Why Is This City So Expensive?

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[@kilemgkjgjgf]

You have not mentioned about LIDL, Albert etc. in the old town

[@trailchaser2]

The 3 months are NOT actually free, you get them after you pay at least 59$ for 2 years subscription.

[@j_r_-]

Don't go to Prague the place looks like a rip off thanks for letting us know

[@trirain146]

@@j_r_- so now you know what to avoid and if you watch their other videos you'll find out how to really enjoy Prague

[@Ronlocke]

Czech Koruna paying for it

[@Hhutuber]

If you buy Corona in Prague, you deserve to get robbed by a mini market owner.

[@mikeklein1779]

Facts

[@dilettante7939]

its better than local beer tho

[@hardforyoutoswallow]

@@dilettante7939 bruh :D in what reality?

[@clayton5584]

​@@dilettante7939no no its not Corona is not even good beer in Mexico

[@austingode]

The worst beer I’ve ever tasted

[@Cod4mw123]

As someone from Norway, which has some of the wolds highest prices on Alcohol, the Corona is still over twice as expensive as in Norway.

[@davidpelc]

in normal supermarkets in Prague Corona cost around 35 Czech crowns (1.45€)

[@Cod4mw123]

@@davidpelc or even less sometimes. I love Prague.

[@NavyDood21]

Yeah, that is crazy. Those Corona are more per bottle than I would pay at an NFL game, and those things are WAY over priced! That is just insane to see higher alcohol prices at a mini mart than I paid at bars in Washington DC.

[@Cod4mw123]

@@NavyDood21 how much are they at NFL games? In Norwegian supermarkets it is like 3,5-4,5€ per bottle

[@muhammad11ali11]

why the authorities not take action ??? if in malaysia this shop would be forced to closed for good

[@KoenJoos]

You can better go to an Albert, Billa, Lidl or Tesco. Same beer, but much cheaper. I always suggest Belgian or Dutch tourists to go there instead of the expensive stuff.

[@Hhutuber]

I would pay a little more in a small, locally owned shop but not from a scammer like in this video.

[@enthusiastisch1922]

I'd rather go to Globus Hypermarket LOL

[@user-bu3sn6kd5n]

Tesco, and to a lesser extend, Billa, is also a rip-off, if you don’t have their Bonus Club card. You can make one on your phone in no time, but it still sucks…

[@Time4Technology]

This. I think it's good they featured local restaurants in the video but think it would have been good to additionally compare the prices of the items from the mini market with the ones from the same items in one of the supermarkets.

[@grumpybulldog19]

My rule is to discover the country's supermarket chains in advance and always go into the mini ones located in the city center.

[@marklewis2428]

It's been a few years, but I still remember going into the Billa on Námestí Republiky and being blown away that I could buy a big can of beer for less than a coke the same size 😂

[@HRoss22]

I just booked my first trip to Prague! I've been rewatching your older videos before I go. Earlier in the year, you posted a video of all the things you could get for under €5. At the end of that video you asked if we would be interested in a €50 version. I'm here to say I'm interested!

[@-COBRA]

you can buy that 5€ stuff 10 times

[@thibautfz2041]

Tip: Always check reviews for every place you plan on spending money on. Lots of touristy restaurants use mediocre, frozen ingredients and sell their food at an astronomical markup. For 50€ you have a fancy dinner incl. drinks for 2 people in a pretty good restaurant. Food and drinks are cheap, if you remember the exchange rate and don't do like many brainless tourists, you just pay and worry about how much later

[@Sandikal]

I'm wondering why anyone would be buying Mexican beer or Starbucks in Prague. One of the joys of traveling is experiencing the local food and drink.

[@FenceThis]

and especially in Czechia

[@DanihelMetalPromotion]

Americans....

[@wifix3822]

So.... we shouldn't drink Heineken or other Mexican beers in America?

[@FenceThis]

@@wifix3822 Heineken, - the famous Mexican beer…

[@DanihelMetalPromotion]

@@wifix3822 Heineken is Dutch and no, you shouldn't drink Heineken. It's shit.

