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Publix vs Jewel-Osco: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Jewel-Osco is barely cheaper. You'd pay about 2% less for the same groceries at Jewel-Osco than at Publix.

The breakdown — 5,268 products compared

  • Jewel-Osco: cheaper on 2,817 items — overall winner on average price
  • Publix: beats Jewel-Osco on 2,409 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 42 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $5.99 at Jewel-Osco vs $6.12 at Publix
  • Basket savings: save about $2.60 on a 20-item basket at Jewel-Osco (13¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 13¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Publix: cheaper on pantry (3%), snacks (2%)
  • Jewel-Osco: cheaper on meat (8%), frozen (7%), beverages (5%), dairy (3%), bakery (3%), ready meals (1%)

Compared across 8 aisles, each averaged separately.

Cheaper in Publix

Ingredient score AB
Bar Harbor Clam Juice, 8 oz

Bar Harbor Clam Juice, 8 oz

$2.53Publix
$4.99Jewel-Osco
Ingredient score C
The Original Donut Shop Regular Keurig Single-serve K-cup Pods Medium Roast Coffee 32 Count

The Original Donut Shop Regular Keurig Single-serve K-cup Pods Medium Roast Coffee 32 Count

$14.79Publix
$28.99Jewel-Osco
Ingredient score C
Green Mountain Coffee Roaster Dark Magic Keurig Single-serve K-cup Pods Dark Roast Coffee 32 Count

Green Mountain Coffee Roaster Dark Magic Keurig Single-serve K-cup Pods Dark Roast Coffee 32 Count

$14.79Publix
$28.99Jewel-Osco
Ingredient score C
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Breakfast Blend Keurig K-cup Pods Light Roast Coffee 32 Count

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Breakfast Blend Keurig K-cup Pods Light Roast Coffee 32 Count

$14.79Publix
$28.99Jewel-Osco
Ingredient score B
Reser's Deviled Egg Potato Salad

Reser's Deviled Egg Potato Salad

$6.63Publix
$12.99Jewel-Osco
Ingredient score C
Jimmy Dean Delights Turkey Sausage Egg White & Cheese English Muffin Breakfast Sandwich 20.4 oz 4 Count (Frozen)

Jimmy Dean Delights Turkey Sausage Egg White & Cheese English Muffin Breakfast Sandwich 20.4 oz 4 Count (Frozen)

$5.55Publix
$10.49Jewel-Osco

Cheaper in Jewel-Osco

Ingredient score B
Rosina Italian Style Meatballs 26 oz 26 oz Bag

Rosina Italian Style Meatballs 26 oz 26 oz Bag

$6.99Jewel-Osco
$13.79Publix
Ingredient score C
Rosina Homestyle Meatballs 26 oz Bag

Rosina Homestyle Meatballs 26 oz Bag

$6.99Jewel-Osco
$13.79Publix
Ingredient score C
Rosina Angus Beef Meatballs 18 oz 18 oz Bag

Rosina Angus Beef Meatballs 18 oz 18 oz Bag

$6.99Jewel-Osco
$13.79Publix
Ingredient score A
Fiji Natural Artesian Water, 1.05 pt

Fiji Natural Artesian Water, 1.05 pt

$1.79Jewel-Osco
$3.43Publix
Ingredient score AB
Wonderful Sweet Chili Pistachios 14 oz

Wonderful Sweet Chili Pistachios 14 oz

$6.99Jewel-Osco
$13.29Publix
Ingredient score C
Country Time Pink Lemonade Drink Mix Canister

Country Time Pink Lemonade Drink Mix Canister

$4.00Jewel-Osco
$7.49Publix

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