# Are pain relievers cheaper at Food 4 Less or Mariano’s in the Chicago, IL area?

Source: https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/answers/pain-relief-chain-prices
Updated Oct 17, 2026 (2026-10-17T13:27:30.664Z)
Last checked by Aisles: between Oct 17, 2026, 8:19 AM CDT and Oct 17, 2026, 8:27 AM CDT (2026-10-17T13:19:56.305Z to 2026-10-17T13:27:30.664Z); the most recent check was 16 hours before this page was generated.
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As of Aisles' last check (Oct 17, 2026, 8:27 AM CDT), Aisles compared 13 identical products in pain relief sold at both Food 4 Less and Mariano’s in the Chicago, IL area. Food 4 Less was cheaper on 13, Mariano’s on 0. The typical (median) difference was $1.70 in favor of Food 4 Less. Prices are the lowest each chain reported at any of its stores in the area.

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- [Food 4 Less vs Mariano’s: identical products](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/answers/pain-relief-chain-prices#compare)
- [Related](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/answers/pain-relief-chain-prices#related)
- [Questions shoppers ask](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/answers/pain-relief-chain-prices#questions)

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## Food 4 Less vs Mariano’s: identical products

| Product | Food 4 Less (lowest) | Mariano’s (lowest) | Cheaper at |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Kroger Pain Reliever and Fever Reducer Ibuprofen Coated Caplets 200mg](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/kroger-pain-reliever-and-fever-reducer-ibuprofen-coated-caplets-200mg-0004126001303) | $2.19 | $5.99 | Food 4 Less |
| [Kroger Pain Reliever Fever Reducer Ibuprofen Caplets 200 mg](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/kroger-pain-reliever-fever-reducer-ibuprofen-caplets-200-mg-0004126002178) | $2.19 | $5.99 | Food 4 Less |
| [Kroger Pain Reliver Fever Reducer Ibuprofen Tablets 200 mg 2 Pack BIG DEAL!](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/kroger-pain-reliver-fever-reducer-ibuprofen-tablets-200-mg-2-pack-big-0004126002177) | $15.99 | $19.49 | Food 4 Less |
| [Kroger Pain Reliver Fever Reducer Ibuprofen Tablets 200 mg](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/kroger-pain-reliver-fever-reducer-ibuprofen-tablets-200-mg-0004126001301) | $4.99 | $7.99 | Food 4 Less |
| [Kroger Pain Reliver Fever Reducer Ibuprofen Coated Tablets 200 mg](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/kroger-pain-reliver-fever-reducer-ibuprofen-coated-tablets-200-mg-0004126001299) | $3.99 | $6.99 | Food 4 Less |
| [Kroger Pain Reliever and Fever Reducer Ibuprofen Softgels 200mg](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/kroger-pain-reliever-and-fever-reducer-ibuprofen-softgels-200mg-0004126001634) | $11.99 | $14.99 | Food 4 Less |
| [Kroger Children's Pain Reliever and Fever Reducer Ibuprofen 100mg Chewable Tablets Orange Flavored](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/kroger-childrens-pain-reliever-and-fever-reducer-ibuprofen-100mg-0004126002497) | $4.29 | $5.99 | Food 4 Less |
| [Kroger Pain Reliver Fever Reducer Ibuprofen Softgels 200 mg](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/kroger-pain-reliver-fever-reducer-ibuprofen-softgels-200-mg-0004126002173) | $7.49 | $8.99 | Food 4 Less |
| [Kroger Pain Reliver Fever Reducer Ibuprofen Tablets 200 mg](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/kroger-pain-reliver-fever-reducer-ibuprofen-tablets-200-mg-0004126002171) | $8.79 | $9.99 | Food 4 Less |
| [Kroger Pain Reliever and Fever Reducer Ibuprofen Coated Caplets 200mg](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/kroger-pain-reliever-and-fever-reducer-ibuprofen-coated-caplets-200mg-0004126001302) | $8.79 | $9.99 | Food 4 Less |
| [Kroger Pain Reliever Fever Reducer Ibuprofen Softgels 200 mg](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/kroger-pain-reliever-fever-reducer-ibuprofen-softgels-200-mg-0004126002174) | $3.29 | $3.99 | Food 4 Less |
| [Advil Pain Reliever and Fever Reducer with Ibuprofen 200mg for Pain Relief](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/advil-pain-reliever-and-fever-reducer-with-ibuprofen-200mg-for-pain-0030573015020) | $5.49 | $5.99 | Food 4 Less |
| [Kroger Ibuprofen Coated Tablets 200 mg](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/kroger-ibuprofen-coated-tablets-200-mg-0004126001257) | $1.69 | $1.99 | Food 4 Less |

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- [Where can I find pain relievers near Chicago?](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/answers/where-to-find-pain-relief)
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- [Which stores in the Chicago, IL area have pain relievers in stock for delivery?](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/answers/pain-relief-delivery)
- [All pain relievers in the area](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/categories/pain-relief)
- [All questions for this area](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/answers)

## Questions shoppers ask

### Are pain relievers cheaper at Food 4 Less or Mariano’s in the Chicago, IL area?

As of Aisles' last check (Oct 17, 2026, 8:27 AM CDT), Aisles compared 13 identical products in pain relief sold at both Food 4 Less and Mariano’s in the Chicago, IL area. Food 4 Less was cheaper on 13, Mariano’s on 0. The typical (median) difference was $1.70 in favor of Food 4 Less. Prices are the lowest each chain reported at any of its stores in the area.

### How are prices compared?

Only products sold at both chains are compared, using the lowest store price each chain reported in the area at the last check. Sale prices count when the retailer reported them.

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