# Italian grocery price and regional disparity study > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italian-grocery-price-and-regional-disparity-study > Updated: 2026-09-05T08:06:17.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. An investigation by Altroconsumo, analyzing 1.5 million prices across 1,158 stores in 67 Italian cities, has highlighted significant disparities in grocery costs and retailer pricing. The study identifies a regional economic paradox where families in Campania face higher annual grocery expenses, averaging 7,392 euros, despite having lower average incomes than those in northern regions like Lombardia. In Campania, food expenses consume 19% of family income, compared to 11% in Lombardia and 10% in Trentino-Alto Adige. This disparity is attributed to lower incomes, reduced retail competition, and fragile logistics networks. On a retail level, the findings show substantial price variations between different supermarket chains. Discount retailers such as Eurospin, In’s Discount, Lidl, and Prix Discount are identified as the most economical options. In contrast, traditional supermarkets like Esselunga, Conad, Coop, and Carrefour show higher price indices, with price differences between Eurospin and Carrefour Market reaching as high as 35%. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-05: Altroconsumo study reveals significant grocery price variations across Italian supermarkets An Altroconsumo study shows that choosing different supermarkets in Italy can save consumers significant money, with discount retailers like Eurospin offering the lowest prices compared to traditional chains. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/altroconsumo-study-reveals-significant-grocery-price-variations-across-italian-supermarkets ### 2026-09-02: Campania faces higher grocery costs and lower incomes than northern Italy An Altroconsumo study shows a growing economic divide in Italy, as Campania families face higher grocery costs and spend 19% of their income on food, nearly double the rate of northern regions. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/campania-faces-higher-grocery-costs-and-lower-incomes-than-northern-italy --- Cite as: Italian grocery price and regional disparity study. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/italian-grocery-price-and-regional-disparity-study