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Short answer: Picnic states that it always delivers for free (orders from EUR 45). Albert Heijn says it has the largest online range, with delivery costs from EUR 1.70 and orders from EUR 45. Jumbo’s delivery costs vary per slot, with orders from EUR 50. Flink is for quick top-ups delivered within minutes where it operates, and Crisp focuses on products from small-scale producers, with orders from EUR 40.
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Quick Comparison
Figures from each provider’s own website, checked 1 October 2026. Costs and minimums can depend on your postcode and the delivery moment.
| Service | Type | Delivery Cost | Min. Order | Delivery | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Heijn | Supermarket | from EUR 1.70; bundles from EUR 7.99/month | EUR 45 | Chosen slot | Largest online range (AH’s own claim) |
| Jumbo | Supermarket | varies per slot; Bezorgeloos bundle from EUR 2.02/week | from EUR 50 (Pick Up Point EUR 25) | Chosen slot | Home delivery or pick-up |
| Picnic | Online only | Free | EUR 45 (higher at some busy moments) | Next day, 1-hour slot (deadline depends on the moment) | No delivery costs |
| Flink | Quick delivery | depends on distance and basket; Prime from EUR 6.99/month | depends on distance to hub | Within minutes | Top-ups |
| Crisp | Online only | free from EUR 100 (in most areas for orders over EUR 90), otherwise shown at checkout | EUR 40 | Next day if ordered before 23:00, chosen slot | Small-scale producers |
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1. Albert Heijn: Largest Online Range
Albert Heijn (AH) says it has the largest online range. You can also add products from Etos and Gall & Gall to the same order.
How It Works
- Download the Albert Heijn app or visit ah.nl
- Create an account and add your address
- Browse products and fill your basket
- Choose a delivery moment
- Pay for your order
Delivery Options
- Standard delivery: orders from EUR 45; delivery costs from EUR 1.70, depending on the moment you choose. Selected products give free delivery. The app shows the delivery time to within 30 minutes.
- Buurt Bezorgbundel: from EUR 7.99 a month on an annual plan (EUR 95.88 a year), with a choice of “buurtmomenten”, the moments when AH is already delivering in your area.
- Onbeperkt Bezorgbundel: from EUR 9.99 a month on an annual plan (EUR 119.88 a year), with a choice of all available moments and a weekly personal delivery moment reserved for you.
- Buurtroute: a discount on delivery costs of up to EUR 13 a year, shown on your invoice.
Product Range
- AH’s own claim: the largest online range
- Products from Etos and Gall & Gall in the same order
- AH own-brand products and online Bonus offers
Pricing
AH runs weekly Bonus offers and shows online Bonus offers in its app.
Pros
- Large range, plus Etos and Gall & Gall
- Delivery time shown to within 30 minutes
- Bonus offers online
- App available in English
Cons
- Delivery costs per order unless you take a bundle or buy selected products
- Minimum order EUR 45
- Delivery moments depend on your area
Expat Tip
The AH app is available in English, and according to Albert Heijn also in German, French, Turkish and Polish. Add your Bonus card to the app so the offers apply automatically.
2. Picnic: No Delivery Costs
Picnic is an online-only supermarket without physical stores: you order in the app and Picnic delivers with 100% electric vehicles.
How It Works
- Download the Picnic app
- Check whether Picnic delivers at your address
- Order products (from EUR 45; the minimum can be higher at busy moments)
- Choose a 1-hour time slot; on the delivery day Picnic tells you to within 20 minutes when it will arrive
- Follow the delivery live in the app
Delivery Model
Picnic comes to each street at fixed times, 7 days a week, between 08:00 and 22:00, and says that an order placed today is delivered tomorrow. Picnic’s FAQ gives the deadline to add to or cancel an order per delivery time: until 13:00 the day before for moments between 08:00 and 14:00, and until 23:00 the day before for moments between 14:00 and 23:00. Delivery is always free, according to Picnic, which explains that it has no expensive stores to pay for. In a flat, Picnic delivers to your front door upstairs.
