Comparing Paris Supermarkets: The Ultimate Showdown

Today, let’s dive into the world of Parisian supermarkets. You may not be familiar with all of them, but they offer various price ranges, products, and qualities. Before you go grocery shopping, take a look at this article for a comprehensive overview.

* All the linked websites in this article are in French

 

Typical supermarkets

Lidl

Budget: €

German brand of low-cost supermarkets, it sells food and hygiene products amongst others. It presents itself as the lower-priced brand as it says that it offers the least expensive products on a national scale.

The price range is an important criterion when it comes to food shopping and the one offered by Lidl is reasonable and affordable.

It doesn’t sell all the brands that other supermarkets sell but the ones they do have in their stores are equivalent. So this brand is really convenient for small budgets.

Today, there are close to 20 stores in the capital.

Here are some examples of prices in Lidl shops (food, drinks, hygiene and petcare):

Food
6 apples (Pink Lady)	€ 2.69
Cocktail cherry tomatoes 1kg	€ 3.88
Bananas 500 g	€ 0.99
12 stewed fruit	€ 2.89
4 chocolate mousse	€ 1.05
6 eggs	€ 1.25
Spaghetti 500 g	€ 0.41
Basmati rice 500 g	€ 1.05
Camembert 250 g	€ 1.29
Frozen Alaskan pollock 400 g	€ 2.25
Turkey escalopes 240 g	€ 2.79
Minced beef 500 g (5 % fat)	€ 5.19
Drinks
Orange juice without pulp 1.5 l	€ 1.59
Soda 2 l (such as Coca-Cola)	€ 0.84
Hygiene
Shower gel 250 ml	€ 1.19
100 tissues (3 folds)	€ 0.75
Dishwashing liquid 750 ml	€ 1.28
200 cotton buds	€ 0.40
Petcare
Dog treats (sticks) (90 g)	€ 0.93

 

Intermarché

Budget: €-€€

The Intermarché supermarkets are installed across the country and in particular in Paris, where you will be able to visit one of their 112 stores.

This large French retailer brand is known for the affordable prices it has in stores, but also for its numerous promotions.

In addition to the known brands displayed on the shelves, Intermarché offers you its own brand: Top Budget.

Here are some examples of prices in Intermarché shops (food, drink, hygiene and petcare):

Food
6 apples (Pink Lady)	€ 2.99
Round tomatoes in brunches 1kg	€ 2.89
Bananas 1kg	€ 1.59
12 stewed fruit	€ 4.72
4 chocolate mousse	€ 1.55
6 eggs	€1.79
Spaghetti 500 g	€ 0.80
Basmati rice 500 g	€ 1.45
Camembert 250 g	€ 1.48
Frozen Alaskan pollock 400 g	€ 3.62
Turkey escalopes 240 g	€ 3.36
Minced beef 500 g (5 % fat)	€ 4.73
Drinks
Orange juice without pulp 1.5 l	€ 2.16
Soda 2 l (such as Coca-Cola)	€0.93
Hygiene
Shower gel 250 ml	€ 1.30
100 tissues (3 folds)	€ 1.34
Dishwashing liquid 750 ml	€ 1.24
200 cotton buds	€ 0.46
Petcare
Dog treats (sticks) (90 g)	€ 1.80

 

G20

Budget: €-€€

Gathering several independent stores at the beginning, this French local supermarket brand sells multiple food products across many brands.

Their concept is inspired by traditional grocery shops so their stores are pretty practical and offer a large choice to satisfy every customer.

Today, more than 40 G20 supermarkets are located in Paris.

 

Franprix

Budget: €€-€€€

A local Parisian supermarket, Franprix sells numerous leading brands of food and other goods in more than 300 shops.

It’s one of the shops that you will see the most in the French capital city.

In their shops, you will find various branded goods at appropriate prices in a very well-organized space to simplify your food shopping.

You can also enjoy lower prices thanks to their own-brand products.

Here are some examples of prices in Franprix shops (food, drinks, hygiene and petcare):

Food
6 apples (Pink Lady)	€ 4.49
Round tomatoes in brunches 1kg	€ 3.98
Bananas 1kg	€ 1.99
12 stewed fruit	€ 4.09
4 chocolate mousse	€ 1.45
6 eggs	€ 3.57
Spaghetti 500 g	€ 1.19
Basmati rice 500 g	€ 2.15
Camembert 250 g	€ 3.55
Frozen Alaskan pollock 400 g	€ 4.29
Turkey escalopes 240 g	€ 4.70
Minced beef 500 g (5 % fat)	€ 6.95
Drinks
Orange juice without pulp 1.5 l	€ 3
Soda 2 l (such as Coca-Cola)	€ 1.50
Hygiene
Shower gel 250 ml	€ 2.05
100 tissues (3 folds)	€ 1.40
Dishwashing liquid 750 ml	€ 1.85
200 cotton buds	€ 1.35
Petcare
Dog treats (sticks) (90 g)	€ 5

 

Magasins U

Budget: €€

The Magasins U bring together two types of shops in Paris: the Super U and the U Express.

