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Pick 'n Save vs Safeway: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Pick 'n Save is cheaper. You'd pay about 14% less for the same groceries at Pick 'n Save than at Safeway.

The breakdown — 5,947 products compared

  • Pick 'n Save: cheaper on 4,501 items — overall winner on average price
  • Safeway: beats Pick 'n Save on 874 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 572 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $5.67 at Pick 'n Save vs $6.56 at Safeway
  • Basket savings: save about $17.80 on a 20-item basket at Pick 'n Save (89¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 89¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Pick 'n Save: cheaper on ready meals (17%), pantry (17%), bakery (17%), meat (16%), dairy (15%), beverages (12%), snacks (11%), frozen (11%), baby foods (4%)

Pick 'n Save comes out cheaper in every aisle compared.

Cheaper in Pick 'n Save

Ingredient score C
Diet Pepsi Cola Soda Bottle 1 32 qt

Diet Pepsi Cola Soda Bottle 1 32 qt

$1.25Pick 'n Save
$2.50Safeway
Ingredient score AB
Cacique Queso Fresco Cheese 10 oz

Cacique Queso Fresco Cheese 10 oz

$3.00Pick 'n Save
$5.99Safeway
Ingredient score B
Sargento Off the Block 4 State Cheddar Shredded Cheese

Sargento Off the Block 4 State Cheddar Shredded Cheese

$2.50Pick 'n Save
$4.99Safeway
Ingredient score AB
Sargento Sliced Havarti Natural Cheese

Sargento Sliced Havarti Natural Cheese

$2.50Pick 'n Save
$4.99Safeway
Ingredient score AB
Sargento Swiss Sliced Cheese

Sargento Swiss Sliced Cheese

$2.50Pick 'n Save
$4.99Safeway
Ingredient score B
Sargento Colby Jack Sliced Cheese 11 Slices 7.5 oz

Sargento Colby Jack Sliced Cheese 11 Slices 7.5 oz

$2.50Pick 'n Save
$4.99Safeway

Cheaper in Safeway

Ingredient score C
Wel-Pac Sushi Ginger Gari

Wel-Pac Sushi Ginger Gari

$4.99Safeway
$9.49Pick 'n Save
Ingredient score C
Canada Dry Zero Sugar Ginger Ale Soda 6 pk Bottles 5L

Canada Dry Zero Sugar Ginger Ale Soda 6 pk Bottles 5L

$3.99Safeway
$7.49Pick 'n Save
Ingredient score C
A&W Zero Sugar Root Beer Caffeine Free Soda 6 pk Bottles,.5 L

A&W Zero Sugar Root Beer Caffeine Free Soda 6 pk Bottles,.5 L

$3.99Safeway
$7.49Pick 'n Save
Ingredient score C
7UP Zero Sugar Lime Lemon Caffeine Free Soda 6 pk Bottles, 16.9 oz

7UP Zero Sugar Lime Lemon Caffeine Free Soda 6 pk Bottles, 16.9 oz

$3.99Safeway
$7.49Pick 'n Save
Ingredient score A
Lipton Blacked Iced Family Size Tea Bags

Lipton Blacked Iced Family Size Tea Bags

$2.99Safeway
$5.49Pick 'n Save
Ingredient score B
Seapak Popcorn Shrimp 14 oz 14 oz

Seapak Popcorn Shrimp 14 oz 14 oz

$5.99Safeway
$10.99Pick 'n Save

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