Cheapest grocery store in Columbia, SC this week

Sale prices from this week's weekly ads at 10 chains in Columbia, SC, compared item by item. Per-pound prices are compared only with per-pound prices; where the ad gives a size, the per-unit price (per lb, oz, fl oz or count) is shown under the price.

Region: All of South Carolina · Columbia, SC · Charleston, SC · Greenville, SC

Which store wins this week

Food Lion has the lowest sale price on the most staples this week (10 of 31 where two or more stores have one on sale), then Lidl (6), Kroger (5), Publix (3).

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This week's ads in Columbia, SC

Staples: the cheapest sale price at each store

StapleCheapestPriceNext cheapest
Whole turkeyFood Lion$0.39/lb Publix $0.59/lb
Turkey breastFood Lion$1.99/lb Kj’s Market $2.29/lb
Ham (spiral or bone-in)Kj’s Market$1.39/lb Lowes Foods $1.99/lb
Boneless chicken breastLowes Foods$2.99/lb –
Ground beefFood Lion$5.79/lb Kroger $6.99/lb
SteakLowes Foods$2.69/lb Food Lion $7.99/lb
Pork chopsKj’s Market$1.99/lb Food Lion $3.49/lb
Pork loin or roastPublix$4.99/lb –
BaconFood Lion$3.49 Kroger $3.99
SalmonPublix$10.99/lb Lowes Foods $10.99/lb
ShrimpPublix$7.99/lb Lowes Foods $11.99/lb
EggsKroger$4.99 Food Lion $4.99
MilkALDI$2.65 Food Lion $4.00
ButterFood Lion$1.99 ALDI $1.99
Cheese (block or shredded)Kroger$1.29 Lidl $1.33
YogurtPublix$1.25 Food Lion $2.00
Sandwich breadLidl$2.49 Lowes Foods $3.99
CoffeeFood Lion$5.99 Lowes Foods $6.99
CerealLowes Foods$2.00 ALDI $2.49
PastaKroger$0.99 Food Lion $1.39
RiceFood Lion$1.00 ALDI $2.49
Orange juiceFood Lion$3.49 Kroger $3.99
Soda or seltzerALDI$1.85 Kroger $3.99
ApplesLidl$2.49 Lowes Foods $2.99
PotatoesLidl$2.29 Publix $3.99
Sweet potatoes or yamsFood Lion$0.29/lb Kj’s Market $0.60/lb
OnionsLidl$1.49 Food Lion $3.99
CarrotsKroger$1.99 Publix $2.49
BroccoliKroger$6.00 Publix $6.00
StrawberriesALDI$2.03 –
GrapesFood Lion$1.49 Kroger $5.99
Cranberry sauceLidl$1.49 Lowes Foods $1.50
Stuffing mixLidl$0.89 Walmart $1.48
PieEarth Fare$4.29 Kroger $5.49

Whole turkey (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Food LionFrozen Turkey 10 Lbs. or Larger Grade A - Select Varieties HOT SALE!!! YOU SAVE $2.40 LB$0.39/lb11-17
PublixPublix Whole Young Turkey† 10 to 24-lb, USDA Grade A, Frozen, No Further Processing SAVE UP TO $2.70 LB$0.59/lb11-17
LidlShady Brook Farms® frozen whole turkey choose from assorted varieties limit one per customer no. 7189536 - 7000504 Save $1.04$0.75/lb11-17
KrogerButterball Turkey Frozen, Grade A, 10 lbs and up,$0.88/lb11-17

Turkey breast (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Food LionFrozen Turkey Breast Select Varieties HOT SALE!!!$1.99/lb11-17
Kj’s MarketFrozen TURKEY BREAST$2.29/lb11-17
Lowes FoodsFrozen Turkey Breast$3.99/lb11-17

Ham (spiral or bone-in) (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Kj’s MarketVernon Manor HAM PORTIONS$1.39/lb11-17
Lowes FoodsSmithfield Spiral Ham$1.99/lb11-17
PublixWhole Ham$2.59/lb11-17
Food LionTaste of Inspirations Half Spiral Ham HOT SALE!!!$3.99/lb11-17

Boneless chicken breast (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Lowes FoodsBoneless Skinless Chicken Breast family pack$2.99/lb11-17