[@dirkschwartz1689]

Thanks for the great video, Janek and Honza! I just came back from Prague last Tuesday after an amazing week of holiday. I stayed at a budget hotel in New Town, close to I.P. Pavlova metro and tram station, and there are numerous inexpensive mini markets around. A good sign for an ok market: Czech customers! One time, I talked to an employee of a nearby restaurant late at night while waiting at the checkout of the mini market for another customer to pay. I paid normal prices for my Coke Zero bottles (well, prices l found ok compared to a typical kiosk here in Germany; it would have been expensive for a big grocery store, but not outrageously so) and had a nice conversation with a local. Rather, two locals: The girl at the checkout was very friendly as well - before she shoved us both out because she was closing up :) To emphasise Janek's tip: Don't buy impulsively in any market you happen to be near. Rather, check out some in the neighbourhood of your hotel, compare prices and if locals are buying there it's a good sign too. Although I assume that for their regular groceries, Prague people use the big retail stores on the outskirts of the "town proper", outside of Old Town / New Town / Mala Strana.

[@Pidalin]

Yeah, look for shops called "potraviny," not for mini markets, that's for tourists.

[@hjbartel]

save water … drink beer

[@martingrefen7792]

Beer is made from water you clown

[@zzizahacallar]

🍺

[@janjelinek3828]

@@TheMishak855 You didn't catch a joke..

[@lukecat3825]

I felt overcharged at a food kiosk in an Orlando Florida shopping mall. I then realized they didn’t have a posted price menu. I swore then I would never buy anything from a place without pre marked prices. Simple rule.

[@j3lny425]

Come to NYC. These places are required by law to post their prices.

[@Eatpinktacos27]

When I was there 7 years ago I had a great time in Prague , but every mini market had no prices on everything and it seemed to make up prices depending upon the customer. Also, some restaurants had special tourist menus that were double in prices then their regular menu

[@manchagojohnsonmanchago6367]

Yeah nasty scams for tourists in prague

[@yaziyo]

My rule in life is if I go to a store and there's no prices, I walk out.

[@88porpoise]

When I was in India we were buying some items from a market. I am about as pasty-white as they come, so obviously not a local at a glance. I went through the market with a local friend and indicated what I was interested in and what price I felt was acceptable. She then sent her friend around buying the things (little arty things mostly for gifts). One of the last shops they saw the two of them talking while they were packing stuff up after she paid, they came back and literally demanded as much money again, explicitly saying that it was because they knew she was buying for a foreigner. My two friends got him to accept the amount they had already paid and we quickly left the area.

[@dariusionescu726]

Maybe the best method to save money is to buy your groceries from the supermarkets like Kaufland, Lidl, Tesco and so on. Yes, it's true that these are located outside the city center (Prague example), but probably is cheaper than this "local" minimarkets from the downtown...

[@KoenJoos]

There are also supermarkets in the city center.

[@dariusionescu726]

Yes, I said several minimarkets like from the city center charge you overpriced products and it's cheaper to buy from the international supermarkets that I have mentioned it...Also this is one of the worst tourist traps ever. The visitors are falling down in this trap, because they probably don't have any idea of the Czech currency and the conversion rates and so on...

[@RaulSelva]

There are at least 4 to 5 Billa and Albert mini-marts in the historic centre (Old & New Town).

[@muhammad11ali11]

why the authorities not take action ??? if in malaysia this shop would be forced to closed for good

[@dobryden.6241]

@@muhammad11ali11 We have a free and capitalist state.

[@benhelmuth]

glad you're pointing this out. i was in Prague about a month ago and from having watched your videos i was always on the lookout for the bad prices and of course the good deals your channel has shown me over the years. helped me save a ton of money. Honest love to the honest guide

[@cmoki-ta]

So not only expensive, but expired? Damn.

[@koilamaoh4238]

I think this is quite common in a lot of foreign countries, that deals with expensive imports, thats not local; as no one wants to spend soo much $$$ on it.

[@markjlewis]

We recently did a four city tour including Prague. We looked out for supermarket brands like Spar, Tesco, Aldi etc while we were away and always got reasonable prices. Shop where the locals shop is what we stick to. We did have a coffee in the Starbucks you visited and I would say that the prices are similar to those that I would pay in the UK. We watched a ton of your videos before our trip and they really helped us enjoy our stay in your wonderful city. Many thanks.