The first one is a typical supermarket with a great assortment of products.

The second one is also a supermarket but smaller in size, even if it offers the same brands as the Super U.

The long-term goal here is to be installed pretty much everywhere in Paris.

The goods that are sold by this brand, in addition to the ones of their own brand, are designed to be accessible for everyone.

The aim here is to offer a wide choice of products at various prices to satisfy all the customers in their 20 shops in Paris.

Here are some examples of prices in U shops (food, drinks, hygiene and petcare):

Food
6 apples (Pink Lady)	€ 5.22
Round tomatoes in brunches 1kg	€ 1.39
Bananas 1kg	€ 1.99
12 stewed fruit	€ 3.77
4 chocolate mousse	€ 0.82
6 eggs	€ 1.75
Spaghetti 500 g	€ 0.96
Basmati rice 500 g	€ 1.56
Camembert 250 g	€ 2.81
Frozen Alaskan pollock 400 g	€ 2.63
Turkey escalopes 240 g	€ 4.24
Minced beef 500 g (5 % fat)	€ 7.70
Drinks
Orange juice without pulp 1.5 l	€ 2.25
Soda 2 l (such as Coca-Cola)	€ 1.64
Hygiene
Shower gel 250 ml	€ 1.89
100 tissues (3 folds)	€ 1.40
Dishwashing liquid 750 ml	€ 1.41
200 cotton buds	€ 1.10
Petcare
Dog treats (sticks) (90 g)	€ 4.38

 

Casino

Budget: €€

This supermarket sells a variety of brands, but also their own that represent half of their total sales. This shows that there is demand for their own products of quality at an affordable price.

The Casino supermarkets, Petit Casino and Casino Shop offer a range of fresh food produce and even organic or gluten-free food, and this allows them to attract all kinds of customers.

In their roughly 10 shops in Paris, the price range of the products is affordable and suitable for all budgets.

Here are some examples of prices in Casino shops (food, drinks, hygiene and petcare):

Food
6 apples (Pink Lady)	€ 3.99
Round cherry tomatoes in brunches 1kg	/
Bananas 1kg	€ 3.27
12 stewed fruit	€ 4.30
4 chocolate mousse	€ 0.99
6 eggs	€ 1.97
Spaghetti 500 g	€ 0.99
Basmati rice 500 g	€ 1.45
Camembert 250 g	€ 1.45
Frozen Alaskan pollock 400 g	€ 4.35
Turkey escalopes 240 g	€ 4.92
Minced beef 500 g (5 % fat)	€ 6.85
Drinks
Orange juice without pulp 1.5 l	€ 3.43
Soda 2 l (such as Coca Cola)	€ 1.06
Hygiene
Shower gel 250 ml	€1.69
100 tissues (3 folds)	€1.15
Dishwashing liquid 750 ml	€ 0.99
200 of cotton buds	€ 0.95
Petcare
Dog treats (sticks) (90 g)	€ 1.94

 

Auchan

Budget: €-€€

Auchan is generally known for its numerous hypermarkets located everywhere in France but in Paris, there are only Auchan supermarkets, most certainly because of the lack of space.

They sell branded goods in addition to their own, which relate to food-related items and other products.

Various promotions are made regularly in their stores and prices are affordable and decent in the Parisian shops.

There is a large choice of products and brands for all customers and budgets.

Here are some examples of prices in Auchan shops (food, drinks, hygiene and petcare): 

Food
6 apples (Pink Lady)	€ 3.90
Round tomatoes in brunches 1kg	€ 6.98
Bananas 1kg	€3.99
12 stewed fruit	€5.29
4 chocolate mousse	€ 1.32
6 eggs	€ 1.72
Spaghetti 500 g	€ 0.69
Basmati rice 500 g	€ 1.76
Camembert 250 g	€1.63
Frozen Alaskan pollock 400 g	€ 4.11
Turkey escalopes 240 g	€ 4.30
Minced beef 500 g (5 % fat)	€ 9.55
Drinks
Orange juice without pulp 1.5 l	€ 2.54
Soda 2 l (such as Coca-Cola)	€ 1.24
Hygiene
Shower gel 250 ml	€ 1.47
100 tissues (3 folds)	€ 1.39
Dishwashing liquid 750 ml	€ 2.01
200 cotton buds	€ 1.25
Petcare
Dog treats (sticks) (90 g)	€ 5.99

 

Carrefour Market

Budget: €€-€€€

This brand is pretty common in France and offers a great choice of food and other goods of leading brands.

A large selection of products is also available through their own-brand products.