Ground beef (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Food Lion80% Lean Fresh Ground Chuck Ground Fresh Daily HOT SALE!!!$5.79/lb11-17
KrogerKroger 93% Lean Ground Beef Sold in a 3 lb Package for $20.97. Kroger 93% Lean Ground Beef, 1 lb Package, $7.99$6.99/lb11-17
PublixLean Ground Beef† 7% Fat, Publix Beef, USDA Inspected, Less Than 3 lbs pkg. SAVE UP TO $4.29 LB$6.99/lb11-17

Steak (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Lowes FoodsSUNSET BEEFSTEAK TOMATOES HOT HOUSE CROWN$2.69/lb11-17
Food LionCubed Steak Beef HOT SALE!!!$7.99/lb11-17
Kj’s MarketT-BONE STEAKS Market Value, Family Pack$8.99/lb11-17
PublixPorterhouse or T-Bone Steaks† Publix USDA Choice Beef SAVE UP TO $3.30 LB$13.99/lb11-17

Pork chops (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Kj’s MarketPORK CHOPS OR COUNTRY STYLE RIBS Family Pack Quarter Loin$1.99/lb11-17
Food LionPork Chops Assorted, Bone-In HOT SALE!!!$3.49/lb11-17

Pork loin or roast (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
PublixPublix Extra Lean Pork Loin Tenderloin Boneless SAVE UP TO $2.00 LB$4.99/lb11-17

Bacon

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Food LionFood Lion Fully Cooked Bacon 2.1 Oz. Pkg. - Select Varieties HOT SALE!!!$3.49
$1.66/oz
11-17
KrogerSmithfield Bacon Select Varieties, 12-16 oz$3.9911-17
Lowes FoodsHormel Bacon Toppings selected 3.5 - 4.3 oz$3.9911-17
Kj’s MarketGwaltney BACON 12 oz$4.00
$0.33/oz
11-17
ALDIAppleton Farms Black Forest Bacon 12 oz$4.29
$0.36/oz
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Salmon (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
PublixSalmon Fillets Fresh, Responsibly Sourced, Farmed SAVE UP TO $2.55 LB$10.99/lb11-17
Lowes FoodsFresh Atlantic Salmon Fillets$10.99/lb11-17
LidlFish Market fresh wild caught sockeye salmon skin on fillet no. 204814 Save $4.00$11.99/lb11-17

Shrimp (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
PublixWhite Shrimp Large, 31 to 35 per Pound, Responsibly Sourced, Farmed, Previously Frozen SAVE UP TO $4.00 LB$7.99/lb11-17
Lowes FoodsSeafood Supreme With Shrimp Salad FROM OUR DELI$11.99/lb11-17

Eggs

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Kroger24 ct Simple Truth Cage-Free Eggs Large, Grade A or Ghirardelli Cookies, 6.35 oz; Select Varieties$4.99
$0.79/oz
11-17
Food LionNellie's Free Range Brown Eggs 12 Ct. Large HOT SALE!!!$4.99
$0.42/ct
11-17
Earth FareThe Happy Egg Co Heritage Eggs 8 OZ SAVE $1.30$7.99
$1.00/oz
11-17

Milk

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
ALDIKnoppers Crispy Milk Hazelnut Wafers - 5 Pack 4.4 oz everyday price$2.65
$1.93/lb
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Food LionPromised Land Milk 48 Oz. Select Varieties HOT SALE!!!$4.00
$1.33/lb
11-17

Butter

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Food LionRed Barn Butter 8 Oz. HOT SALE!!!$1.99
$0.25/oz
11-17
ALDICountryside Creamery Salted Butter Quarters 16 oz$1.99
$1.99/lb
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LidlMilbona sweet cream butter choose from salted or unsalted 4 ct. 16 oz. no. 216058 - 216056 When You Buy 2$2.50
$0.62/lb
11-17
KrogerLand O Lakes Butter 16 oz or French's Crispy Fried Onions, 6 oz; Select Varieties$2.99
$2.99/lb
11-17
Lowes FoodsChallenge Butter Sticks selected 16 oz$3.99
$3.99/lb
11-17
Earth FareOrganic Valley Butter 8 OZ SAVE $1.20$4.79
$0.60/oz
11-17
Kj’s MarketFood Club BUTTER 16 oz, salted$7.00
$7.00/lb
11-17
PublixHu Chocolate Cashew Butter Bar Or Chocolate Hazelnut Butter Bar or Dark Chocolate Salty Bar, 2.1-oz bar SAVE UP TO $1.98 ON 2$8.0011-17