Product Range
Picnic sells branded products and its own label, fresh produce, household products and personal care, and runs weekly offers in the app.
Pricing
Delivery is free. Compare your own basket against the supermarkets you use, including their delivery costs.
Pros
- No delivery costs
- 1-hour slot with a 20-minute update on the day
- Delivery 7 days a week (not on King’s Day and New Year’s Day)
- 100% electric delivery vehicles
Cons
- Next-day delivery, not same-day
- Minimum order EUR 45, higher at some moments
- Not every address may be covered
Expat Tip
For a regular weekly shop, Picnic’s free delivery removes one cost from the comparison. Check first whether your address is covered and which moments are available.
3. Jumbo: Home Delivery or Pick-Up
Jumbo offers home delivery and collection at Jumbo Pick Up Points.
Delivery Options
- Home delivery: minimum order from EUR 50 per order (excluding packaging, deposit and delivery costs), depending on your postcode. Delivery costs vary per delivery moment and are shown when you choose one; Jumbo’s Bezorgeloos page mentions home delivery from EUR 3.50.
- Pick Up Point: minimum order EUR 25; collection from EUR 1.95 according to the Bezorgeloos page.
- Jumbo Bezorgeloos: a delivery subscription from EUR 2.02 a week, with no delivery costs for home delivery and pick-up.
- Delivery cost discount: Jumbo has a “Korting op je bezorgkosten” scheme; check on jumbo.com how it works for your order.
When you reserve a delivery or pick-up moment, Jumbo usually holds it for 2.5 hours.
Product Range
A full supermarket range, including Jumbo’s own brand. Jumbo does not sell alcohol or tobacco to customers under 18.
Pros
- Pick Up Point option with a lower minimum order
- Delivery subscription for frequent orders
- A delivery cost discount scheme
Cons
- Higher minimum order for home delivery (from EUR 50)
- Delivery costs vary per moment
- Delivery availability varies by postcode
4. Flink: Quick Top-Ups
Flink delivers groceries from local hubs within minutes. When you run out of milk or forgot an ingredient, Flink fills the gap.
How It Works
- Open the Flink app and check whether Flink delivers at your address
- Browse the products available from your nearest hub
- Add items to your cart
- A rider delivers your order
Product Range
Flink says it offers more than 2,700 products, from fresh produce and household items to snacks and drinks.
Pricing
Flink’s minimum order and delivery costs depend on the distance to your nearest hub and on the size of your basket: the higher the basket value, the lower the delivery costs. You see the exact amounts at checkout. Flink Prime, available in selected areas, gives unlimited free delivery for EUR 6.99 a month (6 months), EUR 7.99 (3 months) or EUR 8.99 (1 month).
Pros
- Delivery within minutes
- More than 2,700 products
- Flink lists delivery cities such as Amsterdam, Eindhoven and Groningen on its website
Cons
- Delivery costs on every order unless you take Prime
- Range limited to what the nearest hub stocks (Flink: 2,700+ products)
- Only available where Flink has a hub
Expat Tip
Flink is a supplement to your regular supermarket for quick needs. Download it and check coverage before you need it.
5. Crisp: Products from Small-Scale Producers
Crisp is an online supermarket that sells quality products from hundreds of small-scale makers and growers, according to its own website.
How It Works
- Download the Crisp app
- Choose your groceries
- Order before 23:00 for next-day delivery, 7 days a week
- Choose a time slot and follow your delivery with track and trace
Product Range
Crisp focuses on products from the makers and growers it works with.
Pricing
Orders start at EUR 40. Delivery is free from EUR 100, and in most areas for orders over EUR 90. Below that, Crisp states delivery costs of EUR 1.95 to EUR 8.95 depending on where you live, plus a service fee of EUR 0.95 or EUR 2.95 per order depending on the order size. Compare prices per product with your supermarket.