Thanks to this great selection of various items, whether it be for their quality or their price, Carrefour sells products for all budgets.

There are close to 30 Carrefour Market shops in the capital, not to mention the smaller shops of the Carrefour group.

You heard right, other Carrefour stores looking just like local grocery shops are also established in Paris :

• Carrefour Contact: for your daily groceries near you.
• Carrefour City: always the same brands, but open later than the other shops.
• Carrefour Express: the essential brands for your grocery shopping.

Here are some examples of prices in Carrefour Market shops (food, drinks, hygiene and petcare): 

Food
6 apples (Pink Lady)	€ 3.09
Round tomatoes in brunches 1kg	€ 2.09
Bananas 1kg	€ 1.99
12 stewed fruit	€ 2.79
4 chocolate mousse	€ 1.25
6 eggs	€ 1.69
Spaghetti 500 g	€ 0.79
Basmati rice 500 g	€ 1.49
Camembert 250 g	€ 1.75
Frozen Alaskan pollock 400 g	€ 3.39
Turkey escalopes 240 g	€ 3.75
Minced beef 500 g (5 % fat)	€ 6.89
Drinks
Orange juice without pulp 1.5 l	€ 3.25
Soda 2 l (such as Coca-Cola)	€ 1.06
Hygiene
Shower gel 250 ml	€ 1.25
100 tissues (3 folds)	€ 1.29
Dishwashing liquid 750 ml	€ 1.55
200 cotton buds	€ 0.41
Petcare
Dog treats (sticks) (90 g)	€ 1.15

 

Monoprix

Budget: €€€

The Monoprix and Monop’ stores are installed mainly in urban areas and so are heavily installed in Paris with approximately 100 shops.

This French brand sells many branded goods and also its own branded products.

This supermarket has the advantage of offering various products in addition to food goods, such as home decor, cosmetics, clothes, perfume, and leisure products.

Their items are considered as being quite expensive, but a lot of products are of very good quality. Monoprix has a price range commensurate with the quality of the products it offers. So we advise you to shop there if you don’t have any restrictions on your budget.

Here are some examples of prices in Monoprix shops (food, drinks, hygiene and petcare): 

 

Food
6 apples (Pink Lady)	€ 3.49
Round cherry tomatoes in brunches 1kg	€ 6.70
Bananas 1kg	€ 3.40
12 stewed fruit	€ 5.59
4 chocolate mousse	€ 1.19
6 eggs	€ 2.39
Spaghetti 500 g	€ 1.19
Basmati rice 500 g	€ 1.69
Camembert 250 g	€ 1.45
Frozen Alaskan pollock 400 g	€ 3.89
Turkey escalopes 240 g	€ 4.25
Minced beef 500 g (5 % fat)	€ 8.13
Drinks
Orange juice without pulp 1.5 l	€ 1.99
Soda 2 l (such as Coca-Cola)	€ 1.06
Hygiene
Shower gel 250 ml	€ 1.69
100 tissues (3 folds)	€ 1.29
Dishwashing liquid 750 ml	€ 1.19
200 cotton buds	€ 1.49
Petcare
Dog treats (sticks) (90 g)	€ 2.69

 

Organic supermarkets

Naturalia

Budget: €€

At Naturalia’s, a great offer of organic products is available for you: fresh products, fruits, vegetables, sanitary and cosmetics products.

You will also be able to shop at Naturalia Vegan or Naturalia Origines.

The latter specializes in 100% natural products like food complements, aromatherapy, or herbalist products.

Here are some examples of prices in Naturalia shops (food, drinks, hygiene and petcare): 

Food
6 apples	€ 1.74
Round cherry tomatoes in brunches 1kg	€ 4.80
Bananas 1kg	/
12 stewed fruit (3 packs of four)	€ 13.62
4 chocolate dessert creams	€ 2.95
6 eggs	€ 2.54
Spaghetti 500 g	€ 1.38
Basmati rice 500 g	€ 4.38
Camembert 250 g	€ 6.58
Smoked salmon 100 g	€7.52
Turkey breast 80 g	€ 5.71
Minced steak 200 g	€ 3.99
Drinks
Orange juice without pulp 1.5 l	€2.99
Soda 2 l (such as Coca-Cola)	€ 3.45
Hygiene
Shower gel 250 ml	€ 5.25
100 tissues (3 folds)	€ 2.03
Dishwashing liquid 750 ml	€ 4.07
200 cotton buds	€ 2.45
Petcare
Dog treats (sticks) (30 g)	€ 6.54

 

Biocoop

Budget: €€

This other organic supermarket has been founded thanks to a project of a cooperative of consumers and producers in order to make organic food accessible and of great quality.

And this is how it will become one of the pioneers in the organic industry in France.

