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Fry's Food vs Publix: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Fry's Food is cheaper. You'd pay about 16% less for the same groceries at Fry's Food than at Publix.

The breakdown — 3,282 products compared

  • Fry's Food: cheaper on 2,787 items — overall winner on average price
  • Publix: beats Fry's Food on 476 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 19 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $5.46 at Fry's Food vs $6.51 at Publix
  • Basket savings: save about $21.00 on a 20-item basket at Fry's Food ($1.05 less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average $1.05 price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Fry's Food: cheaper on meat (20%), ready meals (18%), bakery (16%), beverages (16%), frozen (16%), dairy (15%), snacks (15%), pantry (14%)

Fry's Food comes out cheaper in every aisle compared.

Cheaper in Fry's Food

Ingredient score C
Greenfield Natural Meat Co Abf Pepperoni Protein Kit 2.96 oz

Greenfield Natural Meat Co Abf Pepperoni Protein Kit 2.96 oz

$2.49Fry's Food
$4.97Publix
Ingredient score AB
Ragu Roasted Garlic Alfredo Sauce, 16 oz

Ragu Roasted Garlic Alfredo Sauce, 16 oz

$1.99Fry's Food
$3.97Publix
Ingredient score AB
Ragu Classic Alfredo Sauce, 16 oz

Ragu Classic Alfredo Sauce, 16 oz

$1.99Fry's Food
$3.97Publix
Ingredient score C
Oscar Mayer Bun-length Beef Franks Hot Dogs Pack

Oscar Mayer Bun-length Beef Franks Hot Dogs Pack

$4.99Fry's Food
$9.85Publix
Ingredient score C
Oscar Mayer Classic Beef Franks Hot Dogs Pack

Oscar Mayer Classic Beef Franks Hot Dogs Pack

$4.99Fry's Food
$9.85Publix
Ingredient score C
Oscar Mayer Jumbo Franks 15 oz 8 pk

Oscar Mayer Jumbo Franks 15 oz 8 pk

$4.99Fry's Food
$9.85Publix

Cheaper in Publix

Ingredient score A
Prego Mushroom Pasta Sauce, 67 oz Jar

Prego Mushroom Pasta Sauce, 67 oz Jar

$3.31Publix
$6.49Fry's Food
Ingredient score A
Martinelli's Gold Medal Apple Juice, 1 L

Martinelli's Gold Medal Apple Juice, 1 L

$2.87Publix
$5.49Fry's Food
Ingredient score AB
Nature Valley Crunchy Granola Bars Peanut Butter 1.49 oz 18 ct 36 Bars 18 ea Box

Nature Valley Crunchy Granola Bars Peanut Butter 1.49 oz 18 ct 36 Bars 18 ea Box

$5.75Publix
$10.99Fry's Food
Ingredient score B
Pirate's Booty Aged White Cheddar Cheese Puff Snack 10 oz 10 oz

Pirate's Booty Aged White Cheddar Cheese Puff Snack 10 oz 10 oz

$4.09Publix
$7.49Fry's Food
Ingredient score A
Eternal Water Naturally Alkaline Spring Water

Eternal Water Naturally Alkaline Spring Water

$2.19Publix
$3.99Fry's Food
Ingredient score C
Hormel Gatherings Snack Tray - Pepperoni Mild Cheddar & Crackers 14 oz

Hormel Gatherings Snack Tray - Pepperoni Mild Cheddar & Crackers 14 oz

$5.55Publix
$10.00Fry's Food

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