Pros
- Products from hundreds of small-scale makers and growers
- Delivery throughout the Netherlands except the Wadden Islands and Kaageiland
- Next-day delivery when ordered before 23:00
- No subscription needed
Cons
- Delivery and service costs on smaller orders
- Minimum order EUR 40
- Different range from a full supermarket
Expat Tip
Crisp can complement your regular supermarket if fresh products from small producers matter to you.
Understanding Dutch Supermarkets
Types of Supermarkets
| Type | Examples | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Discounters | Lidl, Aldi | Discount supermarkets that operate in the Netherlands; check their own sites for delivery options |
| Full-service supermarkets | Albert Heijn, Jumbo, Plus | Full range with branded and own-brand products |
| Organic and online specialists | Ekoplaza, Crisp | Organic (Ekoplaza calls itself “de biologische supermarkt”) or products from small producers (Crisp) |
Key Dutch Grocery Products to Know
As an expat, you will quickly come across some Dutch staples:
- Hagelslag: chocolate sprinkles for bread
- Vla: a custard-like dessert, available in many flavours
- Karnemelk: buttermilk
- Ontbijtkoek: spiced breakfast cake
- Drop: Dutch liquorice
- Stroopwafels: syrup waffles
- Pindakaas: peanut butter
Loyalty Cards
Dutch supermarkets have loyalty programmes. The AH Bonus card, for example, gives access to the weekly Bonus offers in store and online. Check each supermarket’s app for its own programme and conditions.
Tips for Expat Grocery Shopping
1. Start with the App That Covers Your Address
Enter your postcode in the Albert Heijn, Picnic and Jumbo apps first and compare which delivery moments and costs you get.
2. Visit Physical Stores Too
Visiting a Dutch supermarket helps you learn the products and brands. Our guide to Dutch supermarkets for expats covers the major chains and what makes each one different.
3. Look for International Food Locally
For products from your home country, check specialist stores, international supermarkets and online shops that serve your community.
4. Use Google Translate
The camera function in Google Translate helps with reading Dutch product labels, especially allergen information and cooking instructions.
5. Visit Local Markets
Weekly markets sell fresh produce, cheese, fish and flowers. Check your municipality’s website for the market days near you.
International and Specialty Food Shopping
Food from many parts of the world is available in the Netherlands, but it helps to know where to look.
Supermarket International Ranges
Ranges differ per branch. Check the online range of your supermarket for an international or world-food category before you visit.
Asian Supermarkets and Tokos
Asian supermarkets carry Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Thai and Indian products, fresh produce, sauces, noodles and rice varieties. Tokos (Indonesian and Surinamese shops) are another source for ingredients you will not find in a regular supermarket.
Turkish and Moroccan Grocery Shops
Turkish and Moroccan grocers are a source of fresh produce, spices, olives, cheeses, fresh herbs and flatbreads.
Polish Grocery Stores
Polish grocery stores (“Sklep Polski”) carry products from Central and Eastern Europe, such as bread varieties, preserved meats, dairy products and drinks that mainstream supermarkets may not stock.
Ekoplaza
Ekoplaza calls itself “de biologische supermarkt” (the organic supermarket) and says it selects products that are local, sustainably transported and packed with as little plastic as possible.
Online Specialty Shops
For products very specific to a national cuisine, search for online shops that deliver food from your home country within the Netherlands, and check their delivery costs and conditions.
Grocery Shopping on a Budget
Understanding how to shop economically helps you choose between delivery services.
Ways to Keep Costs Down
Compare your basket, not single products: put the same weekly basket in two apps and compare the total including delivery costs.
Use free or lower delivery options: Picnic delivers for free; AH and Jumbo give free or cheaper delivery with selected promotional products; Crisp delivers free above a certain order amount.
Use Bonus and weekly offers: the AH Bonus card and the offers in other supermarket apps change weekly.
Keep Flink for real top-ups: delivery costs apply to every order unless you take Prime, so it is most useful for small, urgent needs.
Consider a discounter for staples: Lidl and Aldi focus on low prices; check whether a store is within reach.
Markets
Weekly markets (weekmarkten) sell fresh produce, cheese, fish and flowers; your municipality’s website lists the market days.
