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Fry's Food 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 Fry's Food.

The breakdown — 1,263 products compared

  • Dollar General: cheaper on 854 items — overall winner on average price
  • Fry's Food: beats Dollar General on 385 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 24 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $3.99 at Dollar General vs $4.38 at Fry's Food
  • Basket savings: save about $7.80 on a 20-item basket at Dollar General (39¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 39¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Fry's Food: cheaper on meat (1%), ready meals (1%)
  • Dollar General: cheaper on beverages (13%), frozen (9%), snacks (9%), pantry (7%), bakery (3%), dairy (3%)

Compared across 8 aisles, each averaged separately.

Cheaper in Fry's Food

Ingredient score C
Lunchables Pepperoni Pizza Pack

Lunchables Pepperoni Pizza Pack

$1.50Fry's Food
$2.35Dollar General
Ingredient score B
Lunchables Extra Cheesy Pizza Lunch Combinations

Lunchables Extra Cheesy Pizza Lunch Combinations

$1.50Fry's Food
$2.35Dollar General
Ingredient score C
Lunchables Turkey & American with Chocolate Creme Cookies Lunch Combinations

Lunchables Turkey & American with Chocolate Creme Cookies Lunch Combinations

$1.50Fry's Food
$2.35Dollar General
Ingredient score B
Lunchables Nachos with Cheese Dip and Salsa Pack

Lunchables Nachos with Cheese Dip and Salsa Pack

$1.50Fry's Food
$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

$1.50Fry's Food
$2.35Dollar General
Ingredient score B
Ragu Cheese Creations Double Cheddar Sauce, 16 oz

Ragu Cheese Creations Double Cheddar Sauce, 16 oz

$1.99Fry's Food
$3.00Dollar 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
$2.69Fry's Food
Ingredient score C
Sunkist Zero Sugar Orange Soda 2 L

Sunkist Zero Sugar Orange Soda 2 L

$2.00Dollar General
$3.49Fry's Food
Ingredient score C
Fresca Citrus Soda Soft Drink 2 L

Fresca Citrus Soda Soft Drink 2 L

$2.00Dollar General
$3.49Fry's Food
Ingredient score C
Rc Cola Soda 12 pk Cans 12 oz

Rc Cola Soda 12 pk Cans 12 oz

$6.95Dollar General
$11.99Fry's Food
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
$16.99Fry's Food
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
$7.79Fry's Food

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