kit Kat Frozen Dessert Bars 5 Count 13.76 fl oz

Kit Kat Frozen Dessert Bars 5 Count 13.76 fl oz

$4.00Dollar General
$6.79Fred Meyer
Ingredient score A
Snapple Apple Juice Drink 16 fl oz Bottle 6 Pack 16 fl oz

Snapple Apple Juice Drink 16 fl oz Bottle 6 Pack 16 fl oz

$4.95Dollar General
$8.19Fred Meyer
Ingredient score A
Snapple Peach Tea 16 fl oz Bottle 6 Pack 16 fl oz

Snapple Peach Tea 16 fl oz Bottle 6 Pack 16 fl oz

$4.95Dollar General
$8.19Fred Meyer

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