Reducing Delivery Costs
If you order from Albert Heijn weekly, compare the delivery costs of your usual moments with a Bezorgbundel from EUR 7.99 a month. Jumbo’s Bezorgeloos starts at EUR 2.02 a week. For Picnic, delivery is always free, so the comparison is only about product prices.
Grocery Apps Worth Downloading
Beyond the main delivery apps, some apps help you save:
Too Good To Go: an app in which shops, cafés and restaurants sell surplus food as “surprise bags” (Verrassingspakketten) that you collect yourself. Too Good To Go says you eat for half the price or less.
Supermarket apps: each supermarket’s own app shows its weekly offers and loyalty benefits; check them before you order.
What Expats Often Get Wrong About Dutch Grocery Shopping
Not checking the delivery moment costs. At Albert Heijn and Jumbo the delivery costs depend on the moment you choose. Check them before you confirm, and compare them with a delivery subscription if you order weekly.
Not checking the offers before ordering. Weekly offers such as the AH Bonus offers can change the total of your basket. Check the offers in the app before placing an order.
Ignoring the minimum order. Minimums differ (AH EUR 45, Picnic EUR 45, Jumbo from EUR 50, Crisp EUR 40, Flink depending on distance). A small order may not be possible, or may cost relatively more.
Using Flink for a full weekly shop. Flink is built for speed and has a smaller range than a supermarket, with delivery costs per order unless you take Prime.
Not exploring specialist grocery stores. Tokos, Asian supermarkets and Turkish, Moroccan and Polish grocers carry products that regular supermarkets may not stock.
Comparing the Grocery Delivery Apps: A Practical Summary
| Service | Delivery Time | Delivery Cost | Min. Order | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Heijn | Chosen slot, next day | from EUR 1.70 | EUR 45 | Largest online range (AH’s own claim) |
| Picnic | Next day (deadline per moment) | Free | EUR 45 | Regular weekly shop without delivery costs |
| Jumbo | Chosen slot | varies per slot | from EUR 50 (Pick Up Point EUR 25) | Home delivery or pick-up |
| Flink | Within minutes | depends on distance and basket | depends on distance | Urgent top-ups |
| Crisp | Next day (order before 23:00) | free from EUR 100 (most areas over EUR 90) | EUR 40 | Products from small producers |
The practical answer for most expats: check which services deliver at your address, then compare your own weekly basket including delivery costs. Picnic removes the delivery cost; Albert Heijn and Jumbo offer subscriptions if you order often; Flink covers urgent needs.
Setting Up Your Dutch Grocery Routine
First weeks: enter your address in the Albert Heijn, Picnic and Jumbo apps, get the loyalty cards, and use your first orders to learn which Dutch products you like.
Next: move your regular weekly shop to the service with the lowest total for your basket, and keep a second app for items your main service does not carry.
After that: find your nearest specialist shops and weekly market for products you cannot get through the apps.
A setup many households use:
- One main delivery service for the weekly shop
- A second supermarket app for items or moments the first does not cover
- Flink installed for urgent needs, where available
- Visits to specialist shops or the market for specific products
- Too Good To Go for surplus food at a discount
Conclusion
The Netherlands offers several grocery delivery models:
- Largest online range (AH’s own claim): Albert Heijn, with delivery from EUR 1.70 and orders from EUR 45
- No delivery costs: Picnic, with orders from EUR 45
- Home delivery or pick-up: Jumbo, with a Pick Up Point minimum of EUR 25
- Urgent needs: Flink, delivering within minutes where it has a hub
- Small-scale producers: Crisp, with orders from EUR 40
Our suggestion: check coverage at your address, compare your own basket including delivery costs, and keep Flink installed for moments when you need something quickly.
For vegetarian, vegan, halal, kosher or gluten-free diets, check the online range of each supermarket with the filters in its app, and look for specialist shops in your city.
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International and Specialty Products: What to Expect
Here is a practical breakdown by cuisine and dietary need.