Cheese (block or shredded)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
KrogerKroger Cheese Select Varieties, 6-8 oz$1.2911-17
Lidlcheese block choose from assorted varieties 8 oz. no. 216893 - 216911 - 216966 - 216967 - 228973 - 228974 - 229005 - 230007$1.33
$0.17/oz
11-17
ALDIPriano Premium Ricotta & Cheese Tortelloni with Real Cheese 8.8 oz$1.59
$0.18/oz
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Lowes FoodsSargento Shredded Cheese selected 5 - 8 oz$1.9911-17
Kj’s MarketFood Club CHEESE 8 oz, Chunk or Shredded$2.00
$0.25/oz
11-17
PublixPrésident Triple Crème Brie Cheese† Located in the Deli Specialty Cheese Section, 4-oz pkg. SAVE UP TO $1.00$2.9911-17
Food LionCabot Cheese Bar 8 Oz. Select Varieties HOT SALE!!!$2.99
$0.37/oz
11-17

Yogurt

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
PublixFage Greek Strained Yogurt 5.3-oz cup$1.2511-17
Food LionDannon Light & Fit Yogurt 4 Pack Select Varieies HOT SALE!!!$2.00
$0.50/ct
11-17
Earth FarePaintersland Sisters YOGURT 5.3 OZ., SELECT VARIETIES SAVE $.98 ON 2$2.50
$0.47/oz
11-17
ALDIFriendly Farms Lowfat 2g Sugar Vanilla Greek Yogurt - 4 Pack 5.3 oz$3.69
$51.97/oz
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Lowes FoodsGoGo Squeez Yogurtz Pouches selected 10 ct$8.96
$0.90/ct
11-17

Sandwich bread

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
LidlAlpenfest bread dumplings 6 ct. 7 oz. no. 200863$2.49
$0.95/lb
11-17
Lowes FoodsBridgford Monkey Bread 16 oz$3.99
$3.99/lb
11-17

Coffee

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Food LionMaxwell House Coffee 10 Ct. K-Cups or 9.9-11.5 Oz. Cans Select Varieties HOT SALE!!!$5.9911-17
Lowes FoodsLowes Foods Coffee selected 10 - 12 oz$6.9911-17
ALDINestle Dark Roast Instant Coffee 7 oz$8.97
$1.28/oz
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Earth FareGroundwork Coffee Whole Bean Coffee 10 OZ SAVE $3.50$15.99
$1.60/oz
11-17
CostcoCrafted Classics Coffee K-Cup Pod Variety Pack, 72ct K-Cup Pods $10 manufacturer's savings is valid 10/19/26 through 11/15/26. While supplies last. • Variety Pack of Exceptional Coffee FEATURED SAVINGS$32.99
$0.46/ct
11-15

Cereal

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Lowes FoodsGeneral Mills Chex Cereal selected 12 - 14 oz MUST BUY 3$2.0011-17
ALDIMillville Berry Kids Krunch Cereal 13 oz$2.49
$0.19/oz
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KrogerKellogg's Giant Size Cereal 19.2-29.5 oz or Special K Granola, 11 oz; Select Varieties$3.9911-17
Food LionPost Pebbles or Honey Bunches of Oats Cereal 13.5-15 Oz. Select Varieties HOT SALE!!!$4.0011-17

Pasta

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
KrogerKroger Pasta 12-16 oz or Chef Boyardee, 14.5-15 oz; Select Varieties$0.9911-17
Food LionMueller's Pasta 12-16 Oz. Select Varieties HOT SALE!!!$1.3911-17
ALDIReggano Family Size Angel Hair Pasta 32 oz$1.89
$0.94/lb
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Lowes FoodsLowes Foods Premium Pasta selected 16 oz$2.50
$2.50/lb
11-17

Rice

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Food LionZatarain's Rice 6.3-6.9 Oz. Select Varieties HOT SALE!!!$1.0011-17
ALDIMillville Crispy Rice Treats - 8 Count 6.2 oz$2.49
$0.80/lb
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Kj’s MarketMONDAY Pot Roast over Rice$5.0011-17

