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Kroger vs Jewel-Osco: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Kroger is cheaper. You'd pay about 13% less for the same groceries at Kroger than at Jewel-Osco.

The breakdown — 6,664 products compared

  • Kroger: cheaper on 4,851 items — overall winner on average price
  • Jewel-Osco: beats Kroger on 870 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 943 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $5.58 at Kroger vs $6.43 at Jewel-Osco
  • Basket savings: save about $17.00 on a 20-item basket at Kroger (85¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 85¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Kroger: cheaper on ready meals (17%), snacks (17%), pantry (14%), bakery (13%), dairy (13%), meat (12%), frozen (11%), beverages (10%)

Kroger comes out cheaper in every aisle compared.

Cheaper in Kroger

Ingredient score A
Kinder's Carne Asada 1 oz

Kinder's Carne Asada 1 oz

$1.00Kroger
$2.00Jewel-Osco
Ingredient score A
Kinder's the Fajita Blend 1 oz 1 oz Envelope

Kinder's the Fajita Blend 1 oz 1 oz Envelope

$1.00Kroger
$2.00Jewel-Osco
Ingredient score C
Marcangelo Chicken Breast Skewer - Teriyaki

Marcangelo Chicken Breast Skewer - Teriyaki

$5.00Kroger
$9.99Jewel-Osco
Ingredient score B
Marcangelo Sweet Chili Lime Chicken Breast Skewers

Marcangelo Sweet Chili Lime Chicken Breast Skewers

$5.00Kroger
$9.99Jewel-Osco
Ingredient score C
Hostess Donettes Double Chocolate Naturally Flavored Mini Donuts 10.75 oz Bag 10.75 oz

Hostess Donettes Double Chocolate Naturally Flavored Mini Donuts 10.75 oz Bag 10.75 oz

$2.00Kroger
$3.99Jewel-Osco
Ingredient score C
Hostess Donettes Crunch Mini Donuts 9.5 oz Bag 9.5 oz

Hostess Donettes Crunch Mini Donuts 9.5 oz Bag 9.5 oz

$2.00Kroger
$3.99Jewel-Osco

Cheaper in Jewel-Osco

Ingredient score C
Just Crack an Egg Classic Breakfast Scramble Kit Refrigerated 3 oz 3 oz

Just Crack an Egg Classic Breakfast Scramble Kit Refrigerated 3 oz 3 oz

$1.50Jewel-Osco
$2.89Kroger
Ingredient score C
Just Crack an Egg Breakfast Scramble Kit - Protein Packed Meat Lovers 2.25 oz

Just Crack an Egg Breakfast Scramble Kit - Protein Packed Meat Lovers 2.25 oz

$1.50Jewel-Osco
$2.89Kroger
Ingredient score A
Gold Peak Georgia Peach Iced Tea 18.5 oz

Gold Peak Georgia Peach Iced Tea 18.5 oz

$1.50Jewel-Osco
$2.79Kroger
Ingredient score C
Gold Peak Zero Sugar Sweet Tea Bottle, 18.5 fl oz

Gold Peak Zero Sugar Sweet Tea Bottle, 18.5 fl oz

$1.50Jewel-Osco
$2.79Kroger
Ingredient score A
Gold Peak Unsweetened Iced Tea 18.5 oz

Gold Peak Unsweetened Iced Tea 18.5 oz

$1.50Jewel-Osco
$2.79Kroger
Ingredient score B
Laughing Cow Light 8P 5.4 oz

Laughing Cow Light 8P 5.4 oz

$2.50Jewel-Osco
$4.49Kroger

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