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Kroger vs Publix: Which Is Cheaper?

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

The breakdown — 3,647 products compared

  • Kroger: cheaper on 3,090 items — overall winner on average price
  • Publix: beats Kroger on 541 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 16 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $5.39 at Kroger vs $6.41 at Publix
  • Basket savings: save about $20.40 on a 20-item basket at Kroger ($1.02 less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average $1.02 price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Kroger: cheaper on meat (19%), ready meals (18%), frozen (17%), bakery (16%), dairy (16%), beverages (15%), snacks (15%), pantry (15%)

Kroger comes out cheaper in every aisle compared.

Cheaper in Kroger

Ingredient score AB
Ragu Roasted Garlic Alfredo Sauce, 16 oz

Ragu Roasted Garlic Alfredo Sauce, 16 oz

$1.99Kroger
$3.97Publix
Ingredient score AB
Ragu Classic Alfredo Sauce, 16 oz

Ragu Classic Alfredo Sauce, 16 oz

$1.99Kroger
$3.97Publix
Ingredient score A
Zevia Creamy Root Beer Zero Sugar Soda Cans

Zevia Creamy Root Beer Zero Sugar Soda Cans

$6.79Kroger
$13.49Publix
Ingredient score AB
Valentina Salsa Picante Mexican Hot Sauce, 12 oz

Valentina Salsa Picante Mexican Hot Sauce, 12 oz

$1.79Kroger
$3.53Publix
Ingredient score C
Kraft Sweet Honey Slow-simmered Bbq Sauce

Kraft Sweet Honey Slow-simmered Bbq Sauce

$1.69Kroger
$3.31Publix
Ingredient score C
Kraft Original BBQ Sauce, 18 oz

Kraft Original BBQ Sauce, 18 oz

$1.69Kroger
$3.31Publix

Cheaper in Publix

Ingredient score C
Farm Rich Breaded Mozzarella Cheese Sticks

Farm Rich Breaded Mozzarella Cheese Sticks

$5.53Publix
$10.99Kroger
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
$10.99Kroger
Ingredient score A
Prego Mushroom Pasta Sauce, 67 oz Jar

Prego Mushroom Pasta Sauce, 67 oz Jar

$3.31Publix
$6.29Kroger
Ingredient score AB
Goya Guava Nectar, 33.8 oz

Goya Guava Nectar, 33.8 oz

$1.97Publix
$3.69Kroger
Ingredient score A
Birds Eye Extra Sweet Mini Corn on the Cob Frozen Vegetables 12 Count

Birds Eye Extra Sweet Mini Corn on the Cob Frozen Vegetables 12 Count

$3.31Publix
$5.99Kroger
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
$9.99Kroger

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