Orange juice

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Food LionTropicana Premium Orange Juice 46 Oz. Select Varieties HOT SALE!!!$3.49
$1.21/lb
11-17
KrogerSimply Orange Juice Select Varieties, 46 fl oz$3.99
$0.09/fl oz
11-17
PublixFlorida's Natural 100% Premium Orange Juice Or Grapefruit Juice, 52-oz ctn. SAVE UP TO $2.98 ON 2$7.0011-17

Soda or seltzer

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
ALDIPoppi Raspberry Rose Flavor Soda Can, 12 fl oz 12 fl oz$1.85
$0.15/fl oz
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KrogerCoca-Cola, Pepsi or Canada Dry 6-Pack, 16.9 fl oz Bottles or DiGiorno Pizza, 14.14-30.3 oz; Select Varieties$3.9911-17
Food LionPepsi Products 2 Liter Select Varieties HOT SALE!!!$5.00
$0.07/fl oz
11-17
Lowes FoodsPoppi Soda selected 4 pack 12 oz cans$6.95
$2.32/lb
11-17
Kj’s Market24 Pack COCA-COLA PRODUCTS 12 oz cans$12.99
$1.08/oz
11-17
CostcoPoppi Soda, Juicy Hits Variety Pack, 12 fl oz, 18-count $5 savings is valid 10/19/26 through 11/15/26. While supplies last. • 6 - Strawberry Lemon • 6 - Cherry Limeade • 6 - Ra FEATURED SAVINGS$14.99
$1.25/fl oz
11-15
Publix12-Pack White Claw Hard Seltzer Variety Pack #1, 12-oz can$16.9911-17

Apples

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
LidlGranny Smith apples 3 lb. US Extra Fancy/ WA Extra Fancy no. 981400 Save $1.06$2.49
$0.83/lb
11-17
Lowes FoodsSNAPDRAGON APPLES 2 LB$2.99
$1.50/lb
11-17
Kj’s MarketRed or Golden Delicious or Gala APPLES 3 lb bag$3.50
$1.17/lb
11-17
PublixSweetango Apples Crisp and Flavorful, 2-lb bag SAVE UP TO $2.00$3.9911-17
Food LionNature's Promise Organic Gala Apples 2 Lb. Bag$3.99
$2.00/lb
11-17
KrogerKroger Gala, Pink Lady or Granny Smith Apples 5 lb Bag$5.00
$1.00/lb
11-17
WalmartApple AirPods 4$89.0011-17

Potatoes

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Lidljumbo russet potatoes 5 lb. US1 no. 989560 Save 70¢$2.29
$0.46/lb
11-17
PublixMicrowavable Potato Tray† Herb or Garlic Season, 16-oz cont. SAVE UP TO $1.00$3.9911-17
Lowes FoodsLITTLE POTATO CO MICROWAVABLE POTatoes 16 OZ SELECTED$3.99
$3.99/lb
11-17
Food LionFood Lion Russet Potatoes 5 Lb. Bag HOT SALE!!!$5.00
$1.00/lb
11-17

Sweet potatoes or yams (per lb)

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Food LionSweet Potatoes Bulk or Tote Bag HOT SALE!!!$0.29/lb11-17
Kj’s MarketJumbo SWEET POTATOES COMMITTED TO LOCAL FARMS$0.60/lb11-17
Earth FareGarnet & Jewel Sweet Potatoes USDA ORGANIC SAVE $.50/LB$2.49/lb11-17

Onions

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Lidlyellow onions 3 lb. no. 989260 Save 16¢$1.49
$0.50/lb
11-17
Food LionOrganic Sweet Onions 3 Lb. Bag HOT SALE!!!$3.99
$1.33/lb
11-17
Kj’s Market10 lb Bag RUSSET POTATOES or 3 lb Bag SWEET ONIONS DIGITAL DEAL 50¢ OFF ONE$4.00
$0.40/lb
11-17

Carrots

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
KrogerKroger Carrots Select Varieties, 10-16 oz Package$1.9911-17
PublixGreenWise Organic Baby Cut Carrots 16-oz bag$2.4911-17

