Happy Shopper vs M&S: which is cheaper in Malta?

Happy Shopper and M&S 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. Happy Shopper was cheaper on 4 and M&S on 1.

BasicHappy ShopperM&SCheaper
Butter €12.68 per kg
Benna Pure Butter Unsalted 250g · €3.17
€13.11 per kg
Butter Mintoes, 225g · €2.95
Happy Shopper, 3% less
Spaghetti €2.70 per kg
Barilla Spaghetti 500g · €1.35
€5.00 per kg
Spaghetti, 500g · €2.50
Happy Shopper, 46% less
Penne €3.00 per kg
Barilla Penne Rigate No.73 500g · €1.50
€5.00 per kg
Penne, 500g · €2.50
Happy Shopper, 40% less
Basmati rice €3.99 per kg
Eurico Curtiriso Basmati Rice 1Kg · €3.99
€5.95 per kg
M&S Basmati Rice, 1kg · €5.95
Happy Shopper, 33% less
Cheddar (block) €14.55 per kg
Cheddar Cheese (€13.65/kg — approx 200g ≈ €2.73) · €2.91
€14.11 per kg
M&S Food 4 Cheddar Cheese Scones 280g · €3.95
M&S, 3% 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.