Where can you get the best price on charcoal for your next braai?

Nothing completes a perfect South African braai like the right amount of heat—and that starts with quality charcoal at the best price!

With the cost of essentials on the rise, saving on 4kg charcoal can make a difference to your overall braai budget. That’s why we compared prices across Woolworths, Checkers, Shoprite, and Pick n Pay to help you fire up the grill without burning a hole in your pocket!

Where to Buy the Cheapest 4kg Charcoal

Among the four major supermarkets, Pick n Pay offers the lowest price for 4kg charcoal at R69.99, while Shoprite and Checkers both price it at R75.99. Woolworths is the most expensive, selling it for R104.99.

Each week we visit the supermarkets so you don’t waste your time, effort – and most importantly – money.

BRAAI WITH THESE BEST PRICES IN SOUTH AFRICA

We’ve compared 10 common braai items this week to establish which supermarket is offering the best prices – both on individual items and for the entire basket.

AND THE CHEAPEST SUPERMARKET IS …

TO NOTE

We do not consider discounts or card-holder specials in this comparison

When the exact name-brand items are not available, we use the nearest alternative house-brand alternative

Due to fluctuations in prices both inland and at the coast in South Africa, the prices below are based on those payable in Gauteng.

WHAT’S IN THE BRAAI BASKET?

Would you change where you shop if it meant saving money, or do price differences mean little to you? What additional braai items would you like to see compared going forward?

Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1.

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