[@promeetnag]

Hi Honest Guide, I can only agree with you! On my last, which was my first trip, to Prague, I watched a lot of your clips and was extremely grateful for your input, thanks again!! It is such a wonderful city and your content made it very enjoyable. Thanks once again!!! I particularly enjoyed the boat ride.

[@lummatravel]

I think the big reason they get away with it is the unfamiliarity of how much the currency is worth. If it was priced in Euro most people would walk away

[@irondasgr]

One of the first things you normally do on entering a foreign country is to verify which the conversion rate between the home and foreign currency is. Whatever else attitude is superficial and it's always a charm to see people getting angry because of their own stupidity.

[@gfuentes8449]

@@irondasgr whoooa what a tough guy you are

[@irondasgr]

@@gfuentes8449 at least i have my money in my pocket

[@jan-toreegge9252]

Thanks for the warning! I've only been to Prague once - in 1995 - and I really want to go back. When I was there, we would go to various places - some touristy, some less so. At the cheapest bar I went to, half a litre of lager/pilsener was the equivalent of between 20 and 30 eurocents, I think. That was exceptional even in the mid-nineties.

[@thibautfz2041]

An average beer in an average bar will still cost less than 2€ to this day

[@peterinvestor]

​@@thibautfz2041 not really in BAR, let me know exact location where beer cost less than 48CZK in BAR

[@alikarpuz6938]

Went to prague in june and 0.5 liter good ice cold beer costs around 1 euro in pubs but you have to search for the ones which only locals go to.

[@peterinvestor]

@@alikarpuz6938 share the name of pub. Even my local pub on outskirt of prague charge 1.5eur

[@GrijzePilion]

@@peterinvestor i went to a place in Žižkov that did a 0.5L Kozel for 38CZK. this was only a few months ago.

[@wclifton968gameplaystutorials]

The true frugality is eating sandwiches or buying ready meals from a name brand supermarket such as Aldi (some countries trade as "Hofer" or "Aldi Markt"), Lidl or Tesco (all in CZ, UK, IE and others)

[@lisaanimi]

What's up fellow backbackers

[@LJKerryBooks]

For tourists, if you go in shopping centres in the city centre, go to the ground floor if they have one and there's usually supermarkets there like Billa, Albert, Tesco, Lidl or Aldi. Much cheaper prices and you won't get scammed. The bakeries in them are all delicious!

[@dchevron77]

Your channel inspired me to go to Prague a few months ago. Keep this up! I love revisiting the places I went to via your videos

[@castorchua]

Your channel inspired me to pick Krakow instead

[@gate7clamp]

Thanks for the heads up on the prices we’re looking at a trip to Prague next year, our recent trip to Germany the beer there was really dirt cheap

[@hshshshshshshs8831]

I always look forward to buying snacks in the Albert supermarket when I visit the Czech Republic. It's literally everywhere and has a very welcoming atmosphere. I don't have to worry about getting scammed and it makes me feel like one of the locals which is awesome haha.

[@marathimanus1147]

Thanks. I understand that you compared the prices of things from these scam mini markets with the prices of dishes or items you get in good restaurants and cafes/bakeries in Prague. But you could have also compared those prices with legit super markets like Billa, Albert and so on.

[@MartinAhlman]

I've been to Prague, and I only have great memories. Never had any problems. Maybe because I said "No way" sometimes... I said yes at the mead shop! And exchanged recipies. Prague can be a tourist trap, but as you and Honsa says, it can be a treasure! And for me it has been, every time! Getting a seat at The Golden Tigre? (U slatko tigra? My language is way off...) I loved that place, every time I went there! Nice tartar as well... You just confirm that Prague is a welcoming place.

[@leokuliush2954]

Thank you guys for all the great job you do ❤️ I loved to come to Prague on business, but avoid for 10+ years to bring my family to Prague because tired of that money making scams. Thanks to you I'm reconsidering to bring them soon to Prague. Would be happy to envite you for a thank-you-dinner!

