Top 10 African countries with the most affordable groceries at the start of 2025

The price of groceries in several African countries has emerged as a key indicator of household stability.

Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 African countries with the most affordable groceries at the start of 2025.
This list is courtesy of Numbeo.
Egypt ranks number 1 on the list.

Cheap groceries are more than just a convenience; they are almost necessary to sustain economic growth, enhance quality of life, and foster social stability.

While many African countries have become dependent on the farmers market, grocery stores have proven to be no less important.

According to recent data, nearly 282 million people on the continent endure hunger every day. Affordable foods are critical in meeting this difficulty.

When low-income households get access to essential food products like grains, veggies, and cooking oil, malnutrition and hunger levels decrease.

The cost of healthy foods has a direct influence on public health.

High prices frequently compel families to choose less healthy alternatives, resulting in increased obesity rates and diet-related disorders including diabetes and hypertension.

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This is consistent with Sustainable Development Goal 2, which seeks to eliminate hunger and provide food security.

In a substantial number of households on the continent, food accounts for a significant portion of the family’s income, sometimes more than half.

High grocery costs can sometimes spur poverty and inequality among low-income households.

In a nutshell, inflated grocery costs have an impact on national economies. Furthermore, inexpensive goods diminish the need for governments to give large-scale food subsidies, freeing up funding for other development objectives.

With that said, here are the 10 African countries with the lowest cost of groceries, as 2025 begins, according to data from Numbeo.