Is Walmart Cheaper Than Superstore?

Neither retailer wins across the board. The honest answer is that it depends on the item, the week, and your location.

Policy last reviewed June 19, 2026 · Public retailer information; prices change weekly and vary by location
It depends
The short answer

Sometimes. Walmart and Superstore both run weekly flyers and frequent promotions, so the cheaper store flips depending on the item, the week, and the specific location. There’s no overall winner you can rely on every time.

Why “it depends” is the real answer

Walmart Canada and Real Canadian Superstore are different formats with different private labels (Great Value versus President’s Choice) and different loyalty structures (Walmart has no dedicated grocery points program; Superstore runs PC Optimum). Neither structural difference translates into a fixed price advantage. A national-brand item on a Walmart rollback can beat Superstore one week, while a PC Optimum points offer can flip the comparison the next.

A faster way to check than two flyers

Manually comparing every item across both retailers’ flyers takes time most people don’t have. If you already place PC Express orders at Superstore, checking your actual cart against current Walmart prices is more useful than a general claim about which banner is cheaper.

Check the price before you buy
Scan a barcode, see what it costs nearby
PriceGoose is a free iPhone app. Android access is currently in beta. Scan any grocery product and see its price at stores near you.
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The full comparison is in Superstore vs Walmart Prices. If a Walmart item is cheaper, Does Superstore Price Match Walmart? covers what qualifies. See the Canada-wide guide for the broader picture, or the grocery savings calculator to estimate the impact of switching specific items.

Frequently asked questions

Is Walmart always cheaper than Superstore?
No. Prices vary by item, week, and location at both retailers. Neither is consistently cheaper across a full basket.
What's the fastest way to know which is cheaper for my order?
Compare your specific cart against current prices at both stores, or use a tool like PriceGoose to check a past PC Express order automatically.
Skip the manual part

Check the price before you put it in the cart

Scan any grocery barcode with your phone and PriceGoose shows what that exact product costs at stores near you, cheapest first. Free on iPhone. Android access is currently in beta.

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