Where to buy condoms
Two ways to buy condoms, online or in a shop. The whole decision comes down to convenience or price, and here is how they compare.
By spafe ·Reviewed 19 Jul 2026 ·Prices checked 16 Jul 2026
There are two ways to buy condoms, in a shop or online, and which one is right for you comes down to a single trade-off. Convenience, or price.
Cheaper, and far more to choose from
Online is where the value and the range sit. You can buy in bulk, which drops the price per condom hard, and reach sizes and materials no supermarket shelf carries.
- Buy in bulk. Bigger boxes cost far less per condom, and this is where the real saving is.
- Every size and type. Snug, large, ultra-thin, latex-free, the lot, not just the two or three a shop stocks.
- Discreet delivery. Dedicated retailers and Amazon Australia post in plain, unmarked packaging.
Some of the cheapest right now, per condom, from the online range we track at Lovehoney and Amazon Australia:
Convenient when you need them now
Coles and Woolworths stock the mainstream brands, and pharmacies like Chemist Warehouse carry a wider range. No wait and no delivery, so if you need them today this is the way. The catch is small packs at a higher price per condom.
- Get them today. Nothing to order or wait for, and self checkout means you never hit a counter.
- Everywhere. No age limit and no prescription, sold in supermarkets, pharmacies and convenience stores.
The same protection, a very different price
Averaged across the online range we track, a condom works out around $1.19 each, and drops to $0.32 in the biggest packs. In-store, small packs push the price per condom much higher. The difference is bulk.
The saving is all in pack size. LifeStyles Ultra Thin is 69% cheaper per condom in its 20-pack ($0.47) than its 10-pack ($1.50). That is why our database sorts by price per condom, not pack price.
Online prices are live from the database, checked 16 Jul 2026.·How we source prices
Convenience, or price
If you need them now, walk into any supermarket or pharmacy. If you want the best price and the full range of sizes, buy online in bulk. That is the whole decision.
One exception worth knowing. Internal (female) condoms aren’t stocked by any Australian supermarket or chemist, so online is the only way to buy them.
Common questions
Where is the cheapest place to buy condoms in Australia?
It varies by product and week, which is why we track price per condom rather than pack price. Larger packs are almost always cheaper per condom than 3 packs. Each product page shows its current prices.
Can I buy condoms discreetly?
Yes. Online retailers including Amazon Australia deliver in plain packaging, and self checkout at any supermarket avoids the counter entirely. No prescription or ID is needed.
Do you need to be 18 to buy condoms?
No. Condoms are sold without age restriction in Australia, and supermarkets, pharmacies and online all sell them to anyone.
Can I get free condoms in Australia?
Often, yes. Sexual health clinics and many university health services provide free condoms, and some state programs do too. Availability varies by state and location.
Cheap only helps if it fits.
The lowest price per condom is no bargain in the wrong size. Measure once, then buy the size that's actually yours.