Iceland vs Tesco
Real-time price comparison on 1,026 matching products
Iceland
£2.40 avg
Tesco
£2.35 avg
Tesco is 0.4% cheaper than Iceland
Based on 1,026 matching products
Price Comparison Summary
Detailed breakdown based on 1,026 identical products
Products Compared
1,026
Identical products available at both stores
Cheaper more often
372 / 1,026
products where Tesco is cheaper · 293 priced the same
Same basket at Tesco
£2,951
£2,962 at Iceland
Difference on this basket
£12
0.4% across these 1,026 products
| Metric | Iceland | Tesco | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same basket, 1,026 products | £2,962.47 | £2,950.75 | 0.4% |
| Typical price | £2.40 | £2.35 | median |
How We Compare
Our comparison is based on identical products (matched by barcode) available at both stores. We only compare products with valid prices and exclude promotional pricing to ensure fair comparison. Data is updated every 60 seconds.
Why “which is cheaper” is the wrong question
We priced the same 1,026 products at both stores. Tesco comes out cheaper overall. But that headline hides what actually matters: Iceland is cheaper in 12 of 27 categories (44%).
Categories where each store has the lower median price
Where Iceland beats Tesco
- Ice Cream — 8% cheaper
- Rice, Pasta & Pulses — 8% cheaper
- Yoghurts — 7% cheaper
- Tea, Coffee & Hot Drinks — 6% cheaper
- Crackers & Crispbreads — 6% cheaper
- Cooking Ingredients — 5% cheaper
No supermarket is cheapest for everyone. The cheapest shop depends entirely on what goes in your basket — someone buying mostly fresh produce and someone buying mostly frozen and household basics will get different answers, even in the same two stores.
Rather than picking a store and hoping, price your actual shopping list across Iceland, Tesco and every other major UK supermarket at once — then buy where your basket is genuinely cheapest.
Compare your own basketWhere each store wins
Iceland and Tesco each come out cheaper in different categories — which is why the right answer depends on what you buy
Crisps, Snacks & Nuts
64 products compared
IcelandTescoRice, Pasta & Pulses
64 products compared
IcelandTescoFizzy Drinks
63 products compared
IcelandTescoTea, Coffee & Hot Drinks
58 products compared
IcelandTescoTable Sauces, Condiments & Dressings
56 products compared
IcelandTescoDairy & Eggs
54 products compared
IcelandTescoChocolate & Sweets
46 products compared
IcelandTescoPets
42 products compared
IcelandTescoBreakfast Cereals
42 products compared
IcelandTescoTins & Cans
41 products compared
IcelandTescoIce Cream
36 products compared
IcelandTescoBiscuits
34 products compared
IcelandTescoCooking Sauces
33 products compared
IcelandTescoEnergy, Sports & Health Drinks
31 products compared
IcelandTescoYoghurts
28 products compared
IcelandTescoHair Care
28 products compared
IcelandTescoCooking Ingredients
25 products compared
IcelandTescoJam, Spreads & Desserts
21 products compared
IcelandTescoBread
16 products compared
IcelandTescoFrozen Chips, Potatoes & Rice
16 products compared
IcelandTescoLaundry
14 products compared
IcelandTescoJuices
13 products compared
IcelandTescoCrackers & Crispbreads
12 products compared
IcelandTescoBath, Shower & Soap
12 products compared
IcelandTescoDeodorants & Body Sprays
12 products compared
IcelandTescoCleaning
10 products compared
IcelandTescoSquash & Cordial
10 products compared
IcelandTescoCategory comparisons only include categories with at least 5 matching products for statistical accuracy. Average prices are calculated from identical products available at both stores.
Biggest price gaps
The same product, priced at both stores — where the difference is largest
| Product | Iceland | Tesco | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pepsi Max No Caffeine No Sugar Cola Cans 24 x 330mlPepsi | £12.50 | £8.00 | £4.5056% cheaper at Tesco |
| Max Cherry No Sugar Cola Cans 24 x 330mlPepsi | £12.50 | £8.00 | £4.5056% cheaper at Tesco |
| Pepsi Max 24 x 330mlPepsi | £12.50 | £8.00 | £4.5056% cheaper at Tesco |
| Chicken Dry Cat Food 3kgPurina | £16.00 | £19.25 | £3.2520% cheaper at Iceland |
| Tango Orange Original Cans 24 x 330mlTango | £7.50 | £10.00 | £2.5033% cheaper at Iceland |
| 7UP Zero Sugar Free Lemon & Lime Cans 24 x 330ml7UP | £7.50 | £10.00 | £2.5033% cheaper at Iceland |
| Tango Apple Sugar Free Cans 24x330mlTango | £7.50 | £10.00 | £2.5033% cheaper at Iceland |
| Tango Zero'd Cherry Sugar Free Cans 24 x 330mlTango | £7.50 | £10.00 | £2.5033% cheaper at Iceland |
| Nescafe Original Instant Coffee 190gNescafe | £6.75 | £4.50 | £2.2550% cheaper at Tesco |
| Smooth Roast Decaf Instant Coffee 190gCosta Coffee | £6.25 | £8.35 | £2.1034% cheaper at Iceland |
| Smooth Medium Blend Instant Coffee 190gCosta Coffee | £6.25 | £8.35 | £2.1034% cheaper at Iceland |
| Aptamil First Infant Milk from Birth 800gAptamil | £12.50 | £14.50 | £2.0016% cheaper at Iceland |
Excludes items under 50p and over £40, and differences above 60%, which are usually clearance lines or pricing errors rather than genuine savings.
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