Is Walmart Canada baby formula usually cheaper than Amazon?

Usually, yes: Walmart Canada is often cheaper than Amazon Canada for baby formula, especially if you’re comparing Walmart’s Parent’s Choice store brand or a straightforward one-off purchase. Amazon Canada can sometimes be competitive for name-brand formulas, but its prices vary a lot depending on whether the item is sold by Amazon or by a third-party seller, and subscription discounts may not always offset the base price.

Practical rule of thumb

• Often cheapest overall: Walmart Canada, especially for Parent’s Choice and basic shelf pricing.
• Sometimes competitive: Amazon Canada for some name-brand formulas, particularly if sold by Amazon and eligible for a recurring-order discount.
• Watch for: Third-party marketplace listings on Amazon, which can be noticeably more expensive.

What to compare

1. Unit price: compare price per gram or per 100 g, not just the sticker price.
2. Seller: on Amazon, check whether it’s sold by Amazon or a third-party seller.
3. Discounts: verify whether any subscription/recurring-order discount applies to the exact formula size you need.
4. Total cost: include shipping, pickup, and any membership fees.

Because formula prices and availability can change quickly in Canada, the safest approach is to compare the current unit price on both sites before buying.