Market Price Comparison (October 2018)

Get a price comparison of the commodities in the supermarkets and markets we visited this October.

By: Yoorekka Team | October 30, 2018

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For the month of October, we visited seven groceries and public markets all over Metro Manila to check which basic commodities are available in each and to see their prices. These are the locations that Yoorekka has visited: Mega Q Mart, Balintawak Public Market, Farmer’s Market, Puregold Araneta, Hi-Top Supermarket, Landmark Supermarket Trinoma, and SM Megamall.

The following is a breakdown and comparison of the prices of the products in each location for October 2018.

Rice

The following is the only common variety found across all markets except for Balintawak Public Market.

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Other types of rice that could also be commonly found in the markets include Super Angelica, malagkit, and Japanese rice. NFA Rice was only available in Mega Q Mart.

Sugar, Salt, Pepper

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Note that whole ground pepper is sold only by the pre-packaged sachet in wet markets but is available at specific weights in supermarkets.

Fish, Meat, and Poultry

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Vegetables

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Pechay, kangkong, and cabbage may be sold by the bundle, kilo, or head depending on the market, so make sure to double check the unit of measure.

Fruits

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Saba and latundan bananas are also available in most of the markets.

Canned goods

The following are the lowest prices found in each location. Prices for specific goods may be higher depending on the brand.

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Shopping in either a wet market or a grocery store definitely has its pros and cons. Price differences, availability, and convenience are just some of them. In order to be a wise shopper and get the most savings, you should be strategic in where and how much you buy. With the information we presented, you can now do a price comparison and check which place has the best price.

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