Best supermarkets in Porto: Where to go grocery shopping?

In Porto, you have several supermarkets where you can do your daily or weekly shopping. With all of them, you have the chance to save with their discount campaigns and loyalty programs, you just need to keep an eye on the announcements from each store.

In this guide, you’ll discover what types of stores are in Porto and which supermarkets offer the best deals in general. You’ll also find out the prices of some basic Portuguese grocery items.

At the end, you’ll find other types of stores where you can buy technology, furniture, or fashion products.

What types of stores are in Porto?

Porto is a city where you’ll find different types of shops and stores, offering high, medium, and second-hand quality products, depending on your budget and location within Porto. Below, we’ll take you through the different types of shops in this Portuguese city.

• Shopping streets with fashion stores: On these streets, you’ll find the most recognised global fashion brands. If you’re looking for exclusive clothing, even at a high cost, you’ll find it here.
• Souvenir and craft shops: In Porto’s tourist areas, you’ll often find traditional shops selling various products related to Portugal.
• Second-hand markets: These stores are spread throughout the city. You’ll find everything from clothes and shoes to antiques like paintings, lamps, records, and crafts for home decoration.
• Hypermarkets: These are the largest markets you can visit in Porto, where you can buy weekly groceries, but they also offer clothes, home goods, appliances, technology, and tools.
• Discount supermarkets: These are medium-sized stores offering a wide variety of home products and food at low prices, as most items are from their own brands.
• International product stores: These shops specialize in importing products from specific countries, mostly European and Asian.
• Outdoor markets: These are traditional markets, widely visited by locals. The Mercado do Bolhão, Mercado Bom Sucesso, and Mercado Ferreira Borges are the most popular.
• Online stores: Several supermarkets offer online ordering, where you can have your order delivered or pick it up whenever you wish.

Top supermarkets in Porto

There are 5 supermarkets we want to highlight as the best in Porto: Lidl, Pingo Doce, Continente, Auchan, and Froiz. These are our top picks, and below you’ll learn a bit about their history, coverage in the city, and some prices.

It’s also important to know the advantages and disadvantages of each one. Our selection criteria are based on their recognition in the city, tradition, good prices, and quality.

Pingo Doce

This is a supermarket brand that’s been recognised for decades for its wide range of food and hygiene products, some of which are from their own brand, available in Porto. Furthermore, their presence in the city is extensive, with over 100 stores, including hypermarkets, supermarkets, and convenience stores located in various neighborhoods.

For your shopping, you have two options: You can shop online in the “Online Store” section or check their weekly promotion catalogues and then pick up the products in-store between 8 am and 9 pm, Monday to Sunday.

In the catalogues, you’ll find deals on meats, fruits, vegetables, bread, and prepared meals like burgers and ready-to-eat cuts of meat. You’ll also find the best prices on shampoos, soaps, and home products. Here are the prices for some products:

• Food
• 125 g of raspberries €2.29 ($2.55)
• 1 kg of sweet potatoes €2.69 ($3.05)
• 1 kg of shrimp €8.99 ($10.15)
• 1 kg of beef (tenderloin) €21.99 ($24.40)
• 1 whole chicken €4.99 ($5.65)
• Personal care products
• 50 ml deodorant €4.49 ($5.10)
• 740 ml liquid body soap €1.99 ($2.25)
• 80 laundry detergent capsules €27.99 ($31.60)
• 1.3 L toilet cleaner liquid €2.99 ($3.35)

Continente 

This store is one of the oldest and most traditional in Porto, with competitive prices compared to other similar-sized stores and an attractive product variety, including both its own brands and imports.

You’ll find Continente in various formats like hypermarkets, supermarkets, and convenience stores, where you can find some products in a more convenient manner, though the prices tend to be slightly higher.

There are over 70 stores in Porto, but you can also shop via their app, and pick up your groceries from the nearest location between 8 am and 10 pm, although smaller stores may close earlier.

Below, we show you the prices of some food items and personal and household cleaning products. There are also others that are designed for the whole family.

• Food
• 1 kg of Thai rice €1.99 ($2.25)
• 300 g of chicken €3.29 ($3.70)
• 500 g of pork sausages €2.99 ($3.35)
• 1 L of milk €0.86 ($0.97)
• Personal care products
• 86 laundry detergent capsules €6.19 ($7.00)
• 90 g body soap (4 pieces) €4.11 ($4.65)
• Other products
• Mini boxing set €19.99 ($22.60)
• Pilates ball €9.99 ($11.30)
• F1 Lego set for kids €99.9 ($113.50)

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Auchan

This store offers a wide range of products for your home, pantry, and family. You can visit one of their nearly 70 locations in Porto to take advantage of weekly and monthly promotions.