[@VSDeluxe]

The most expensive stuff I bought are a bag of chips for 10€ - not in Prague but in Greece but prices in supermarkets for things are similar there.

[@solracer66]

That's what it's always best to shop where the locals shop. There is a large supermarket not that far from the main square that I went to buy snacks and such last time I was in the city and while the prices were perfectly reasonable. The name of the chain might vary from city to city or country to country but in most European cities you will find one or more large grocery stores in the city center, often located in the basement with a not too prominent sign indicating where the entrance is. If you see a lot of locals with those 2-wheel shopping trolleys you are probably getting warm.

[@elisabethzardakouli3410]

Just came back from Prague! Thank to your precious advices we spared a lot of money and had a great time. My advice? Don't go to Prague without watching all related videos posted by the Honest Guide. Thank you so much 💓 💗

[@RebelSol67]

Awesome video as always. Good info for sure.

[@aoifeheneghan2358]

Love your videos. My boyfriend and I watched so many before our trip. We were in Prague just a few weeks ago. One of our favourite trips yet. 😊

[@AnthonyVandeGejuchte]

I'm now having a great time in Prague :-) Thanks for the hint to pay (almost) everything by card

[@holgerandersengrn3457]

I once paid 2.5 euros for a coca cola, .5 liter in a mini market, just opposite Almanac X Alcron Prague, I think it was 51 Štěpánská. It was an expensive lesson that I have since remembered. Remember, however, that there are mini markets which are reasonably priced. I always use Žabka Mini market at Maiselova 62, 110 00 Josefov, Czech Republic, more expensive than Albert but reasonable, 300 meters from Staromest namesti

[@SentakuuGaming]

another amazing video from honest guide i am czech and its so bad that these people exist that make shops and have expired food,stuff double the price its actually so bad what the people doing im glad you keep making these videos i wanna prob go one day to prague :) :3

[@dremunoz2600]

I love Prague, I made it a point to avoid the mini-markets for anything. You're right the restaurants charge less for the same damn beer.

[@PandaCZparodies]

The cheapest is to go to supermarket (BILLA, Albert Tesco...) There are plenty of them even in the city center and the prices are like 1/4 of that in these mini markets.

[@Behindthecurtain20]

Really, Billa is cheap in Czechia? In Austria it's one of the expensive super markets😬

[@MiroMiroMiroMiroMiro]

Supermarket yes, Billa rather not. In general Lidl should be the cheapest

[@ask230]

4:21 Love how you say "cafe latte"

[@adamkennedyripon]

I’ve been waiting for you to do this. Go to some of the Vietnamese shops, and see how many give you a receipt completely avoiding the tax, regular shops too.

[@patti1044]

Excellent video! Amazing how folks do not check and verify when traveling or even at home.

[@runner0075]

I visited Prague alone for the Quadriennal few years ago. I followed just few of your suggestion and all went perfectly smooth. Great food, great museums, totally affordable.

[@Montalva]

remember going there a few years ago and paying about 1 euro for one beer in restaurants. we did not go to the tourist areas because there are just to many tourists there. water is more expensive than beer in general we noticed. I recommend going a bit away from the centre of Prague to eat.

[@MKD331BC]

When I was in Prague few years ago.. I went to a local supermarket that was hidden in a building on -1 level and most of the beers were 16 to 20czk :) The most expensive was maybe like 25-30 at most.. Water was indeed more expensive than beer and the whole trip there I did consume beer :)

[@brabecjakub]

Yeah not the case anymore (inflation...) - so beer is finally more expensive than water :D

[@peterinvestor]

used to be, inflation over the last 2-3years is 30% so whatever you remember few years back add 30% if not more

[@JayDubster]

That's honestly crazy! Well done for exposing these scam stores. You guys ROCK !!

[@arcasahin1]

Really informative video! As a tourist who lives in Munich and came to Praha for several times (with the Honest Guide Tips) I should include that you can go to the supermarket chains in Praha 1 (for exp: Lidl in the underground which is so close to the Mùstek subway station).

