James Delicatessen vs M&S: which is cheaper in Malta?

James Delicatessen and M&S sell mostly different brands, so we compare the cheapest equivalent: for 4 everyday basics both sell, the lowest price per kg, litre or egg at each store, any brand. James Delicatessen was cheaper on 3 and M&S on 1.

BasicJames DelicatessenM&SCheaper
Spaghetti €2.70 per kg
Barilla Spaghetti No.5, 500g · €1.35
€5.00 per kg
Spaghetti, 500g · €2.50
James Delicatessen, 46% less
Penne €2.70 per kg
Barilla Penne Rigate, 500g · €1.35
€5.00 per kg
Penne, 500g · €2.50
James Delicatessen, 46% less
Basmati rice €6.49 per kg
Tilda Basmati Rice, 1kg · €6.49
€5.95 per kg
M&S Basmati Rice, 1kg · €5.95
M&S, 8% less
White sugar €1.99 per kg
Sugar Packet, 1kg · €1.99
€2.75 per kg
British Granulated Sugar, 1kg · €2.75
James Delicatessen, 28% 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.