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Smith's Food and Drug 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 Smith's Food and Drug.

The breakdown — 1,177 products compared

  • Dollar General: cheaper on 763 items — overall winner on average price
  • Smith's Food and Drug: beats Dollar General on 392 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 22 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $3.96 at Dollar General vs $4.31 at Smith's Food and Drug
  • 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

  • Smith's Food and Drug: cheaper on frozen (1%), ready meals
  • Dollar General: cheaper on beverages (13%), snacks (9%), pantry (7%), dairy (4%), meat (1%), bakery

Compared across 8 aisles, each averaged separately.

Cheaper in Smith's Food and Drug

Ingredient score C
Oscar Mayer Classic Beef Franks Hot Dogs Pack

Oscar Mayer Classic Beef Franks Hot Dogs Pack

$2.99Smith's Food and Drug
$5.25Dollar General
Ingredient score B
Powerade Zero Mixed Berry Electrolyte Sports Drink Bottle 28 fl oz 28 fl oz

Powerade Zero Mixed Berry Electrolyte Sports Drink Bottle 28 fl oz 28 fl oz

$0.88Smith's Food and Drug
$1.50Dollar General
Ingredient score B
Powerade Fruit Punch Sports Drink Bottle

Powerade Fruit Punch Sports Drink Bottle

$0.88Smith's Food and Drug
$1.50Dollar General
Ingredient score B
Powerade Zero Grape Electrolyte Sports Drink Bottle 28 fl oz 28 fl oz

Powerade Zero Grape Electrolyte Sports Drink Bottle 28 fl oz 28 fl oz

$0.88Smith's Food and Drug
$1.50Dollar General
Ingredient score B
Powerade Mountain Berry Blast Sports Drink Bottle

Powerade Mountain Berry Blast Sports Drink Bottle

$0.88Smith's Food and Drug
$1.50Dollar General
Ingredient score B
Powerade Grape Sports Drink Bottle

Powerade Grape Sports Drink Bottle

$0.88Smith's Food and Drug
$1.50Dollar General

Cheaper in Dollar General

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
$2.69Smith's Food and Drug
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
$17.49Smith's Food and Drug
Ingredient score C
Vlasic Sweet Gherkins Pickles, Keto Friendly, 16 fl. oz.

Vlasic Sweet Gherkins Pickles, Keto Friendly, 16 fl. oz.

$2.85Dollar General
$4.99Smith's Food and Drug
Ingredient score C
Fresca Citrus Soda Soft Drink 2 L

Fresca Citrus Soda Soft Drink 2 L

$2.00Dollar General
$3.49Smith's Food and Drug
Ingredient score C
Rc Cola 2 L

Rc Cola 2 L

$2.00Dollar General
$3.49Smith's Food and Drug
Ingredient score C
Rc Cola Soda 12 pk Cans 12 oz

Rc Cola Soda 12 pk Cans 12 oz

$6.95Dollar General
$11.99Smith's Food and Drug

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