Supermarkets
German supermarkets come in tiers, from dirt cheap to full service. Same basics, very different prices.
Netto
The cheapest of them all. You can also collect Payback points here.
Aldi / Lidl
A small step up from Netto. Solid basics and own brands at low prices.
Kaufland
A huge hypermarket where you can find almost everything.
Rewe
The best value for money overall. Wide range, good quality, fair prices.
Edeka
The priciest tier. Full service and a premium range, and you pay for it.
Cheapest to priciest
Netto < Aldi/Lidl < Kaufland < Rewe < Edeka. Best value for money: Rewe.
Asian & international supermarkets
For spices, rice, lentils and everything else from back home: Aachen has a few Asian and international stores, mostly around Jülicher Straße and Hansemannplatz.
New Sherona Supermarket
Heinrichsallee 30, near Kaiserplatz. Indian, Pakistani and African groceries: spices, rice, lentils, frozen food and fresh produce. Open daily.
Nagammaal Markt
Jülicher Str. 4, near Hansemannplatz. Long-running Indian and Asian grocery store. Open Monday to Saturday, 10 am to 10 pm.
Asian aiX Bazaar
Jülicher Str. 20. South Asian and African groceries, fresh produce, halal fish and a fish cutting service.