Everything you need to know about online grocery delivery in Australia and who has the lowest prices right now.
Both Coles and Woolworths are Australia’s leading online grocery stores and a lot of people often shop at both. Grocery prices are always changing, while delivery fees vary depending on the size of your order.
Check the prices here of 50 popular grocery products and find out which store can deliver to you for cheaper. Prices last updated 23 October 2018.
| Product | Size | Woolworths Price | Coles Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granny Smith Apples | 1kg | $5.50 | $5.00 |
| Fresh tomatoes | 500g | $5.90 | $5.80 |
| Watermelon | Whole | $6.60 | $11.25 |
| Cucumber | 1 whole | $1.90 | $2.90 |
| Red potato washed | 1kg | $4.00 | $4.00 |
| Avocado Shepherd | 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Red tipped bananas | 1kg | $4.90 | $5.00 |
| Red onion | 1kg | $3.50 | $3.50 |
| Carrots | 1kg | $2.00 | $2.00 |
| Iceburg Lettuce | 1 | $2.50 | $2.50 |
| Helga's Wholemeal | 1 | $3.70 | $3.70 |
| Mince (home brand) | 1kg | N/A | $7.00 |
| Free range chicken | 1kg | $7.50 | $5.50 |
| Manning Valley 6-pk | 6 eggs | $3.60 | $3.60 |
| A2 light milk | 1 litre | $2.90 | $2.95 |
| Chobani Strawberry Yoghurt | 1 | $1.50 | $1.50 |
| Lurpak Salted Blend | 250g | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Bega Farmers Tasty | 250g | $4.00 | $5.30 |
| Babybel Mini | 100g | $4.20 | $2.50 |
| Cobram EVOO | 375ml | $8.00 | $6.59 |
| Heinz Tomato Soup | 535g | $2.50 | $1.75 |
| John West Tuna can | 95g | $1.50 | $1.00 |
| Cadbury Dairy Milk | 200g | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Coca Cola | 2 litre | $2.85 | $2.85 |
| Smith's Original Share Pack Crisps | 170g | $3.29 | $2.50 |
| Birds Eye Fish Fingers | 375g | $4.50 | $5.60 |
| Berri Orange Juice | 2 litre | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Sorbent 8 pk toilet paper | 8 pack | N/A | N/A |
| Vegemite | 380g | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Cheddar Shapes | 175g | $2.00 | $2.00 |
| Colgate Total Toothpaste Original | 110g | $3.50 | $3.50 |
| Milo Choclate Malt | 200g | $4.00 | $4.00 |
| Weet Bix Saniatarium Organic | 750g | $5.33 | $5.35 |
| Schweppes Soda Water | 1.25 litre | N/A | N/A |
| Lindt Excellence 70% Cocoa Block | 100g | $4.25 | $4.25 |
| Original Tim Tams Choclate | 200g | $3.65 | $1.82 |
| Philadeplhia Original Cream Cheese | 250g | $4.30 | $4.30 |
| Moccana Classic Instant Medium Roast | 100g | $6.00 | $9.96 |
| Capilano Squeezeable Honey | 500g | $7.35 | $6.50 |
| Nutella jar | 400g | $4.00 | $4.00 |
| Kellogg's Special K Advantage | 315g | $4.80 | N/A |
| Arnott's Scotch Finger | 250g | $2.85 | $2.85 |
| South Cape Greek Feta | 200g | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Sacla Pasta Tomato Basil Sauce | 420g | $4.50 | $4.40 |
| Primo English Ham | 100g | $3.00 | $2.40 |
| Primo Short cut rindless Bacon | 175g | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Golden Circle Pineapple Pieces in natural juice | 440g | $3.25 | $3.58 |
| Heinz baked beans in tomato sauce | 420g | N/A | N/A |
| San Remo Linguine Pasta No 1 | 500g | $1.95 | $1.95 |
Delivery fees and times
Both Coles and Woolworths offer next-day delivery. You need to order in the morning if you want a next-day AM delivery and order in the evening if you want a next-day PM delivery.
Woolworths
- No delivery for orders less than $30.
- Choose from morning, daytime or evening delivery times and track your order to see when it will arrive.
| Woolworths | |||||
| Order amount | Under $150 | Up to $200 | Up to $250 | Up to $300 | Over $300 |
| Delivery fee | $11 | $9 | $6 | $3 | Free |
Coles
- No delivery for orders less than $50.
- The delivery fee varies by location, chosen delivery time and whether you choose a three-hour or an eight-hour delivery window. It’s generally between $4 and $18 in metro areas.
- You can get free delivery on orders of over $150 (excluding tobacco products) when selecting an eight-hour delivery window, or on orders of over $100 when using a Coles Credit Card.
Cutoffs and cancellation fees
The cutoff time is the latest time that you can order online for a next-day delivery. Any cancellations after this time might incur a fee. Note that cutoff times may vary in special delivery areas.
| Woolworths | |
| Cutoff for before-noon delivery | 6pm the day before |
| Cutoff for afternoon delivery | 11pm the day before |
| Coles | |
| Cutoff for delivery from 6am to 10pm | 12pm the day before |
| Cutoff for delivery from 2pm to 10pm | 12am the morning of |
Cancellation fees
If you cancel your order after the cutoff time, you may need to pay a cancellation fee:
- Woolworths: You may be charged for the cost of perishables.
- Coles: You will be charged a flat fee of $30.
Which has cheaper delivery?
Use the up-to-date prices above to see which grocery store is cheaper for you. In terms of delivery:
- For orders over $30 and under $50: You can only get delivery with Woolworths.
- For orders over $100: You can get free delivery with Coles by using a Coles Credit Card.
- For orders over $150: You can get free delivery with Coles by choosing an 8-hour delivery window.
- For orders over $200: Delivery will generally be cheaper with Woolworths.
- For orders over $300: You can get free delivery with Woolworths.
What is the most popular online grocery store in Australia?
Both Coles and Woolworths are Australia’s leading online grocery stores and a lot of people often shop at both. Grocery prices are always changing, while delivery fees vary depending on the size of your order.
Check the prices here and find out which store can deliver to you for cheaper.
Special delivery areas
In remote areas, ordering your groceries online might cost you more and you may have different cutoff times. Special offers, such as free delivery, may not be available in regional areas.
Other special delivery areas include islands. Contact the store for more information on grocery deliveries to:
- Hamilton Island. Coles does not deliver here.
- Lord Howe Island. Woolworths posts its delivery windows for Lord Howe Island a week before the delivery times.
- Magnetic Island, Macleay Island, North Stradbroke Island, Russell Island, Lamp Island and Karragarra Island. Woolworths delivery cutoffs are 6pm the night before, or 3pm on Sundays.
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