It has become the first port of call for cash-strapped families trying to keep down their grocery bills. But shoppers at Aldi in Britain are paying prices almost double those at the discount chain’s European outlets. The retailer has won an increasing share of the UK market with its money-saving offer, but The Mail on Sunday has discovered items including fruit, meat and alcohol cost even less at Aldi abroad. A comparison using a basket of common groceries found that the chain offers far better value in Germany, Spain and France than in Britain. Scroll down for video A comparison of common groceries found that Aldi offers far better value in Germany, Spain and France than in Britain, with a basket in London costing £44 but just £23 in Marbella, Spain, and £26 in Paris, France
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Basket of goods in London cost £44 while same items cost £23 in Marbella
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Same basket of common groceries also cost £23 in Berlin and £26 in Paris
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Six bottles of 330ml beer in England cost £3.99 but just £1.19 in Spain
Aldi markets itself as a bargain place to buy alcohol but our investigation found @placeholder stores offer shoppers much better deals on wine, beer and spirits.