Pick n Pay vs Dis-Chem: which is cheaper?
We found 2 584 products that both Pick n Pay and Dis-Chem sell, matched by barcode. Pick n Pay was cheaper on 572, Dis-Chem on 1 720, and 292 cost exactly the same. Buy the lot and Dis-Chem comes to R269 326.67, 9.4% less than Pick n Pay’s R294 594.29.
Prices from 3 November 2026. Rebuilt every day after the price update.
572
cheaper at Pick n Pay
22.1% of products
1 720
cheaper at Dis-Chem
66.6% of products
292
same price at both
11.3% of products
By department
| Department | Products | Pick n Pay cheaper | Dis-Chem cheaper | Basket |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health & beauty | 1 603 | 267 | 1 181 | Dis-Chem by 10.6% |
| Baby | 330 | 54 | 243 | Dis-Chem by 11.6% |
| Household & cleaning | 176 | 29 | 120 | Dis-Chem by 10.1% |
| Snacks, sweets & biscuits | 151 | 57 | 53 | Dis-Chem by 0.5% |
| Pantry & food cupboard | 74 | 36 | 31 | Level |
| Beverages | 46 | 26 | 14 | Pick n Pay by 6.5% |
| Electronics & appliances | 31 | 12 | 17 | Dis-Chem by 4.3% |
| Sports & outdoor | 24 | 16 | 5 | Pick n Pay by 3.9% |
| Pet | 23 | 3 | 15 | Dis-Chem by 6.0% |
| Fruit & vegetables | 23 | 19 | 3 | Pick n Pay by 7.8% |
Where Pick n Pay is cheaper
- Jacobs Krnung Decaf Instant Coffee 200gPick n Pay R229.99 · Dis-Chem R299.99Save R70.00
- NAN SPECIALpro Extra Comfort From 12 - 36 Months Milk Powder 800gPick n Pay R357.99 · Dis-Chem R409.99Save R52.00
- Brain Child Fish Oil Burstlets & Multivitamin Chewable Tablets 2 x 60-PackPick n Pay R389.99 · Dis-Chem R426.99Save R37.00
- Nature's Choice 100% Maple Syrup 250mlPick n Pay R219.99 · Dis-Chem R249.99Save R30.00
- Merba Cranberry Cookies 150gPick n Pay R42.99 · Dis-Chem R66.99Save R24.00
- Munchkin Super Scoop Toy OrganiserPick n Pay R299.99 · Dis-Chem R319.99Save R20.00
- Freshpak Pure Green Rooibos Tagless Tea Bags 80 PackPick n Pay R109.99 · Dis-Chem R128.99Save R19.00
- Goldcrest Pure Honey 225gPick n Pay R43.99 · Dis-Chem R61.99Save R18.00
- T/g Veg Wraps 4x40g HPick n Pay R59.99 · Dis-Chem R77.99Save R18.00
- Happy Earth People Gluten Free Dark Choc Chip Cookies 180gPick n Pay R65.99 · Dis-Chem R82.99Save R17.00
Where Dis-Chem is cheaper
- Pediasure 3+ Child Nutritional Supplement Vanilla 1.6kgDis-Chem R363.59 · Pick n Pay R494.99Save R131.40
- Huggies Gold Skin Soft Size 3 Disposable Nappy Pants 66 PackDis-Chem R195.74 · Pick n Pay R326.99Save R131.25
- Bepanthen Baby Nappy Care Ointment - 100gDis-Chem R251.99 · Pick n Pay R359.99Save R108.00
- Jolly Scooter BlkDis-Chem R179.99 · Pick n Pay R279.99Save R100.00
- Pampers Premium Care Size 3 6-10kg Diapers 60 PackDis-Chem R269.99 · Pick n Pay R359.99Save R90.00
- Créche Guard Immune Multivitamin Cherry Flavoured Syrup 200mlDis-Chem R187.19 · Pick n Pay R254.99Save R67.80
- Johnson's Baby Wipes 288'sDis-Chem R94.49 · Pick n Pay R159.99Save R65.50
- JOHNSON’S Baby Extra Sensitive Fragrance Free Wipes 224 PackDis-Chem R94.49 · Pick n Pay R159.99Save R65.50
- NESPRAY FortiGrow Medium Cream Dairy Powder Blend 1.8kgDis-Chem R242.99 · Pick n Pay R299.99Save R57.00
- Aveeno Baby Soothing Relief Cream 150mlDis-Chem R94.49 · Pick n Pay R149.99Save R55.50
How we compare
Only identical products count: same barcode, priced at both stores in the last 14 days. We use the price each store shows online when we check, so specials running at the time are included. Prices can vary by branch. The full method, and how all the big chains stack up together, is on the cheapest supermarket page.