Top 10 Supermarkets in Quebec
Metro, Loblaws, Walmart and Costco are also available in Ontario, and probably in other provinces.IGA prices and product quality are almost the same as in Metro, Provigo and Loblaws - the prices in these 4 supermarkets aren't the lowest available but quality is usually very good. These are mid-range prices. These 4 stores often have good products on sale and this is the best thing to do - buy expensive products when they are on sale.
But these 4 supermarkets have different additional services - IGA is my #1 choice because they offer extras that make them the best out of the 4 for me.
IGA extra services:
1) they offer free of charge delivery (minimum purchase required - $45)
2) they accept phone orders (costs $4) and the minimum purchase is $45 but delivery is still free of charge
3) they accept internet orders (you can pick up your stuff yourself or ask for delivery which is free of charge for purchases over $45)
4) they have a weekly flyer with promotions (both paper and online)
6) they issue rain check coupons valid for one month
7) they have cash back ...more
Mid-range to high prices, good product quality, good service. Also, more variety - their stores have a wine shop, deli, bakery, floral shop, fish counter as well an extensive line of health products, and sometimes - even beer. Metro is a little bit most expensive than my top 3: IGA, Provigo and Loblaws.
Extras:
1) they participate in Air Miles program and you earn points
2) they have a weekly flyer with promotions (paper and online)
3) they issue rain check coupons valid for one month
They offer significantly lower prices than the previous stores I discussed. Walmart probably have the lowest average prices but some of the items can be very expensive - for example, Walmart usually have the highest cost on one item: pork tenderloin. So don't hope to find pork tenderloin at $8-9 /kg there.
Extras:
1) they have a weekly flyer with promotions (paper and online)
Negatives:
1) they have no delivery
2) you may not have a Walmart store close to where you live.
They have the lowest average prices, close to Walmart.
This store isn't available in my neighborhood but I was in nofrills, probably twice. It is a OK store.
I guess there's no difference between Costco US and Costco Canada
They are a division of Metro that sells lower priced items.
Walmart, Nofrills and Food Basics have the lowest average prices.