Coles is cheaper today — $16.00, against $27.00 at Woolworths.
It is not on special today.
Is it dearer than it used to be? Coles is charging the same as it was in June. Woolworths is charging the same as it was in June.
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When it has been on special
| Dates | Shop | Price | Saving | Days seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Oct – 12 Oct | Woolworths | $27.00 | 40% | 6 |
| 20 Jun | Coles | $15.00 | 6% | 1 |
| 20 Jun | Woolworths | $26.00 | 42% | 1 |
“Days seen” is how many days we recorded that price, not how long the special ran — we do not check every shop every day. “Saving” is measured against the usual price we have observed, not against a price the shop has advertised.
Coles. We have seen it discounted 1 time across 8 days of checks since 20 June 2026. Cheapest we have seen is $15.00 on 20 June 2026, against a usual $16.00. That is $4.27 / 1l today.
Woolworths. We have seen it discounted 2 times across 14 days of checks since 20 June 2026. Cheapest we have seen is $26.00 on 20 June 2026, against a usual $45.00. That is $3.00 / 1l today.
What it has cost
| Shop | Today | Usual price | Cheapest seen | Days checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coles | $16.00 | $16.00 | $15.00 (20 Jun) | 8 |
| Woolworths | $27.00 | $45.00 | $26.00 (20 Jun) | 14 |
Price per unit
The packs are different sizes, so the fair comparison is by weight: $3.00 / 1l at Woolworths against $4.27 / 1l at Coles — 30% cheaper per unit.