[@d.6593]

Mustek has a Billa, not Lidl, but yeah that's a food advice

[@vasekkanta]

@@d.6593 Mustek has albert btw not billa and he did not say that there is lidl in mustek but that its close to it.

[@d.6593]

Where then , btw i meant mysak center with billa, its next to mustek@@vasekkanta

[@Den77775]

Good job man ! Don't stop

[@XerafCZ]

Regarding the expired croissant. Expiration dates are guesstimates at the best of times and most of the time just a random date for the company to get out of liability in case you get sick and to more importantly to make you buy new one. The preservative in that croissant would probably make it edible for another few years as long as the seal holds, though the taste might deteriorate to some extent at that point.

[@jaydkaladcamper]

Mini markets near the Astronomical clock sells really expensive water. The 1 liter bottle cost could buy me 2 liters from a grocery.

[@skafabafa]

I sometimes go inside those minimarkets to warm up during the winter or shelter from the rain, pretending I’m not sure what to buy

[@Morisu-Chan]

It's pretty similar around the world, especially in western countries, I can't speak for sure for other countries, but in Australia, places like Ezymart or those tiny convenience shops will charge almost double what the big giants of woolies, coles, aldi and IGA charge

[@13StJimmy]

I’ve herd for the longest time “Prague is one of the most expensive cities in Europe” and while some things are you definitely can do it all for cheap and have an amazing time still Just get a Chlebiček some Kofola and maybe a koláče from somewhere outside the center of the city and you’ll pay like maybe $5 if you go to the right spots… I can’t wait to go back

[@alpenhuhn1]

When I visited Prag in the early 90th a cup of coffee was about 0,20 Dollar. A 5star meal 12 Dollar.

[@DarkWolfAngel]

ah but your videos are so fun to watch, even though i came here back in january i still watch these

[@henrikolsson8786]

I was there with a friend (prague) yesterday and was staying for 3 days before. BUT I've watched your video before and knew about the minimarkets and how expensive they are. Also exchanged money on the airport. We had such a great time, eating whatever we wanted, drinking whatever, it was really nice and didn't cost a fortune. The best value was the cocktails and drinking at bars. Sooo cheap compared to Sweden!

[@vickigillespie6435]

Could you do a video on cocktail bars in Prague? there's a few really good ones!

[@SomethingUnique404]

A lot of brands put a recommended retail price label on their products, always look for those when travelling in foreign countries

[@navvir]

I miss Prague so much. Top two holidays I have ever had. Just an amazing place.

[@F_S3000]

Thanks to HG videos, I got to know Albert and Billa during my trips to Prague ❤

[@MLORETTARENEE]

Good to know to avoid the mini marts near the tourist areas. But we are renting an apartment in Prague in the fall and wanted to buy groceries and such. Are the groceries store the same and we'll overpay there too? Where do we go to ensure we can buy at regular local prices?

[@user-pg3vo1li6n]

Greetings from Ireland, I once went into a shop in the town where I live and I was almost suffocated by the smell of nail polish remover! The person behind the counter was removing the sell by dates from some packaging! Px

[@Mycr0bi]

I know some expensive shop back at BP, but this is unsettling and the prices I kind of get it. BUT the expired goods? Even here at Michle where I live there are some shops which cheats with it. At Budapest its not really a possibility due to regular checks, altough we have a lot of asain shops, but not like these mini markets. At least I did not met a lot of expired stuff even at the center. Interesting to see.

[@boneplanetfilms1986]

I have just spent a week in Prague and was looking out for you both the whole time. I love Prague but disappointed that I never saw you...

[@michelebotton]

I really enjoy watching your videos. Congrats

[@Jer9-Carver]

Been there recently with a bus trip. Bus sold 250ml bottles of water for 1,50 euroes, some boat trip sold a 1,5L bottle for 7,50 euroes during its lunch and then you have these overpriced ones as well on the street. I just went to the Albert and got a 1,5L bottle for like 30 eurocents and kept it cooled in the fridge of the hotel. xD I always carry around a large thermos bottle, so all the water i bought stayed cold during my trips into the city too. Best thing to do is to shop like a local and explore like a tourist! ;D

[@AsherSamuels]

Any advice about regular supermarkets in Prague?

