Metro (Kleine Kuppe) retains its position as the more affordable hyper store in April 2026, with a total basket of N$ 870.81 against Woermann Brock's N$ 884.81 a difference of N$ 14.00. The gap has narrowed from N$ 20.00 in March, suggesting Woermann Brock has been closing ground on several items. Metro won 12 of the 19 items surveyed; Woermann Brock on 5, with 2 items priced identically at both stores. Metro leads on staples and proteins. Metro priced lower on the majority of core food items , white bread (N$ 12.99 vs N$ 14.99), cooking oil (N$ 68.99), sugar (N$ 54.99), chicken (N$ 76.99 vs N$ 86.99), rice (N$ 32.99), pasta (N$ 72.99), butter (N$ 26.99), and eggs (N$ 56.99 vs N$ 64.99). The egg price gap of N$ 8.00 on an 18-pack and the chicken gap of N$ 10.00 on 1.5kg are among the more meaningful item-level differences in the survey, particularly for households that shop for proteins weekly. thebrief.com.na/2026/05/metr… #namibia #foodbaskets #hypers #groceries @MetroNamibia

Metro recorded the lowest grocery basket among the retailers surveyed in February 2026, with a total of N$959.80, closely followed by Choppies at N$960.79 and Shoprite at N$967.79. At the other end of the spectrum, Spar recorded the highest basket at N$1,054.79, resulting in a price gap of N$94.99 between the cheapest and most expensive retailers. Overall, the results show relatively tight competition among the lower-priced retailers, with only a small difference separating Metro, Choppies and Shoprite. These retailers continue to position themselves as competitive options for consumers looking to manage everyday grocery costs. thebrief.com.na/2026/03/reta… #namibia #groceries #lowestbasket #retailers @MetroNamibia @CheckersSA @ShopRiteStores

Metro Namibia Managing Director Brian Davis speaks after receiving The Brief’s Most Affordable Hypermarket 2025 award for Metro Kleine Kuppe, reflecting on the recognition and the company’s commitment to delivering value to customers. #Namibia #MostAffordableHypermarket2025 #HypermarketOfTheYear #TheBrief #MetroHyper #groceries @MetroNamibia

Metro recorded the lowest average annual basket cost at N$921.70, making it the most affordable option for consumers in 2025. Checkers and Woermann Brock followed closely, with average annual costs of N$943.00 and N$941.90 respectively. Metro consistently offered the best value throughout the year, while the price differences between hypermarkets remained relatively modest. The most affordable month to shop across all hypermarkets was August, likely reflecting seasonal promotions and pricing adjustments. thebrief.com.na/2026/02/metr… #namibia #baskets #hypermarkets #pricing @CheckersSA @MetroNamibia