In their 26 shops located in Paris, this brand sells a variety of organic goods through which certain commitments are shared; among them, the solidarity between organic agricultural producers, the commercialization of local products and the accessibility of organic foods.

Here are some examples of prices in Biocoop shops (food, drinks, hygiene and petcare): 

Food
Apples 500 g	€ 1.78
Round tomatoes in brunches 1kg	/
Bananas 1kg	€ 1
12 stewed fruit	€ 9.09
4 chocolate mousse	€ 2.49
6 eggs	€ 2.95
Spaghetti 500 g	€ 1.63
Basmati rice 500 g	€ 4.75
Camembert 250 g	€ 3.20
Cod 200 g	/
Veal escalopes 240 g	€ 8.74
Minced beef 500 g (5 % fat)	€ 11.67
Drinks
Orange juice without pulp 1.5 l	€ 4.48
Soda 2 l (such as Coca-Cola)	€ 8.98
Hygiene
Shower gel 250 ml	€ 4.85
100 tissues (3 folds)	€ 1.85
Dishwashing liquid 750 ml	€ 5.62
200 cotton buds	€ 2.20
Petcare
Dog treats (sticks) (90 g)	/

 

Bio c’ Bon

Budget: €€-€€€

This French brand is well spread across the country and just in Paris there are more than 40 stores.

Founded around 10 years ago, Bio c’ Bon wants to make organic goods more accessible for everyone and has all kinds of food and non-food products.

It offers a great choice of bulk goods, fruits and vegetables as well as hygiene products.

 

Carrefour Bio

Budget: €€-€€€

In addition to the numerous stores owned by the parent company, Carrefour has developed an organic brand to respond to the increasing consumption of organic products.

So, at Carrefour Bio you will be able to enjoy a great selection of goods produced through organic agriculture.

Here are some examples of prices in Carrefour Bio shops (food, drinks, hygiene and petcare): 

Food
6 apples (Pink Lady)	€ 3.89
Round cherry tomatoes in brunches 1kg	€ 5.82
5 Bananas	€ 1.99
12 stewed fruit	€ 6.29
4 chocolate mousse	€ 4.90
6 eggs	€ 2.39
Spaghetti 500 g	€ 0.99
Basmati rice 500 g	€ 1.75
Camembert 250 g	€ 2.39
Salmon 250 g	€ 9.99
Turkey escalopes 240 g	/
Minced beef 500 g (5 % fat)	€ 9.70
Drinks
Orange juice without pulp 1.5 l	€ 2.29
Soda 2 l (such as Coca-Cola)	/
Hygiene
Shower gel 250 ml	€ 3.79
100 tissues (3 folds)	€ 1.75
Dishwashing liquid 750 ml	€ 1.75
200 cotton buds	€ 1.17
Petcare
Dog treats (sticks) (90 g)	/

 

Comparison table of prices in different supermarkets

Here is a comparative table showing the prices of several products in each supermarket (except for GR 20 and Bio c’ Bon): 

 

Summary:

Lidl seems to be one of the cheaper supermarkets, with products sometimes 3 times cheaper than in other shops. Prices are generally very affordable. 

The shops Intermarchés, U shops, Casino, Auchan and Carrefour Market generally offer affordable prices, although they are more expensive than low-cost shops such as Lidl.

Monoprix and Franprix offer prices a little bit higher than their competitors.Organic supermarkets such as Naturalia, Biocoop and Carrefour Bio offer products at higher prices given the quality. However, although some products are still affordable, others are much more expensive.

 

Supermarkets Opened on Sundays

Numerous supermarkets are open on Sunday in Paris. Nonetheless be careful, as some store locations have different opening hours than others, even if they are of the same company.

Verify on their websites the precise opening hours of the specific supermarket you want to visit.

Open only on Sunday morning

• Intermarché
• G20
• Franprix
• Magasins U
• Casino
• Auchan
• Carrefour
• Monoprix
• Naturalia
• Biocoop
• Bio c’ Bon

Open all day on Sunday

• Intermarché
• G20
• Magasins U
• Casino
• Auchan
• Carrefour
• Monoprix

 

 

Local Grocery Shops in Paris

In the French capital city, a great choice of local shops awaits you. There is one in every district and in each quarter.

Considered as being quite expensive, local shops still have the advantage of having more flexible opening hours: until late at night, Sundays included.

Sure, those local grocery shops are smaller in size than any other typical supermarkets but they still have a good variety of products.

So they are ideal for last-minute food shopping.

 

Take Away Services

Some companies thought about you and the utility of selling some kind of products – whether it be to take away or eat in, some supermarkets offer sandwiches, salads, wraps and beverages in their refrigerated shelves.

That is the case for Carrefour Bon App’ and also Monop’ who offer you a great selection of snacks and ready-to-eat foods for less than €10.

A good way to avoid restaurants when you don’t have a lot of time to waste!