Compare stores

vs

Giant vs Dollar General: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Dollar General is cheaper. You'd pay about 13% less for the same groceries at Dollar General than at Giant.

The breakdown — 1,320 products compared

  • Dollar General: cheaper on 967 items — overall winner on average price
  • Giant: beats Dollar General on 312 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 41 items

Dollar General wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.

Download on the App Store

Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $3.80 at Dollar General vs $4.37 at Giant
  • Basket savings: save about $11.40 on a 20-item basket at Dollar General (57¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 57¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Dollar General: cheaper on pantry (18%), beverages (16%), snacks (11%), ready meals (10%), meat (9%), dairy (9%), bakery (7%)

Dollar General comes out cheaper in every aisle compared.

Cheaper in Giant

Ingredient score AB
Perdue Panko Chicken Nuggets

Perdue Panko Chicken Nuggets

$6.29Giant
$10.50Dollar General
Ingredient score AB
Perdue Chicken Breast Tenders

Perdue Chicken Breast Tenders

$6.29Giant
$10.50Dollar General
Ingredient score C
Eggo Strawberry Frozen Waffles, 10 ct

Eggo Strawberry Frozen Waffles, 10 ct

$2.50Giant
$4.00Dollar General
Ingredient score AB
Core Hydration Perfectly Balanced Water 23.9 oz

Core Hydration Perfectly Balanced Water 23.9 oz

$1.25Giant
$2.00Dollar General
Ingredient score C
Eggo Chocolatey Chip Frozen Waffles, 10 ct

Eggo Chocolatey Chip Frozen Waffles, 10 ct

$2.50Giant
$4.00Dollar General
Ingredient score C
Eggo Minis Waffles Cinnamon Toast 10 Count 10.75 oz

Eggo Minis Waffles Cinnamon Toast 10 Count 10.75 oz

$2.50Giant
$4.00Dollar General

Cheaper in Dollar General

Ingredient score AB
Junior Mints Candy 3.5 oz Box

Junior Mints Candy 3.5 oz Box

$1.00Dollar General
$1.79Giant
Ingredient score B
Dots Assorted Fruit Flavored Gumdrops Theater Box 6.5 oz

Dots Assorted Fruit Flavored Gumdrops Theater Box 6.5 oz

$1.00Dollar General
$1.79Giant
Ingredient score AB
Miracle Whip Mayo-like Dressing

Miracle Whip Mayo-like Dressing

$5.50Dollar General
$9.79Giant
Ingredient score C
Sunkist Zero Sugar Orange Soda 2 L

Sunkist Zero Sugar Orange Soda 2 L

$2.00Dollar General
$3.49Giant
Ingredient score B
Sunkist Grape Soda 2 L

Sunkist Grape Soda 2 L

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

Sunkist Orange Soda 2 L Plastic Bottle

$2.00Dollar General
$3.49Giant

Prices are periodic snapshots and may differ from your local store.

We are independent — stores don't pay us for placement.

All images, logos, and trademarks belong to their respective owners.