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Publix vs Dollar General: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Dollar General is cheaper. You'd pay about 23% less for the same groceries at Dollar General than at Publix.

The breakdown — 950 products compared

  • Dollar General: cheaper on 877 items — overall winner on average price
  • Publix: beats Dollar General on 73 items — but loses overall

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $3.91 at Dollar General vs $5.08 at Publix
  • Basket savings: save about $23.40 on a 20-item basket at Dollar General ($1.17 less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average $1.17 price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Dollar General: cheaper on meat (28%), pantry (26%), frozen (26%), beverages (24%), dairy (23%), snacks (22%), bakery (21%), ready meals (18%)

Dollar General comes out cheaper in every aisle compared.

Cheaper in Publix

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
$8.95Dollar General
Ingredient score A
Milo's Famous Sweet Iced Tea

Milo's Famous Sweet Iced Tea

$2.53Publix
$3.95Dollar General
Ingredient score AB
Goya Guava Nectar, 33.8 oz

Goya Guava Nectar, 33.8 oz

$1.97Publix
$3.00Dollar General
Ingredient score B
Lay's Baked Original Potato Crisps, 6.25 oz

Lay's Baked Original Potato Crisps, 6.25 oz

$3.09Publix
$4.65Dollar General
Ingredient score C
Cheetos Flamin' Hot Crunchy Cheese Flavored Snacks, 8.5 oz

Cheetos Flamin' Hot Crunchy Cheese Flavored Snacks, 8.5 oz

$3.09Publix
$4.50Dollar General
Ingredient score B
SUNCHIPS Harvest Cheddar Flavored Whole Grain Snacks, 7 oz

SUNCHIPS Harvest Cheddar Flavored Whole Grain Snacks, 7 oz

$3.09Publix
$4.45Dollar General

Cheaper in Dollar General

Ingredient score AB
CORE Hydration Perfectly Balanced Drinking Water, 0.5 L bottles, 6 Count

CORE Hydration Perfectly Balanced Drinking Water, 0.5 L bottles, 6 Count

$4.95Dollar General
$9.41Publix
Ingredient score A
Utz Ripples Original Potato Chips Family Size

Utz Ripples Original Potato Chips Family Size

$3.50Dollar General
$6.63Publix
Ingredient score C
Utz Ripple Chips Bbq 7.75 oz

Utz Ripple Chips Bbq 7.75 oz

$3.50Dollar General
$6.63Publix
Ingredient score C
Oscar Mayer Classic Beef Franks Hot Dogs Pack

Oscar Mayer Classic Beef Franks Hot Dogs Pack

$5.25Dollar General
$9.85Publix
Ingredient score B
Kraft Zesty Italian Liquid Dressing 16 fl oz 16 fl oz

Kraft Zesty Italian Liquid Dressing 16 fl oz 16 fl oz

$2.95Dollar General
$5.53Publix
Ingredient score B
Kraft Classic Ranch Liquid Dressing 16 fl oz 16 fl oz

Kraft Classic Ranch Liquid Dressing 16 fl oz 16 fl oz

$2.95Dollar General
$5.53Publix

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