ALDI vs Woolworths
Everyday low prices and Special Buys vs weekly specials and Everyday Rewards compared
ALDI vs Woolworths at a Glance
| ALDI | Woolworths | |
|---|---|---|
| Store type | Supermarkets | Supermarkets |
| New catalogue / sales | Special Buys every Wed & Sat Next: Wed 21 Oct | Every Wednesday (Wed–Tue) Next: Wed 21 Oct |
| Stores | Around 600 stores in NSW, ACT, VIC, QLD, SA and WA | Around 1,000 supermarkets plus Woolworths Metro stores |
| Pricing style | Everyday low prices, mostly ALDI-exclusive brands | Weekly specials and half price deals, Woolworths and national brands |
| Loyalty program | None | Everyday Rewards (points, boosters, member prices) |
| Non-food bargains | Special Buys every Wednesday and Saturday | Selected general merchandise; BIG W is part of the same group |
| Online grocery shopping | Mainly in-store shopping | Home delivery, Pick up and Direct to boot |
| Range size | Smaller, focused range | Large range with many national brands |
| Full store guide | ALDI Catalogue → | Woolworths Catalogue → |
Store numbers, programs and policies change over time. Always check the official ALDI and Woolworths websites for current details.
Latest ALDI Deals & Specials
Fresh ALDI deals, discounts and promo offers, updated every few hours.
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@ ALDI (West Melbourne & Bundoora)
[VIC] Roborock F25 Gen 2 Cordless Wet Dry Vacuum/Floor Cleaner (White) $139
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![[VIC] Roborock F25 Gen 2 Cordless Wet Dry Vacuum/Floor Cleaner (White) $139](https://files.ozbargain.com.au/n/80/978180l.jpg?h=9e0cf3a3)
Deals may have ended, be targeted to some customers or limited to some states. Always check the price in store or online before you buy.
Latest Woolworths Deals & Specials
Fresh Woolworths deals, discounts and promo offers, updated every few hours.
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@ Woolworths (Online Only, Min $50 Spend)
½ Price: Biore SPF 50 UV Aqua Rich Lightweight Moisturiser 50mL (AU Version) $12.50
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![[Capped] AmEx Statement Credit: Spend $200 or More at Woolworths (Online or App) in 1 Transaction, Get 3% Back ($50 Cap)](https://files.ozbargain.com.au/n/25/978925l.jpg?h=0cf0c3ad)
Deals may have ended, be targeted to some customers or limited to some states. Always check the price in store or online before you buy.
ALDI vs Woolworths: Low Prices or Big Range?
Woolworths is Australia’s largest supermarket chain, with around 1,000 supermarkets, a huge range of national and Woolworths-brand products and a weekly catalogue packed with half price specials. ALDI takes the opposite approach: smaller stores, a focused range of mostly ALDI-exclusive brands and low prices every day of the week. Which one suits you depends on whether you value the lowest basket price or the widest choice and convenience.
Prices
Consumer group CHOICE regularly compares supermarket baskets, and when specials are excluded ALDI has consistently come out cheapest. Woolworths competes with weekly half price deals and price drops on branded groceries, so on any given week it can beat ALDI on individual items such as coffee, snacks or cleaning products. Many households shop ALDI for staples and add branded favourites from the Woolworths catalogue when they are on special.
Rewards and member prices
Woolworths has Everyday Rewards, a free program that earns points on eligible purchases, unlocks member-only prices and offers personalised boosters in the app. ALDI does not have a loyalty program at all and keeps its shelf prices low instead. If you are an active Everyday Rewards member, the points and boosters can narrow the gap between the two stores.
Range, fresh food and convenience
Woolworths stocks a much wider choice of brands, sizes and specialty products, and its online service offers home delivery, Pick up and Direct to boot. ALDI is mainly an in-store experience: bring a coin for the trolley, bring your own bags and pack at the bench after the checkout. ALDI’s Special Buys, released every Wednesday and Saturday, add limited-stock bargains on appliances, tools, outdoor gear and homewares that Woolworths does not offer.
The Verdict
For the lowest everyday grocery bill, ALDI usually wins. For range, online shopping and Everyday Rewards, Woolworths is more convenient, and its half price specials can beat ALDI on branded items each week. Compare the ALDI Special Buys with the Woolworths catalogue, and see also ALDI vs Coles and Coles vs Woolworths.
ALDI vs Woolworths – Questions & Answers
Is ALDI cheaper than Woolworths?
For a basket of everyday groceries without specials, ALDI has regularly been the cheapest major supermarket in price surveys by consumer group CHOICE. Woolworths can be cheaper on branded products when they are half price, so comparing both each Wednesday gives the best result.
Can I earn Everyday Rewards points at ALDI?
No. ALDI does not run a loyalty program. Everyday Rewards points can be earned at Woolworths, BIG W and other partners.
Do ALDI and Woolworths specials start on the same day?
Woolworths specials run from Wednesday to Tuesday, and ALDI releases its first Special Buys of the week on Wednesday, with another release on Saturday.
Are the deals on this page checked?
Deals for both stores come from the OzBargain shopping community and are refreshed every few hours. Some may have ended or be limited to some states, so always confirm the price with the retailer before you buy.
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