How much 10 grocery items cost in 2026 vs. 2025 at Walmart, Loblaws, Sobeys
Walmart, Loblaws, and Sobeys are where many Canadians do their grocery shopping, so we wanted to see how prices have changed in 2026 compared to 2025.
To find out, we compared the prices of 10 everyday grocery staples at Walmart, Loblaws, and Sobeys to see which store offers shoppers the best value. With food costs continuing to be a major concern for Canadians, we checked how much your grocery bill has increased.
The rising cost of food is expected to continue. According to the Dalhousie Agri-food Analytics Lab’s Canada’s Food Price Report (CFPR) 2026, food prices are forecast to go up by four to six per cent this year. That means a family of four could see its food rise by as much as $994.63, bringing total food costs to $17,571.79.
In response to higher food costs, the federal government provided eligible Canadians with a one-time GST/HST credit top-up in June, ahead of the rebranded Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB), which replaced the quarterly GST/HST credit on July 3. The government also unveiled its $3-billion investment in food production aimed at building a more self-sufficient and affordable food system in Canada.
With grocery prices remaining top of mind for many Canadians, we checked the three major retailers to see how the prices of 10 everyday items changed over the course of a year. Where possible, we compared similar brands and sizes, but note that prices can vary depending on your location. Read on to see how much more (or less) you’re paying for these grocery staples than you were a year ago.
Milk
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Walmart: Sealtest 2 per cent partly skimmed, 4 L bag — $6.25 (2025), $6.44 (2026)
Loblaws: Nielsen 2 per cent partly skimmed, 4 L bag — $6.25 (2025), $6.44 (2026)
Sobeys: Sealtest 2 per cent partly skimmed, 4 L bag — $6.25 (2025), $6.49 (2026)
Eggs
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Walmart: Great Value large eggs, 12 count — $3.93 (2025), $3.93 (2026)
Loblaws: No Name large grade A eggs, 12 count — $3.93 (2025), $3.93 (2026)
Sobeys: Compliments white large eggs, 12 count — $3.93 (2025), $3.99 (2026
Cereal
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Walmart: Special K Red Berries Cereal, 450g — $6.97 (2025), $6.97 (2026)
Loblaws: Special K Red Berries Cereal, 450g — $7.99 (2025), $7.99 (2026)
Sobeys: Special K Red Berries Cereal, 450g — $7.99 (2025), $7.99 (2026)
Pasta
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Walmart: Barilla pasta rotini, 410 g — $1.97 (2025), $2.44 (2026)
Loblaws: Barilla pasta rotini, 410 g — $2.99 (2025), $2.99 (2026)
Sobeys: Barilla pasta rotini, 410 g — $3.49 (2025), $2.99 (2026)
Rice
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Walmart: Tilda pure original basmati rice, 907 g — $6.97 (2025), $7.37 (2026)
Loblaws: Tilda pure original basmati rice, 907 g — $6.99 (2025), $7.49 (2026)
Sobeys: Tilda pure original basmati rice, 907 g — $8.79 (2025), $9.29 (2026)
Bread
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Walmart: Dempster’s 100 per cent whole wheat sliced bread, 675 g — $3.47 (2025), $2.98 (2026)
Loblaws: Dempster’s 100 per cent whole wheat sliced bread, 675 g — $4.29 (2025), $4.49 (2026)
Sobeys: Dempster’s 100 per cent whole wheat sliced bread, 675 g — $3.99 (2025), $3.99 (2026)
Ground beef
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Walmart: Your Fresh Market lean ground beef, 450 g — $7.98 (2025), $8.95 (2026)
Loblaws: Lean ground beef, 450 g — $8.99 (2025), $11 (2026)
Sobeys: Lean ground beef, 454 g — $8.99 (2025), $9.99 (2026)
Chicken breast
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Walmart: Maple Leaf boneless skinless chicken breasts, four pieces — $12.94 (2025), $12.95 (2026)
Loblaws: PC Blue Menu boneless skinless chicken breasts, three pieces — $13 (2025), $13 (2026)
Sobeys: Compliments chicken boneless skinless chicken breasts, three to six pieces — $19.46 (2025), $20.50 (2026)
Beans
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Walmart: Great Value black turtle beans, 540 ml — $1.37 (2025), $1.27 (2026)
Loblaws: No Name black beans, 540 ml — $1.50 (2025), $1.79 (2026)
Sobeys: Compliments no salt added canned black beans, 540 ml — $2.29 (2025), $2.69 (2026)
Chips
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Walmart: Lay’s Classic potato chips, 235 g — $3.87 (2025), $3.47 (2026)
Loblaws: Lay’s Classic potato chips, 235 g — $4.99 (2025), $5.29 (2026)
Sobeys: Lay’s Classic potato chips, 235 g — $4.79 (2025), $4.99 (2026)
The final cost
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Before taxes, here’s how much Canadians paid for these 10 items in 2025 vs. 2026.
Walmart: $55.72 (2025), $56.77 (2026)
Loblaws: $60.92 (2025), $64.41 (2026)
Sobeys: $69.97 (2025), $72.91 (2026)
Shoppers at Loblaws saw their total increase by $3.49 or 5.73 per cent — the highest increase among all three supermarkets. The cost of chicken, eggs, cereal, and pasta remained stable, but the biggest jump was the cost of ground beef, which went up by 22.36 per cent. In 2025, the total for all 10 grocery items came out to $60.92, but this year that total is up to $64.41.
Although the total increase at Sobeys was lower than that of Loblaws, with a $2.94 or a 4.2 per cent increase, shoppers saw their total go up from $69.97 to $72.91 in just a year. The cost of pasta fell by over 14 per cent, and the price of cereal and bread has remained the same. The biggest jump has been the cost of canned beans, which is now 17.47 per cent more expensive.
Similar to our report in 2025, Walmart once again offers the most affordable prices, with the cost of chips, beans, and bread actually dropping. However, the cost of pasta increased by nearly 24 per cent. Despite this, the total cost appears to have remained somewhat stable with a total increase of just $1.05 or 1.88 per cent compared to last year.
Have you noticed grocery prices changing at your usual store? Let us know where you shop and which items have seen the highest increase. Leave a comment below or email us at trending@dailyhive.com.