Dave's vs Smina: which is cheaper in Malta?
Dave's and Smina sell mostly different brands, so we compare the cheapest equivalent: for 5 everyday basics both sell, the lowest price per kg, litre or egg at each store, any brand. Dave's was cheaper on 4 and Smina on 1.
| Basic | Dave's | Smina | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spaghetti | €1.78 per kg Barilla Spaghetti No5 500g · €0.89 |
€2.88 per kg Poiatti Spaghettoni N.4, 500g · €1.44 |
Dave's, 38% less |
| Penne | €2.78 per kg Co-op Penne Rigate Pasta Quills 500g · €1.39 |
€2.88 per kg Poiatti Penne Rigate, 500g · €1.44 |
Dave's, 3% less |
| Long-grain white rice | €2.19 per kg Eurico White Long Grain Rice 1kg · €2.19 |
€3.97 per kg Tilda Long Grain Rice, 1kg · €3.97 |
Dave's, 45% less |
| Basmati rice | €4.33 per kg Amanhecer Basmati Rice 1kg · €4.33 |
€7.46 per kg Tilda Pure Basmati Rice, 1kg · €7.46 |
Dave's, 42% less |
| White sugar | €2.25 per kg Sisa Sugar White 1kg · €2.25 |
€1.73 per kg White Granulated Sugar, 1kg · €1.73 |
Smina, 23% less |
For each basic, each store's cheapest product of that kind in stock on 14 Nov 2026, any brand, compared by price per kg, litre, egg or roll. The products are named so you can judge whether they're what you buy. Flavoured, cooked and ready-made products and bulk packs are left out. Prices include current promotions; some need a loyalty card.
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