Which are cheapest Thailand Supermarket Chains?

Which are cheapest Thailand Supermarket Chains? - Man and a Girl With Pacifier Holding Fresh Oranges

I have landed in Thailand yesterday all eager to try out legendary cheapness so I ran for closest 7-11 got some crisps and local beers some ice cream bug spray... and paid 880 baht, which would be more than I would pay in local UK Lidl or ASDA...

This got me thinking,

Which of following Thai supermarket chains would be considered 'cheap' (like ASDA or Lidl) and which ones 'expensive' (Marks & Spencer)

  • 108 Shop
  • 7-Eleven
  • Big C group, includes: Mini Big C
  • Central Food Retail includes: Central Food Hall, Tops Daily, Tops Market, Tops Superkoom, Tops SUPERSTORE
  • CP Fresh Mart
  • FamilyMart
  • Fresh Mart
  • Foodland
  • Gourmet Market & Home Fresh Mart
  • Isetan
  • Jiffy
  • JUSCO
  • Lawson 108
  • Makro (Metro AG)
  • Maxvalu Tokai
  • Rimping
  • Tesco Lotus includes: Tesco Lotus Express
  • Villa Market


Best Answer

First mistake, believing legends ;-)

Thailand is not cheap, but it is economical for basics. Going to a 7-11 and buying snacks like ice cream and crisps will not be economical. Mini-marts are never a good deal. (the bulk of shops you list are minimarts)

Big box stores like Big C and Tesco will be the best deals on grocery type items, but again imported type snacks will not be that low of cost. Makro is a bulk buy place (10 packs of sauces, 10 kilo boxes of frozen chicken, etc).

Tops Supermarket and Rimping tend to be the most expensive with a big selection of imported goods.




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Quick Answer about "Which are cheapest Thailand Supermarket Chains?"

  • Jiffy.
  • JUSCO.
  • Lawson 108.
  • Makro (Metro AG)
  • Maxvalu Tokai.
  • Rimping.
  • Tesco Lotus includes: Tesco Lotus Express.
  • Villa Market.


Does Thailand have supermarkets?

From food, to personal hygiene products, and more, Thailand's many supermarket chains offer everything you need for day-to-day living at affordable prices. If you're not sure which chain is right for your shopping style and needs, check out this list of some of the most popular supermarkets in Thailand.

What is the name of supermarket in Thailand?

Tops. The premium-grade of Thailand supermarkets, Tops, is one of the leading food retailing chains of Thailand. It has 120 stores across the nation.

Is Tesco successful in Thailand?

Tesco's Asian business achieved a 33.5-per-cent increase in operating profit last year, the last full trading year before it is sold to Thailand's Charoen Pokphand group.

How many grocery stores are there in Thailand?

In 2019, the number of supermarkets in Thailand amounted to 485 outlets.



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