# Are pain relievers cheaper at Food 4 Less or Ralphs in the San Diego, CA area?

Source: https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/answers/pain-relief-chain-prices
Updated Oct 21, 2026 (2026-10-21T19:20:06.082Z)
Last checked by Aisles: between Oct 20, 2026, 6:28 AM PDT and Oct 21, 2026, 12:20 PM PDT (2026-10-20T13:28:49.391Z to 2026-10-21T19:20:06.082Z); the most recent check was 13 hours before this page was generated.
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As of Aisles' last check (Oct 21, 2026, 12:20 PM PDT), Aisles compared 13 identical products in pain relief sold at both Food 4 Less and Ralphs in the San Diego, CA area. Food 4 Less was cheaper on 13, Ralphs on 0. The typical (median) difference was $3.00 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 Ralphs: identical products](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/answers/pain-relief-chain-prices#compare)
- [Related](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/answers/pain-relief-chain-prices#related)
- [Questions shoppers ask](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/answers/pain-relief-chain-prices#questions)

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## Food 4 Less vs Ralphs: identical products

| Product | Food 4 Less (lowest) | Ralphs (lowest) | Cheaper at |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Motrin IB Liquid Gels Ibuprofen 200mg Pain & Fever Relief](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/products/motrin-ib-liquid-gels-ibuprofen-200mg-pain-fever-relief-0030045040920) | $5.99 | $10.99 | Food 4 Less |
| [Kroger Pain Reliver Fever Reducer Ibuprofen Coated Tablets 200 mg](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/products/kroger-pain-reliver-fever-reducer-ibuprofen-coated-tablets-200-mg-0004126001299) | $3.99 | $7.99 | Food 4 Less |
| [Kroger Ibuprofen Coated Tablets 200 mg](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/products/kroger-ibuprofen-coated-tablets-200-mg-0001111079627) | $2.29 | $5.99 | Food 4 Less |
| [Kroger Pain Reliever and Fever Reducer Ibuprofen Coated Caplets 200mg](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/products/kroger-pain-reliever-and-fever-reducer-ibuprofen-coated-caplets-200mg-0004126001303) | $2.29 | $5.99 | Food 4 Less |
| [Kroger Pain Reliever Fever Reducer Ibuprofen Caplets 200 mg](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/products/kroger-pain-reliever-fever-reducer-ibuprofen-caplets-200-mg-0004126002178) | $2.29 | $5.99 | Food 4 Less |
| [Kroger Pain Reliver Fever Reducer Ibuprofen Softgels 200 mg](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/products/kroger-pain-reliver-fever-reducer-ibuprofen-softgels-200-mg-0004126002173) | $7.49 | $10.99 | Food 4 Less |
| [Kroger Pain Reliever and Fever Reducer Ibuprofen Softgels 200mg](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/products/kroger-pain-reliever-and-fever-reducer-ibuprofen-softgels-200mg-0004126001634) | $11.99 | $14.99 | Food 4 Less |
| [Kroger Pain Reliver Fever Reducer Ibuprofen Tablets 200 mg](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/products/kroger-pain-reliver-fever-reducer-ibuprofen-tablets-200-mg-0004126002171) | $8.79 | $11.49 | Food 4 Less |
| [Advil Liqui-Gels Pain Reliever and Fever Reducer, Ibuprofen 200 mg for Pain Relief](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/products/advil-liqui-gels-pain-reliever-and-fever-reducer-ibuprofen-200-mg-for-0030573016920) | $5.29 | $7.99 | Food 4 Less |
| [Kroger Pain Reliever Fever Reducer Ibuprofen Softgels 200 mg](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/products/kroger-pain-reliever-fever-reducer-ibuprofen-softgels-200-mg-0004126002174) | $3.29 | $4.99 | Food 4 Less |
| [Advil Pain Reliever and Fever Reducer with Ibuprofen 200mg for Pain Relief](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/products/advil-pain-reliever-and-fever-reducer-with-ibuprofen-200mg-for-pain-0030573015020) | $5.49 | $6.99 | Food 4 Less |
| [Kroger Ibuprofen Coated Tablets 200 mg](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/products/kroger-ibuprofen-coated-tablets-200-mg-0004126001257) | $1.69 | $2.99 | Food 4 Less |
| [Kroger Pain Reliver Fever Reducer Ibuprofen Tablets 200 mg 2 Pack BIG DEAL!](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/products/kroger-pain-reliver-fever-reducer-ibuprofen-tablets-200-mg-2-pack-big-0004126002177) | $15.99 | $16.49 | Food 4 Less |

## Related

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- [Which stores in the San Diego, CA area have pain relievers in stock for delivery?](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/answers/pain-relief-delivery)
- [All pain relievers in the area](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/categories/pain-relief)
- [All questions for this area](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/answers)

## Questions shoppers ask

### Are pain relievers cheaper at Food 4 Less or Ralphs in the San Diego, CA area?

As of Aisles' last check (Oct 21, 2026, 12:20 PM PDT), Aisles compared 13 identical products in pain relief sold at both Food 4 Less and Ralphs in the San Diego, CA area. Food 4 Less was cheaper on 13, Ralphs on 0. The typical (median) difference was $3.00 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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