[@user-kl2jm6gb5o]

I am going to arrive prag for study econ and ı learned to many things from you sir. Thank you a lot.

[@chairthrower]

It's been 25 years since I've been there but I remember pints of Pilsner Urquell costing $0.50 US in Plzen, and being mad they were $1.00 US in Prague.

[@EricaGamet]

What are some of the grocery chains that locals shop at? That's where I tend to shop when I am traveling. I prefer to not eat every meal at a restaurant, but have something on-the-go. I like to find where the locals shop and load up there. Thanks for all the honesty!

[@dzberlin3703]

First Week of Oktober we Are in Prag vom Berlin Hope i See u honest guide thx for all the Videos

[@KrisThroughGlass]

I've been to a Prague mini market and the prices were a bit higher, but not that ridiculous. I would compare it to a German gas station, which was fine by me since it was convenient on my way to the hotel.

[@vikidivik5427]

the 7 days crossaint for 5 euro you get in every store or mini market for like 80 cents here in greece.

[@elizabethwalker5676]

Love your NOLA hat. NOLA is my first home, PRCZ (Prague) is my second home 😊

[@walter3034]

as a guy living in czech i only go to those mini markets as a last resort like all the shops are closed then is fo there

[@Potkanka]

Yeah those mini markets suck. I think I went there only once with a some friends because it was late and they were still open. We only wanted a couple things but damn, that price! I guess Žabka is a bit better - or at least not as expensive as these are. I went to Žabka more times and while not super happy with the price, it was still acceptable when I just wanted to grab something little to eat. (Still probably the cheapest place around our school. What can you do in the center of Prague after all...)

[@m3ducraft]

Lastsummer I went to Prague, and I loved it. The only thing is that i went to a restaurant you reviewed recently (at the time I went) yet the prices were twice more expensive than the once you showed. I thing they have an english menu for visitors and one for Locals. Kinda shit to be honest, but event then the food was cheaper than in other European capitals I went. The food was great tho

[@vitkrivan9380]

That’s really weird. What was the name of the restaurant? It’s illegal to have different prices like that and I almost doubt any restaurant in Prague would risk that.

[@m3ducraft]

@@vitkrivan9380 It had a bird name, I think the translation was peakock or something. I will look for it and write here if I find it

[@m3ducraft]

@@vitkrivan9380 U Červeného páva it was

[@vitkrivan9380]

@@m3ducraft im really sorry to hear that, just bear in mind that inflation has hit czechia big time and the prices have skyrocketed in the last year (and I think Honest Guide films these videos quite in advance and sometimes reuploads old ones, so its maybe possible that that was the issue). But in the case you want any recommendations where to get a nice meal during your next visit in Prague, let me know :))and I promise those wont have any weird pricing for non czechs

[@m3ducraft]

@@vitkrivan9380 I though that was the case when I went. I asumed that since covid restrictions ended, and it was the start of summer vacation many places decided to increase prices in general. Even after that it was a really great experience, food, and trip. Really loved it and would love to go again for longer. If I do the I will make sure to ask, thank you.

[@SandmanUK]

We never use the mini markets when we visit, always go to Albert or Billa...

[@Cranaghas]

Erm..... I think about 6 Euros was the price for a Case of Staropramen we payed 20yrs ago ^^ I remember Prague as a real reasonable priced city and was a bit shocked what it had become in 2023. Well... I must admit the fairest price was at the Art deco Cafe and the food was great. But I remember times where me and a friend got out in the city and went to every bar with a beer less than 1 DM.... GOSH we were soooo trashed!!!

[@dorianphilotheates3769]

A friend of mine lived in Prague teaching English in the late ‘80s; it was dirt cheap back then.

[@edenhundsdoerfer7971]

Yes, go to Lidl or Billa you get very reasonable prices!!!! I love Prague, i’ve been there three times!!! You do have great restaurants in the center of Prague!!!

[@maxfi878]

1:45 It would cost that much or even more in a bar in Finland. We have a saying we use here when something is expensive and it goes: "The seller is not dumb but the buyer is."

