The cost of staple products in Ukrainian supermarkets continues to fluctuate depending on the manufacturer, product characteristics, and promotional offers. The Styler editorial team (a RBC-Ukraine project) has gathered current prices for five basic product categories across four major retail chains — ATB, Silpo, Auchan, and NOVUS — as of November 11, 2026. The data was obtained from the chains' online catalogs, including via the Zakaz.ua platform for NOVUS and Auchan. It is important to note that the review includes goods from various manufacturers that differ in recipes, packaging, and processing methods, meaning direct price comparisons do not always reflect differences in quality.
Bread: price difference reaches 60%
For the bakery category, products weighing between 250 and 300 grams were selected. At ATB, the Krypinopil wheat toast bread 'Tostovyi nizhnyi' (300 g) is sold at a promotional price of UAH 20.90 instead of the usual UAH 24.80. At Silpo, the Formula Smaku rye diabetic bread 'Kropyvnytskyi' (300 g) costs UAH 15.89. At Auchan, the sliced Kyivkhlib wheat loaf (250 g) is offered at UAH 25.20. Thus, with comparable packaging of 300 g, the price spread ranges from UAH 15.89 to UAH 20.90, while the more expensive option at Auchan is due to the smaller packaging weight (250 g vs. 300 g).
Milk: promotions reduce prices by 25–30%
In the milk category, 900 g packages with a 2.5% fat content were selected for comparison. At ATB, Svoya Liniya UHT milk is sold on promotion for UAH 42.90 instead of UAH 53.70 (about a 20% discount). At Silpo, Voloshkove Pole UHT milk with added vitamin D3 costs UAH 39.99 on promotion instead of UAH 56.99 — this is the lowest price in the selection, with a discount of about 30%. At Auchan, Halychyna UHT milk (2.5%) is offered at UAH 42.90 without a promotion indicated. Differences in composition (presence of vitamin D3) and processing methods make direct price comparisons conditional.
Eggs: savings of up to UAH 13 per dozen
In the category of C1 grade chicken eggs in packages of 10, Kvochka eggs at ATB are sold on promotion for UAH 68.90 instead of UAH 78.90 (a 12% discount). At Silpo, 'Pashot' table eggs of grade C1 cost UAH 55.64. The difference between the two chains is UAH 13.26 per package, making Silpo a noticeably more profitable option for this item. Data on eggs for Auchan and NOVUS is not provided in the review.
Buckwheat: promotion at Silpo reduces the price by 15%
The cost of buckwheat groats (kernel) in 1 kg packages at ATB is UAH 89.90 (Rozumny Vybir brand). At Silpo, 'Premiya' buckwheat is sold on promotion for UAH 54.99 instead of UAH 64.99 (a 15% discount). The difference between the two chains on this item reaches UAH 34.91, which is one of the most significant discrepancies in the selection. Data on buckwheat for Auchan and NOVUS is absent in the review.
Sunflower oil: spread from UAH 49 to UAH 65
All four chains are represented in the 500 ml refined sunflower oil category. At ATB, Svoya Liniya oil costs UAH 50.70 on promotion instead of UAH 53.13 (a 4% discount). At Silpo, 'Premiya' oil is offered at UAH 56.99. At NOVUS, Shchedry Dar oil (refined deodorized) costs UAH 64.62 — this is the highest price in the selection. At Auchan, the store's own brand Auchan oil is sold for UAH 49.40, which is the minimum price for this category. The price spread between the cheapest (Auchan) and most expensive (NOVUS) option is UAH 15.22.
Total basket: which is cheaper
To calculate the total amount, five items were used: one package of bread, 900 g of milk, a dozen eggs, 1 kg of buckwheat, and 500 ml of sunflower oil. The full amount is available for the two chains where all five goods are presented. At ATB, the total cost is UAH 273.30 (20.90 + 42.90 + 68.90 + 89.90 + 50.70). At Silpo, it is UAH 223.50 (15.89 + 39.99 + 55.64 + 54.99 + 56.99). The difference between the two baskets is UAH 49.80 in favor of Silpo. At the same time, the editorial board emphasizes that this calculation does not define the cheapest available basket in each chain: the sample does not cover all budget offers, and individual products differ in characteristics and packaging. All cited prices are valid as of November 11, 2026, and may change depending on the city, specific store, product availability, and the end of promotional periods.
