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Pick 'n Save vs Dollar General: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Dollar General is cheaper. You'd pay about 8% less for the same groceries at Dollar General than at Pick 'n Save.

The breakdown — 1,238 products compared

  • Dollar General: cheaper on 821 items — overall winner on average price
  • Pick 'n Save: beats Dollar General on 389 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 28 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $4.02 at Dollar General vs $4.37 at Pick 'n Save
  • Basket savings: save about $7.00 on a 20-item basket at Dollar General (35¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 35¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Pick 'n Save: cheaper on meat (1%)
  • Dollar General: cheaper on beverages (13%), snacks (7%), pantry (7%), frozen (5%), dairy (4%), bakery (1%), ready meals (1%)

Compared across 8 aisles, each averaged separately.

Cheaper in Pick 'n Save

Ingredient score AB
StarKist Tuna, Chunk White Albacore

StarKist Tuna, Chunk White Albacore

$0.99Pick 'n Save
$1.75Dollar General
Ingredient score C
Gorton's Breaded Fish Sticks

Gorton's Breaded Fish Sticks

$3.99Pick 'n Save
$6.95Dollar General
Ingredient score AB
Perdue Panko Chicken Nuggets

Perdue Panko Chicken Nuggets

$6.99Pick 'n Save
$10.50Dollar General
Ingredient score AB
Perdue Chicken Breast Tenders

Perdue Chicken Breast Tenders

$6.99Pick 'n Save
$10.50Dollar General
Ingredient score C
El Monterey Signature Egg Applewood Smoked Bacon & Cheese Breakfast Burrito 4.5 oz (Frozen) 1 ea

El Monterey Signature Egg Applewood Smoked Bacon & Cheese Breakfast Burrito 4.5 oz (Frozen) 1 ea

$1.00Pick 'n Save
$1.50Dollar General
Ingredient score C
El Monterey Signature Egg Sausage & Cheese Breakfast Burrito 4.5 oz (Frozen) 4.5 oz

El Monterey Signature Egg Sausage & Cheese Breakfast Burrito 4.5 oz (Frozen) 4.5 oz

$1.00Pick 'n Save
$1.50Dollar General

Cheaper in Dollar General

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
$17.99Pick 'n Save
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
$2.69Pick 'n Save
Ingredient score C
Fresca Citrus Soda Soft Drink, 2 L

Fresca Citrus Soda Soft Drink, 2 L

$2.00Dollar General
$3.49Pick 'n Save
Ingredient score B
Sunkist Orange Soda 2 L Plastic Bottle

Sunkist Orange Soda 2 L Plastic Bottle

$2.00Dollar General
$3.49Pick 'n Save
Ingredient score C
Sunkist Zero Sugar Orange Soda, 2 L

Sunkist Zero Sugar Orange Soda, 2 L

$2.00Dollar General
$3.49Pick 'n Save
Ingredient score C
RC Cola Soda 12 pk Cans, 12 oz

RC Cola Soda 12 pk Cans, 12 oz

$6.95Dollar General
$11.99Pick 'n Save

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