[@alanmaribor]

On 03:01 is slovinian beer kozel from/by pivovarna Laško😊 Love and peace from sLOVEnia 🇸🇮 🤍

[@CartmanBavaria]

Go to Billa, Globus, Tesco or Pramen. Normal prices.

[@theunlicenseddoctor]

I have been to Prague twice (2006 and maybe sometime in 2017/18) and I never found the city welcoming. There was just something in the atmosphere that felt off. Obviously the beer was cheap and there was some interesting smaller restaurants but I found but overall feeling kind of fake/scam-y in many locations. I genuinely preferred cities like Lodz, Budapest and Vilnius. I don't know if I want to give Prague a third try but maybe one day if I pass by train.

[@BR7AVEONE]

1:47 that's like a Pint of Guinness in local Irish Pub 😮 that's like pack of 4 Praske Beer. IS it not against the Law, placing staff on the shelf without a price on it or any info, how much does it actually cost

[@renderinginprogress]

it's like this in Paris too. Avoid mini markets at all costs. There's always a carrefour or monoprix within 5 minute walk and the prices are 80% cheaper and not expired!

[@feastmode123]

Crazy, I went to one in Paris and got a US dollar liter of water bottle as well as a dollar of Fanta bottle. They were way cheaper than the US convenience stores.

[@sarthakkhurana7563]

Please make a guide on supermakets and other places that locals shop for groceries

[@MioszMichaowski]

I remember my shock visiting Prague 10+ years ago and finding out that beer in pubs was cheaper than beer in markets in Poland :)

[@andy81e12]

Just come back from Prague . Amazing city I’ve been many times.. BUT the worst bit is getting to and from the main station to the airport and vice versa .. Buses run directly every half an hour but I had to wait 90mins from the main station on Monday because it was so full !! Then the taxi drivers try ripping tourists off at the bus stop because they know you are not going to get on the bus and some people are in a rush to get to the airport from the station . They need extend the tram line ! Cheers 😅

[@peterinvestor]

locals do not use taxis but use uber, bolt, taxify, liftago

[@cocoaorange1]

I never knew Mexican restaurants were popular in the Czech Republic. Nor did I know it was so expensive in the city. I would love to try Czech food. We still have a few eateries in Chicago, mainly in the suburbs of Cicero and Berwyn.

[@PhantomDogman]

Basically avoid places where there isn't price tags near product. Still there is chance tourist traps will overcharge prices.

[@_APV_]

How much does Urquell cost in a normal shop/supermarket, or on tap in a bar? Here in Lithuania they were sold for 1 EUR for a long time, but a year ago or so all beer prices got inflated and I only rarely see it for 1.2, usually supermarkets try to sell it for 1.5 :(

[@123batina]

Tip #1 always shop in national brand superstore. Their micro stores have 10ish percent inflated price, but that is price of convenience. Period. In Croatia you have Konzum. Big store, competitive price. Small on some seaside resort is a bit more expensive, go figure. But still a bargain compared to local stores no local ever buys from.

[@dzberlin3703]

First Week of Oktober we Go Go Prag, we Are vom Berlin and we Go every Oktober Go Prag i Hope i See u thx for sll the Videos

[@krengken4082]

Tq for your concern to foreign tourists TG. You bettering the tourism industry in this world

[@harrythompson6977]

most express or convenience shops charge extra for being in a convenient place even in the uk

[@ochenhetree]

Orchard towers in Singapore has beer for 50$ usd on the second floor

[@roasthunter]

I went to Prague 2 decades ago, a beer was about 50p a pint, those were the good ol days

[@cindybruin4888]

So, where do we go to buy things from a supermarket in old town Prague?

[@tuomomartikainen6167]

If i'm right, minimarkets that also locals use and have normal prices are called potravinys. I don't know what that means, but those were the ones i used many times.

[@rostislavsnyta6429]

Yes - POTRAVINY = groceries

[@Pidalin]

potraviny means literally food, when it has Czech name, it's means for native people, not for tourists

[@JustLikeSear]

When i was in Prague back in 2015, i had my accomodation just above this asian shop and the prices were this bad already back then

[@xBox360BENUTZER]

Amsterdam has them too