Aldi is a German-based discount supermarket chain that has over 10,000 stores in 20 countries, including the United States. Save-A-Lot is a U.S.-based discount grocery chain with over 1,350 stores nationwide.
Both chains are known for their low prices on generic and private label products. Here’s a side-by-side comparison of the two chains.
Location
Aldi has stores in Europe, Australia, Asia, Africa, and North America. Save-A-Lot has stores only in the United States.
Selection
Aldi’s selection is limited to about 1,400 items per store. Save-A-Lot’s selection is also limited, but to a slightly higher number of about 1,500 items per store.
Prices
Both Aldi and Save-A-Lot are known for their low prices. In fact, Save-A-Lot’s slogan is “Save up to 40% on your groceries.”
Membership
You do not need to be a member to shop at either Aldi or Save-A-Lot. However, Aldi does offer a Pay As You Go program that gives shoppers discounts on certain items.
The two store chains are similar in many ways: they are both German-based, have a limited selection of items, and are known for their low prices. The biggest difference between the two is that Aldi has stores worldwide, while Save-A-Lot is limited to the United States.