If you’re short on time, you can select the products virtually and have them delivered to your home. Also, note that you can visit in person between 9 am and 11 pm, as it is one of the supermarkets with extended hours in Porto.

There, you can find technology items, appliances, groceries, and cleaning products. Here are some products and prices for your reference:

• Food
• 200 g of pork chops €5.10 ($5.75)
• 1 kg of octopus €10.99 ($12.45)
• 750 ml of olive oil €4.69 ($5.30)
• 1 L of semi-skimmed milk €0.89 ($1.00)
• Personal care products
• 105 laundry detergent tablets €45.69 ($51.55)
• 200 ml deodorant for women €4.49 ($5.10)
• 500 ml body soap €1.19 ($1.35)
• Other products
• 18 cm frying pan €13.49 ($15.20)
• 3-piece baby bodysuit pack €5.99 ($6.80)
• Decorative plants €11.99 ($13.60)

Froiz

Froiz has a few locations in Porto and although it’s not a large supermarket chain, it has carved out a niche in the city as a practical store with mid-range prices.

While it doesn’t offer as much variety as a hypermarket, it meets the needs of locals, with fresh food, ready-to-eat meals, and home cleaning products. These stores are open from 8 am to 9 pm Monday to Saturday, while Sunday hours are from 9 am to 9 pm.

Here are the products they offer, along with some prices:

• Food
• 1 kg of oranges €1.55 ($1.75)
• 4 boxes of 90 g jelly €1.18 ($1.35)
• 1 kg of cheese €7.49 ($8.50)
• 385 g of tuna €3.55 ($4.00)
• Personal care products
• 60 doses of fabric softener €1.99 ($2.25)
• 90 g of body soap €0.47 ($0.53)
• 400 ml shampoo €2.05 ($2.30)
• 6 razors €1.19 ($1.35)

Lidl

With nearly 20 locations in Porto, this supermarket offers everything you need for your pantry. But you’ll also find a variety of other products like tools, stationery, home decor, furniture, clothing, and sports items.

Lidl stores are open from 8 am to 9:30 pm, so you can take advantage of their weekly offers. You can even check their catalogues to see all the monthly and weekly promotions.

Here are some products you can find at any Lidl store in Porto:

• Food
• 360 g of hake €5.72 ($6.50)
• 750 ml of olive oil €8.49 ($9.60)
• 120 g of tuna in oil €1.99 ($2.25)
• 350 g of cheese €3.99 ($4.50)
• Hygiene products
• 2.3 L fabric softener €15.39 ($17.45)
• 75 ml cream deodorant €5.99 ($6.80)
• 400 ml shampoo €1.79 ($2.05)
• Other products
• Soldering kit €14.99 ($17.00)
• Precision screwdriver set €7.99 ($9.05)
• 2000 W hot air gun €19.99 ($22.65)

Other notable stores and warehouses in Porto

We’ve gathered three more stores that will help you find other products like furniture, technology, and fashion in Porto. We’ve selected 3 well-known brands in the city: Worten for tech items, IKEA for furnishing and decorating your home, and Sport Zone for fashion and sports gear.

Worten

For tech products, this store is ideal in Porto, as it’s a trusted company that offers advice and service from 10 am to 10 pm every day. You can also shop online and have your purchases delivered to your home within 2 hours with their express service.

On their website, you can find monthly offers with discounts on washing machines, gaming consoles, televisions, computers, and even latest-generation mobile phones. Additionally, they offer other products like desks, kids’ bicycles, travel luggage, souvenirs, kids’ games, and tools.

IKEA

For furniture made from various materials for different spaces in your home, you can find this store in the MAR Shopping Matosinhos shopping centre. There, you can browse all their aisles to find what you need.

IKEA offers different ranges of products, so it’s affordable for all budgets and tastes. You’ll also get assistance regarding colours, textures, quantities, and shapes to decorate any space in your home or office. The store is open from 10 am to 11 pm Monday to Saturday, while Sunday and public holiday hours may vary.

Sport Zone

For everything related to sportswear, whether for specific sports or just for comfort, this store offers many options from various brands and price ranges.

You can find hoodies and casual wear for comfort. Additionally, you can buy bicycles, balls, weights, elastic bands, and other accessories to help with your sports goals.

Sport Zone has a presence in several locations across Porto, so at any of their stores, you can shop between 10 am and 9 pm and discover all the brands they work with.

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