Price Check

Three big grocery stores versus a corner deli.

Illustration by Tony Millionaire   (Photo: Alamy [shopping cart]; Courtesy of Tide [Tide]; Cabot’s [cheese])

GRISTEDE’S 3 Sheridan Sq., at W. 4th St.
Store-Brand Chicken Breast (per lb.): $5.79
Six-Pack of Corona Extra: $11.69
Tide Original (100 fl. oz.): $11.69
Vermont Cheddar (per lb.): $7.98
One Dozen Grade-A Large Brown Eggs: $4.79
Crown of Broccoli: $2.99

KEY FOOD 130 Seventh Ave., at Carroll St.
Store-Brand Chicken Breast (per lb.): $2.99
Six-Pack of Corona Extra: $9.69
Tide Original (100 fl. oz.): $8.49
Vermont Cheddar (per lb.): $9.99
One Dozen Grade-A Large Brown Eggs: $2.59
Crown of Broccoli: $1.99

FAIRWAY 2127 Broadway, at 74th St.
Store-Brand Chicken Breast (per lb.): $2.89
Six-Pack of Corona Extra: $7.99
Tide Original (100 fl. oz.): $8.79
Vermont Cheddar (per lb.): $6.49
One Dozen Grade-A Large Brown Eggs: $2.69
Crown of Broccoli: $1.50

JIN MARKET 11 Hudson St., nr. Franklin St.
Store-Brand Chicken Breast (per lb.): $4.54 (cutlets only)
Six-Pack of Corona Extra: $11.94
Tide Original (100 fl. oz.): $7.69 (for 50 fl. oz)
Vermont Cheddar (per lb.): $7.99 (Macadam)
One Dozen Grade-A Large Brown Eggs: $4.29
Crown of Broccoli: $3.29

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