If you buy all your groceries at one store, you’re probably paying $50 to $100 more per week than you need to. Seriously.
Here in Quebec, the same product can cost 30% to 50% more depending on where you shop. Maxi, Super C, Metro, IGA — they all run different specials every week. The problem? Nobody has time to flip through 4 flyers before heading to the store.
That’s exactly why samoto.app exists.
💸 The real cost of store loyalty
Let’s look at real examples from the June 18-24 flyers:
| Product | Best price | Worst price | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken thighs (1 lb) | $1.97 (Super C) | ~$4.50 (IGA) | $2.53 |
| Raspberries | $1.97 (Super C) | ~$3.50 (Metro) | $1.53 |
| Eggs (12) | $2.97 (Super C) | ~$4.50 (IGA) | $1.53 |
| Potatoes (10 lb) | $2.50 (IGA) | ~$5.00 (Metro) | $2.50 |
| Asparagus | $3.97 (Super C) | ~$5.50 (Metro) | $1.53 |
| Broccoli crown | $1.44 (Maxi) | ~$2.50 (IGA) | $1.06 |
Difference on just 6 items: over $10. On a full cart of 20-25 items, that’s $30-40 easy. Multiply by 52 weeks = $1,500 to $2,000 a year wasted by shopping at the same store every time.
🔍 How Samoto fixes this
samoto.app pulls together flyers from Maxi, Super C, Metro, IGA, Walmart and more in one place. Instead of flipping through 5 flyers, you search for a product and instantly see:
- ✅ Which store has the best price this week
- ✅ How much you save vs other stores
- ✅ Price history — is this a real deal or an inflated regular price?
- ✅ Similar deals currently available
No signup, no spam, no credit card. Just a search engine that tells you where to shop.
📊 Why prices vary so much
Quebec grocers each have a different strategy:
- Maxi — everyday low prices + PC Optimum points
- Super C — loss leaders on produce to get you in the door
- Metro — targeted weekly specials + Metro & Moi rewards
- IGA — fresh product focus with Scène+ loyalty
The result: the “cheapest store” changes every week. What’s on sale at Maxi this week might be cheaper at Super C next week. Without a comparison tool, you’re guessing blind.
🎯 This week: where to shop (June 18-24)
- Super C — best prices on produce, eggs, and chicken
- Maxi — unbeatable on broccoli, peaches, and mangoes
- IGA — cheapest potatoes this week
The winning strategy: hit Super C for produce, Maxi for everything else. 15 extra minutes = $30 saved.
🚀 Ready to save?
Go to samoto.app — type in a product, see prices in real-time. Free, fast, and it pays for your next tank of gas.
Data from current flyers, June 18-24, 2026.
