Doing shopping in Belgium saves 12 % compared to the prices of Dutch supermarkets. According to the Dutch consumer federation, prices are much lower abroad than in the Netherlands, especially in France.
France offers the greatest economy
Dutch consumers who shop on the other side of the border save on average between 12 % and 20 %. This is what emerges from a large -scale price survey carried out by the Dutch consumer Federation Consumentenbond with 30 supermarket channels in Belgium, Germany and France. “Especially brands A are much cheaper elsewhere,” says the organization.
Particularly in France, it is advantageous to do your shopping. The consumer federation has calculated that races are on average 20 % cheaper than in the Netherlands. For brands A, this difference can even reach 28 %. The cheapest supermarket would be E.Leclerc. Monoprix is considered the most expensive chain.
Belgium stands out in discount
In Belgium, the general level of prices is 12 % lower than that of the Netherlands. In particular, the basic products of the discount brands would be more advantageous. Thus, the Belgian consumer pays an average of 1.26 euros for 1 kilo of white rice, while it costs 1.46 euros in the Netherlands. For 500 grams of spaghetti, the difference is 0.59 euros in Belgium against 0.94 euros in the Netherlands. According to the survey, Colruyt is the cheapest supermarket, while Carrefour Market displays the highest prices.
Germany is also favorable for buyers of A brands A. There, they are on average 25 % cheaper than in the Netherlands. Supermarket chains like Globus, Kaufland, Clean and Penny get the best results in terms of price.
Advantages in the Netherlands
However, all products are no less expensive elsewhere. The Netherlands display the lowest prices for certain low-cost brands, such as ketchup, mayonnaise and peanut butter, compared to Belgium. In addition, the A brand A (like Nescafé and Senseo) and chocolate (Milka, Ritter Sport) are cheaper in the Netherlands than in Germany.
Although supermarkets abroad have structurally lower prices, the advantage for Dutch good deals hunters seems less important. The Netherlands are indeed at the top of promotions, with offers such as 1+1 free and the second at half price. “These exceptional offers mean that consumers often buy more than they need,” says the consumentenbond. “This leads to overconsumption and waste.” The organization therefore pleads for low fixed prices as an alternative.
