A traditional South African braai is more than just grilling meat over the perfect heat, it’s also about enjoying a refreshing cooldrink – or an alcoholic beverage (in moderation of course) – to complement the experience.
But with prices on the rise, where can you get the best deals on your favourite drinks?
We’ve saved you the hassle by comparing beverage prices at Woolworths, Checkers, Shoprite and Pick n Pay to help you stock up without overspending.
A comparison of prices from these four popular South African supermarkets has revealed noticeable hikes in prices on popular liquor beverages, particularly KWV 5 Year Old Brandy, Castle Lite beer and Savanna ciders, in recent weeks.
Price hikes across supermarkets
Checkers
- KWV 5 Year Old Brandy (750ml): R229.99 (up from R219.99)
- Savanna Light Premium Cider (6 x 330ml): R119.99 (no change)
- Castle Lite Beer (6 x 330ml): R94.99 (up from R89.99)
- Nederburg Lyric Sauvignon Blanc & Chenin Blanc (750ml): R74.99 (no change)
- Nederburg Classic Rosé (750ml): R74.99 (no change)
Shoprite
- KWV 5 Year Old Brandy (750ml): R229.99 (up from R219.99)
- Savanna Light Premium Cider (6 x 330ml): R124.99 (up from R119.99)
- Castle Lite Beer (6 x 330ml): R94.99 (up from R89.99)
- Nederburg Lyric Sauvignon Blanc & Chenin Blanc (750ml): R74.99 (no change)
- Nederburg Classic Rosé (750ml): R74.99 (no change)
Pick n Pay
- KWV 5 Year Old Brandy (750ml): R229.99 (up from R219.99)
- Savanna Dry NRB (6 x 330ml): R124.99 (up from R119.99)
- Castle Lite Beer (6 x 330ml): R94.99 (up from R89.99)
- Nederburg Lyric (750ml): R75.00 (no change)
- Nederburg Classic Rosé (750ml): R75.00 (no change)
Woolworths
- KWV 5 Year Old Brandy (750ml): R219.99 (no change)
- Savanna Light Premium Cider (6 x 330ml): R119.99 (no change)
- Castle Lite Beer (6 x 330ml): R94.99 (up from R89.99)
- Pierre Jourdan Tranquille Blush (750ml): R84.99 (no change)
Each week we visit the supermarkets so you don’t waste your time, effort, and most importantly, money.
BRAAI WITH THESE BEST PRICES IN SOUTH AFRICA
This week, we’ve compared 10 common braai items to establish which supermarket offers the best prices – both on individual items and for the entire basket.
AND THE CHEAPEST SUPERMARKET IS …
| Rank | Supermarket | Price |
| 1 | Shoprite | R859.90 |
| 2 | Pick n Pay | R911.90 |
| 3 | Checkers | R914.90 |
| 4 | Woolworths | R1 059.91 |
TO NOTE
We do not consider discounts or card-holder specials in this comparison
When the exact name-brand items are not available, we use the nearest alternative house-brand alternative
Due to fluctuations in prices both inland and at the coast in South Africa, the prices below are based on those payable in Gauteng.
WHAT’S IN THE BRAAI BASKET?
| Product | Checkers | Shoprite | Pick n Pay | Woolworths |
| Traditional Boerewors/kg | R99.99 | R89.99 | R94.99 | R159.99 |
| Lamb Braai Chops/kg | R179.99 | R159.99 | R179.99 | R229.00 |
| 250g Garlic Bread | R39.99 | R19.99 | R39.99 | R59.99 |
| 4kg Charcoal | R75.99 | R75.99 | R69.99 | R104.99 |
| Baked Beans | R17.99 | R17.99 | R16.99 | R25.99 |
| Firelighters | R39.99 | R29.99 | R37.99 | R29.99 |
| KWV Five-Year-Old Brandy 750ml | R229.99 | R229.99 | R229.99 | R219.99 |
| Savanna Light Cider 6x330ml | R119.99 | R124.99 | R124.99 | R119.99 |
| Castle Lite Bottles 6 x330ml | R94.99 | R94.99 | R94.99 | R89.99 |
| Coca-Cola No Sugar 1.5L | R15.99 | R15.99 | R21.99 | R19.99 |
| TOTAL | R914.90 | R859.90 | R911.90 | R1 059.91 |
Would you change where you shop if it meant saving money, or do price differences mean little to you? What additional braai items would you like to see compared going forward?
Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1.
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