Whole chicken price in Philadelphia.
Live shelf prices for whole chicken (1 lb) across all four major grocery delivery services in Philadelphia, PA.
Whole chicken · 1 lb
Northeast Urban- Walmart+Cheapest$1.49
- Amazon Fresh (Prime)$8.27
- Instacart — Whole Foods$10.83
- Instacart — Aldi$10.95
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- Walmart+:Live observation from May 11 ($1.49)
- Amazon Fresh (Prime):Live observation from May 12 ($8.27)
- Instacart — Whole Foods:Live observation from May 12 ($10.83)
- Instacart — Aldi:Live observation from May 14 ($10.95)
Live observations come from public weekly ads (Aldi, Whole Foods) and BLS Average Retail Food Prices, refreshed daily. Estimates use a per-category multiplier calibrated to NPR, Consumer Reports, and Tasting Table grocery comparison studies.
Why this category prices the way it does
Meat is the highest-variance category by retailer — Walmart's in-house meat program runs ~30% cheaper than Whole Foods' grass-fed/organic-leaning case for comparable cuts.
Philadelphia grocery context
Philadelphia's grocery scene is dominated by Acme Markets and ShopRite, both available via Instacart. Wegmans has built a loyal suburban following with locations in King of Prussia, Cherry Hill, and Warrington. Aldi delivery is strong across the metro thanks to dense stores in South Philly, Northeast, and the suburbs. Walmart+ covers most city zips except parts of Center City. Philly's row-house density means most deliveries reach the door directly — no buzzer-and-doorman complications like NYC.
For weekly staples, Instacart-Aldi consistently wins on price. For one-stop premium shopping, Wegmans-via-Instacart in the suburbs is unbeatable on selection. Stack with Walmart+ for household goods where their broader catalog matters more than per-item price.
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