As many people are about to head to the supermarkets to do their festive shop, research has found where is the most affordable for Christmas dinner essentials.
Supermarkets are stacking the shelves with Christmas products (Image: Getty)
With Christmas less than a month away, a price comparison has revealed which supermarket is the cheapest for Christmas dinner this year.
The findings, revealed in a study by savings platform Raisin UK, compared the cost of essential Christmas dinner food items across the UK’s leading supermarkets including Lidl, Asda, Tesco, M&S, Aldi, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Iceland and Waitrose.
Food items included in the study were turkey, roast potatoes, stuffing, gravy, Brussels sprouts, carrots, pigs in blankets, parsnips, cranberry sauce, and Yorkshire puddings.
However, one supermarket emerged as a clear winner for budget-conscious shoppers.
Aldi has been crowned the most affordable supermarket for a Christmas dinner in 2024, offering a festive feast for a family of four at just £23.15.
Aldi was named as the cheapest supermarket (Image: Getty)
This equates to an incredible £5.79 per person.
Lidl came in second, with a total meal cost of £24.35 (£6.09 per person), while Morrisons claimed third place at £27.53 (£6.88 per person).
Meanwhile, at the other end of the spectrum, M&S was the most expensive, costing £46.15, equating to £11.54 per person.
Lidl came a close second in the rankings (Image: Getty)
Here’s how the supermarkets ranked for a family of four:
- Aldi – £23.15 (£5.79 pp)
- Lidl – £24.35 (£6.09 pp)
- Morrisons – £27.53 (£6.88 pp)
- Tesco – £27.79 (£6.95 pp)
- Sainsbury’s – £28.32 (£7.08 pp)
- Asda – £28.55 (£7.14 pp)
- Iceland – £35.24 (£8.81 pp)
- Waitrose – £42.95 (£10.74 pp)
- M&S – £46.15 (£11.54 pp)
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Kevin Mountford, savings expert and co-founder of Raisin UK, said: “As the cost of living continues to rise, families are looking for ways to enjoy the festive season without overspending.
“Supermarkets like Aldi and Lidl offer excellent value for quality meals, helping households keep costs down during this expensive time of year.
“It’s also never too early to think about the year ahead and Christmas 2025. Setting up savings pots or using Christmas Saver accounts can help families prepare financially for next year’s celebrations. Small, regular contributions can make a big difference.”
