Top 5 cheapest supermarkets in Barcelona

Cheap Supermarkets in Barcelona

An annual study was done by the Organization of Consumers and Users (OCU) in Spain to find the cheapest supermarket, and the results were interesting. During the crisis of the pandemic, an average family’s budget dropped by 11%, and during that same time the cost of food went up by 5.500€ annually.

At Enso Co-living we do not want your expenses to increase at the end of the month which is why we are giving you this list of cheap supermarkets in Barcelona, that way you can save up to 50% of your expenses on food and products each year.

What are the most cost-effective supermarkets in Barcelona?

Between these 5 supermarkets, you will find quality products and everything you need:

Alcampo

This belongs to the French, Auchan Retail, which can be found in 14 countries. Just in Spain, there are 300 supermarkets, not to mention they also have a service online. Just within the name Mi Alcampo for small establishments as a medium, this occupies the first place on the list of cheap supermarkets in Barcelona.

Within their selection, you will be able to find things for the house, gardens, babies, beauty, technology, and much more. One that is very common and most people go to is located in the mall of Diagonal Mar. The amount of money that you can save by shopping at Alcampo can help you save 50% of your monthly expenses.

Superco

This is the second cheapest supermarket in Barcelona. This is a national company which is also french, Carrefour, however, it can be considered as a regional supermarket that is cost-effective dedicated to promoting local produce.

With this in mind, the selection of deli products and meats is fresh, not to mention the bakery also makes sure to use fresh ingredients and has even incorporated Catalan recipes. You can buy in Superco’s located in Sant Pere, Terrassa or Vic. This is where you will be saving at least 40% to 50% of your monthly grocery shop expenses.

Consum

This is considered the third-cheapest supermarket in Barcelona. It started in 1975 as a consumer cooperative and actually, it is one of the supermarkets with the most presence in  Cataluña. In all, there are about 20 that exist around the city.

The offers that Consum has included more than 9.000 articles of many different brands with promotions and discounts. There you can find meats, fish, as well as deli trays full of freshly cut meats, as well as bread, fruits, and vegetables.

As we mentioned, this supermarket in Barcelona is filled with everything from small gifts to any of your items on your grocery list. You can even plan your shopping online and get all of the best deals. You would save from 25-40%, depending on the items you choose from the catalog. If you create a grocery budget of 60 € online, shipping will be free.

Mercadona

Mercadona is everyone’s favorite supermarket in Spain. With Spanish origins, started up in 1977, and even to this day, you will find all of its loyal customers shopping there.  They are very proud of their brands, such as Deliplus a personal hygiene product, and also other cosmetic products or Hacendado which is the brand for their food products. They also have cleaning supplies by Bosque Verde and Compy for any of your animal product needs.

The variety of brands is what makes this supermarket so affordable in Barcelona. This chain has over 10 stores throughout the city and also offers an online shopping service and even home deliveries.

You can save money at Mercadona by using the coupons they give you after shopping and choosing from the wide variety of brands they have. 

Carrefour

Carrefour is one of the largest supermarket chains from France that have gained a lot of popularity in Spain, let alone has gained acceptance in Spain. Even though some products are costly, in general, it still falls on this list of the most affordable and cost-effective supermarkets in Barcelona than other chains.

The presence of this chain is very ample in Cataluña. You can find them in Las Glorias, Cornellá, el Prat or Badalona, all of which are in the center of the city. You can find tons of stores like Carrefour Express with different schedules.

With this supermarket in Barcelona, you can find everything you need from food to other great offers on electrical appliances, gardening, sports, games, etc. They also offer an online shopping service with active discounts on the catalogs. 

Save on your monthly grocery shopping!

If you are looking for cheap supermarkets in Barcelona, that’s because you want to be cautious and save money every month. So, we recommend you buy the products you need regularly and see where you can get the best prices. We assure you that at the end of the month you will be able to notice all of the euros you saved by shopping at any of these stores we suggested!

Although, there is one supermarket that is not listed and is also one of the most cost-efficient places to shop in Barcelona if you are interested in knowing? One of the largest chain supermarkets in Spain that is very cheap is Dany’s self-service. If we focus on local stores, the supermarket that is very cheap would have to be Alcampo de Murcia.  

Make a visit to any of the stores we listed above and keep it in mind when it's time to go grocery shopping. If you live in one of our apartments in Enso Coliving, you will definitely be interested!