Asian and Indonesian products: supermarkets carry basics such as soy sauce, coconut milk, noodles and tofu. For more specific ingredients, such as pandan leaves, galangal, Thai basil, Vietnamese herbs or Korean ingredients, try an Asian supermarket or a toko.
Middle Eastern and North African products: check the range of your supermarket and the Turkish and Moroccan grocers in your neighbourhood. Some specialist shops also deliver; ask in the shop.
Polish, Eastern European and Russian products: Polish grocery stores carry Eastern European products that Dutch supermarkets may not stock.
Organic products: check the organic filter in your supermarket app; Ekoplaza calls itself an organic supermarket, and Crisp works with small-scale producers.
Dietary-specific: use the filters in each supermarket app to find vegan, gluten-free or other dietary products. For specific cultural or religious food requirements, specialist shops in your city are the place to look.
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If you are still setting up rather than optimising your weekly shop, these are the three that matter first:
- Cost of living calculator: a monthly grocery and household budget per city
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which grocery delivery service is cheapest in the Netherlands?
It depends on your basket and how often you order. On delivery costs, Picnic states that it always delivers for free, with orders from EUR 45. Albert Heijn charges delivery costs from EUR 1.70 per order (orders from EUR 45), and Jumbo's costs vary per delivery slot (orders from EUR 50). Both supermarkets sell delivery subscriptions if you order often. Compare the total of your own basket, including delivery costs, in each app.
Can I use grocery delivery apps in English?
The Albert Heijn app is available in English, and since a later update also in German, French, Turkish and Polish, according to Albert Heijn. For the other apps, check the language settings in the app itself. Product names and ingredient lists are generally in Dutch; Google Translate's camera function can help with labels.
What is the minimum order for grocery delivery?
Albert Heijn delivers from EUR 45 and Picnic from EUR 45 (higher at some busy moments). Jumbo's minimum starts at EUR 50 per order depending on your postcode, or EUR 25 at a Jumbo Pick Up Point. Crisp accepts orders from EUR 40. Flink's minimum depends on the distance to your nearest hub and is shown when you order.
How fast is grocery delivery in the Netherlands?
Albert Heijn, Jumbo, Picnic and Crisp deliver in a time slot you choose; Crisp delivers the next day if you order before 23:00, and Picnic delivers the day after you order, with deadlines per delivery moment. Flink delivers from local hubs within minutes. Availability, fees, minimum orders and delivery times vary by postcode and should be checked in the app.
Is Picnic available everywhere in the Netherlands?
Not necessarily. Enter your address in the Picnic app to see whether Picnic delivers there and which delivery moments are available.
Which supermarket has the best selection of international products?
There is no independent ranking. Albert Heijn says it has the largest online range; check the online range of each supermarket for the products you need. For specific cuisines, specialist shops such as tokos (Indonesian and Surinamese), Asian supermarkets, Turkish and Moroccan grocers and Polish shops are worth finding in your area. Crisp focuses on products from small-scale producers and growers.
Can I get groceries delivered on the same day?
Same-day availability varies by postcode, capacity and order time. Flink delivers within minutes where it operates; the other services mostly work with next-day slots. Check the provider's app before relying on a fixed delivery promise.
Which grocery delivery services work in Amsterdam?
Coverage is postcode-specific. Albert Heijn, Jumbo and Picnic deliver in many areas, Crisp delivers throughout the Netherlands except the Wadden Islands and Kaageiland, and Flink lists Amsterdam among its delivery cities. Enter your address in each app for the current result.
How much does Albert Heijn delivery cost?
Albert Heijn charges delivery costs from EUR 1.70 per order, with a minimum order of EUR 45; some selected products give free delivery. If you order often, the Buurt Bezorgbundel costs from EUR 7.99 a month (EUR 95.88 a year) and the Onbeperkt Bezorgbundel from EUR 9.99 a month (EUR 119.88 a year). With a bundle you pay no delivery costs; Albert Heijn states a minimum order amount for bundle deliveries as well.