Aldi and Lidl have long been considered the go-to supermarkets for budget-conscious shoppers. A weekly price comparison of staple items such as bread and milk often reveals one of these two as the most affordable among the six main supermarkets for a small basket of essentials.

Aldi and Lidl have been rivals in the supermarket world for many years, and there's no doubt that shoppers consider them to be the cheapest for many of their groceries.