Self-Isolating? Here are the cheapest supermarkets for home delivery
Taking into account that the average food shop costs £63.70, this has revealed the following supermarkets in order of the cheapest delivery charge to the least:
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Delivery cost |
Any additional notes |
Total cost of delivery and avg. weekly food shop (£63.70) |
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1. Iceland |
FREE (if you spend over £35.00) |
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£63.70 |
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2. Amazon Fresh |
FREE if you opt for a 2-hour delivery slot and spend over £40.00. For a 1-hour window, a delivery fee of £3.99 will apply. |
You need an Amazon Prime account (starting at £7.99 per month, so £1.99 per week) |
£65.69 (including the £1.99 Amazon Prime fee per week) |
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3/4. Sainsbury’s |
Between £1.00 - £7.00 so an average of £4.00 |
You can get free delivery if you spend over £100 |
£67.70 |
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3/4. Asda |
Between £1.00 - £7.00 so an average of £4.00 |
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£67.70 |
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5. Morrison’s |
Between £2.50 - £6.50 so an average of £4.50 |
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£68.20 |
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6. Tesco |
Between £4.50 - £5.50 so an average of £5.00 |
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£68.70 |
As you can see, Iceland offers the cheapest delivery option for those self-isolating – providing free delivery for those spending £35.00 or more. This has resulted in the average food shop costing as is - £63.70.
In second place is Amazon Fresh, who have teamed up with Morrison’s, Whole Foods, Warburtons and more, and offer a two-hour delivery slot. Whilst delivery is free if you spend over £40.00, you need to be an Amazon Prime member to use this service. Costing £7.99 per month, this works out at £1.99 per week – bringing the total weekly food shop price to £65.69.
In addition, it’s worth keeping in mind that Amazon Fresh is only available to those in London and the southeast counties. Check here to see if your postcode is eligible.
The joint third/fourth supermarkets are Asda and Sainsbury’s. Delivery prices for each of these supermarkets cost between £1.00 - £7.00, which is an average of £4.50. However, to ensure you get the cheapest delivery slot, a top tip is to choose an early morning or late evening time slot. Alternatively, Sainsbury’s do offer free delivery, but you need to spend at least £100, and select a delivery after 2 pm, Monday to Thursday.
In fifth place is Morrison’s. Delivery prices vary between £2.50 - £6.50, so an average of £4.50. This brings the total weekly food shop to £68.20. However, despite being the second most expensive, they offer a Doorstep Delivery service. This is a dedicated shopping service aimed at those who are self-isolating or vulnerable and allows you to make an order over the phone.
In sixth place is Tesco, making it the most expensive food shop for those self-isolating - charging an average of £5 for delivery.
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