Jean Food Store vs M&S: which is cheaper in Malta?

Jean Food Store and M&S sell mostly different brands, so we compare the cheapest equivalent: for 7 everyday basics both sell, the lowest price per kg, litre or egg at each store, any brand. Jean Food Store was cheaper on 6 and M&S on 1.

BasicJean Food StoreM&SCheaper
Butter €9.56 per kg
Meadow Lea Original Butter, 250g · €2.39
€13.11 per kg
Butter Mintoes, 225g · €2.95
Jean Food Store, 27% less
Spaghetti €2.20 per kg
Barilla Spaghetti N.7, 500g · €1.10
€5.00 per kg
Spaghetti, 500g · €2.50
Jean Food Store, 56% less
Penne €1.90 per kg
Pasta Reggia Penne Ziti Rigate, 500g · €0.95
€5.00 per kg
Penne, 500g · €2.50
Jean Food Store, 62% less
Long-grain white rice €2.70 per kg
Eurico Parboiled Rice, 1kg · €2.70
€4.95 per kg
M&S Easy Cook Long Grain Rice, 1kg · €4.95
Jean Food Store, 45% less
Basmati rice €6.39 per kg
Tilda Pure Original Basmati Rice, 1 kg · €6.39
€5.95 per kg
M&S Basmati Rice, 1kg · €5.95
M&S, 7% less
White sugar €1.17 per kg
Sukero White Sugar, 1kg · €1.17
€2.75 per kg
British Granulated Sugar, 1kg · €2.75
Jean Food Store, 57% less
Cheddar (block) €11.00 per kg
Pre-Packed Cheddar Cheese Approx, 200g · €2.20
€14.11 per kg
M&S Food 4 Cheddar Cheese Scones 280g · €3.95
Jean Food Store, 22% 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.