Broccoli

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
KrogerKroger Broccoli or Vegetable Medley or Other Varieties, 24-32 oz or Simple Truth Organic Vegetables, Select Varieties, 32 oz, $7 with card$6.0011-17
PublixBroccoli Excellent Source of Vitamin C, each bunch SAVE UP TO $1.98 ON 2$6.0011-17

Strawberries

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
ALDIMillville Strawberry Toaster Tarts, 12 ct 20.3 oz$2.03
$0.13/lb
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Grapes

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Food LionGreen Seedless Grapes HOT SALE!!!$1.4911-17
KrogerKroger Red, Green or Black Seedless Grapes 3 lb Package$5.99
$2.00/lb
11-17
ALDIGatorade Fierce Grape 20 fl oz everyday price$6.98
$0.35/fl oz
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Cranberry sauce

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Lidljellied cranberry sauce choose from assorted varieties 14 oz. no. 247882 - 223330 Save up to 98¢$1.49
$0.11/oz
11-17
Lowes FoodsFood Club Cranberry Sauce 14 oz$1.50
$0.11/oz
11-17
KrogerKroger Cranberry Sauce Select Varieties, 14 oz$1.79
$0.13/oz
11-17

Stuffing mix

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Lidlstuffing mix choose from cornbread or chicken 6 oz. no. 223327 - 246617$0.89
$0.15/oz
11-17
WalmartStove Top Stuffing Mix, 1 Box, for Dinner Sides and Thanksgiving Dinner Turkey, 6 oz$1.48
$0.25/oz
11-17
Kj’s MarketHOMESTYLE GRAVY STUFFING Heinz 12 oz, or Stove Top 6 oz$2.00
$0.17/oz
11-17
KrogerStove Top Stuffing 6 oz or Heinz Gravy, 12 oz; Select Varieties$2.00
$0.33/oz
11-17
PublixKraft Stove Top Stuffing Mix 6-oz box SAVE UP TO $2.58 ON 2$4.0011-17
Food LionKraft Stove Top Stuffing 6 Oz. Select Varieties$4.00
$0.67/oz
11-17
CostcoBacon-Wrapped Turducken Roast w/ Italian Sausage Stuffing, 7 lb Total $35 manufacturer's savings is valid 11/01/26 through 11/30/26. While supplies last. • Turducken Roast w/ Stuffing • 7 l FEATURED SAVINGS$135
$19.28/lb
11-15

Pie

StoreItem in the adPriceEnds
Earth FareFrontier Co Op Pumpkin Pie Spice 1.92 OZ SAVE $2.70$4.29
$2.23/oz
11-17
KrogerMarie Callender's Pie 25-42 oz or Dolly Parton's Cheesecake, 24 oz; Select Varieties$5.4911-17
PublixPumpkin Pie† Or Sweet Potato Pie, From the Publix Bakery, 22-oz pkg. SAVE UP TO $1.00$5.9911-17
Kj’s MarketFood Club PIE SHELLS 2 ct$7.00
$3.50/ct
11-17
Lidlapple pie, family size choose from assorted varieties 40 - 42 oz. no. 7236796 - 7238797 Save up to $1.73$7.3411-17
Food LionHershey's or Smucker's Pies 21.5-33 Oz. Select Varieties HOT SALE!!!$7.9911-17
Lowes FoodsThe Village Pie Maker Pies selected 2.5 - 3 lb$15.4911-17

How this works

We read each chain's current weekly ad in Columbia, SC and match the sale items to common staples. A price is the advertised sale price; multi-buy deals (2 for $5) are shown per item, and some need the store's loyalty card. BJ's and Trader Joe's prices come from their online catalogs and have no end date; Trader Joe's prices are everyday prices, not sales. Each row shows the cheapest matching item at that store, so sizes and brands differ: check the item name. Prices can vary by store within a chain.

Ads checked 2026-11-15: ALDI (prices as of 11-15), Costco (11-09 to 11-15), Earth Fare (11-11 to 11-17), Food Lion (11-11 to 11-17), Kj’s Market (11-11 to 11-17), Kroger (11-11 to 11-17), Lidl (11-11 to 11-17), Lowes Foods (11-11 to 11-17), Publix (11-11 to 11-17), Walmart (11-11 to 11-17).

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