Question 1

How does KiloRadar work out the real price per kilo?

Accepted Answer

It turns every pack size (g, kg, ml, l, oz, lb, fl oz and multipacks) into one unit price, so you can compare two products fairly in seconds.

Question 2

What is shrinkflation?

Accepted Answer

It is when a pack gets smaller (say from 250g to 200g) but the price stays the same or goes up. We work out the real increase with ((newPrice / newAmount) / (oldPrice / oldAmount) - 1) × 100.

Question 3

How do you compare weekly grocery baskets?

Accepted Answer

We compare stores using prices that volunteers measured in shops (Open Prices), for products with a measured price in at least two chains. If we do not have enough measurements in your country, we say so instead of guessing.

Question 4

Can I scan a barcode with my phone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Tap “Scan with camera” or type in any EAN/UPC code. We fetch the pack size from Open Food Facts and work out the unit price on the spot.