Current Cost Comparison
Estimated cost of a 5-night standard dinner plan for 4 people, as of August 20, 2026. Stores run different flyer cycles, so each row shows the sale week its plan covers.
Costs are AI estimates based on each store's sales flyer and may vary by location. Only stores with a current or just-ended published plan are shown.
| Rank | Store | Est. Total | Per Person | Trend | Plan |
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| Best Value | 🐘 Giant Aug 19 to Aug 25 | $46.24 | $11.56/person |
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| #2 | 🏙️ Food City Aug 19 to Aug 25 | $54.80 +$8.56 more | $13.70/person |
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| #3 | 🐷 Piggly Wiggly Aug 19 to Aug 25 | $55.83 +$9.59 more | $13.96/person |
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| #4 | 🛍️ Lidl Aug 19 to Aug 25 | $56.94 +$10.70 more | $14.23/person |
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| #5 | Ⓜ️ Meijer Aug 19 to Aug 25 | $62.23 +$15.99 more | $15.56/person |
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| #6 | 🏪 ALDI Aug 19 to Aug 25 | $62.47 +$16.23 more | $15.62/person |
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| #7 | 🌿 Publix Aug 19 to Aug 25 | $72.30 +$26.06 more | $18.07/person |
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| #8 | 🛒 Kroger Aug 19 to Aug 25 | $76.59 +$30.35 more | $19.15/person |
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Trend line shows each store's estimated cost over its own recent weeks (up to 8). Lower is cheaper.
About these estimates: Costs are calculated by AI based on each store's weekly sales flyer and reflect a standard 5-night dinner plan for 4 people using the sale items available that week. Actual costs will vary based on your location, the specific items you buy, and pantry staples you already have on hand. We are not affiliated with any grocery store chain.