is grocery shopping more expensive in Ireland?… shop w/ me (American in Ireland)

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[@mcginnsteph]

Also, there’s plenty of alternative milks!! All sorts, almond, oat, cashew, soy etc.! They just aren’t usually refrigerated!

[@michoost]

Love this! So nice to see such a detailed walkthrough of the store, and also really nice to see the prices of different items. PS, in addition to Irish and American viewers, you have a South African viewer too 😊

[@mcginnsteph]

thank you ☺️

[@mcginnsteph]

Hey guys! Also added a couple last random thoughts in the description box lol I was trying not to make the video too long for what it is so there’s a couple things I didn’t mention in the video that I put there! (Random foods I miss) Also, sorry the footage isn’t a little bit better at the grocery store it’s just kind of awkward recording in public like that 🤣🤣 if you hate it, I can try to remake in the future 🤣❤️

[@luckyugochi1651]

You did a really good job

[@mcginnsteph]

@@luckyugochi1651 thank u ☺️

[@owensfolx]

Dunne's reminded me a lot like a Super Target. Very clean and open; good signage. We shopped at the one in Kilkenny.

[@mcginnsteph]

Yeah that’s a good comparison! I think the food aspect could be a notch better at Dunnes and everything else, a little better at target lol

[@living_dead_girl1990]

Actually if you live here is the states it reminds me so much like a Safeway if you have that where your located

[@CowboyTay]

This was easily the most helpful expat-type video that I have ever watched. Thank you for putting so much time into this.

[@mcginnsteph]

oh wow thanks! Appreciated that!

[@lagancider]

As an Irish person living and working in the States this video makes me realise how expensive the US is for groceries...jasus, might go back home now......lol

[@mcginnsteph]

Yeah I do think the grocery shopping prices over here are good! But with the cost of petrol and other things that are pricier here, it might all equal out after all 🤣🤣

[@lagancider]

Yes I agree, I visited a few weeks ago and rented a car, between the price of that and the petrol. WOW. love the video and I subscribed, best of luck in Ireland btw

[@mcginnsteph]

@@lagancider thanks, appreciate it so much!

[@KittyKat-vb1nd]

Also when I lived in the US I found the quality was much lower unless you went to a higher end store. Also a lot less variety.

[@HomeWorkouts_LS]

That's interesting! The US is huge so of course it varies, but I was surprised that Dublin is more expensive than where I live. Especially if you consider the lower incomes. :(

[@brianog5267]

Lived in Ireland for 6 years in early 90’s….found cost compleyely dependent on exchange rate…housing back then was way way cheaper….now rents/housing there seems equivalent to expensive coastal us cities….petrol always way more expensive…. As is booze outside if bars/pubs…. Take away beer vey expensive yet some wines and cognac etc cheaper…..

[@mcginnsteph]

Yup! I always feel like the house prices are crazy compared to the US but that’s just the area we were in in the US (was more affordable); big cities, certain areas, California, they’re all very pricey too!

[@evamangan101]

It would be really nice if you could do a video of their clothes and homeware section.👍

[@luckyugochi1651]

There's a good sale on too at the moment

[@conwaynoel3715]

Value for money while important, does not make up for quality.

[@robynkilianek7822]

This is so nice I really appreciate these videos 😊

[@deidrenaude4832]

Nice video. Nice to see prices of things well done

[@luckyugochi1651]

You might like to mention that you also need a €1/€2 coin for the trolley, but what a lovely branch of dunnes you chose,so well stocked with plenty of choice too 👌 nice little haul at the end,that cheese mix is so nice, going to try your mac and cheese recipe for one of our meat free meals too 😋

[@mcginnsteph]

true! I forgot because actually the Dunnes i go two doesn’t make you do that anymore, they’re always all unhooked! It’s nice lol

[@luckyugochi1651]

Oh that's great, more encouraging for the customers

[@mcginnsteph]

@@sarahann530 at the Dunnes Stores I go to, people don’t leave them all over, even though they don’t charge the euro for them; everyone brings them back still. Maybe people act different else where 🤷🏼‍♀️ lol

[@mcginnsteph]

@@sarahann530 oh gosh! Yeah I definitely could see how it would be a problem, and I knew why they did it, I always remember my husband saying, it’s an incentive to get people to put their cart back

[@KH-db6dn]

Really cool video! The store is nicely stocked and it was interesting to see that most of the produce is packaged. I was wondering, do they have self checkout in Ireland? I feel like in the states I barely see cashiers anymore.

[@mcginnsteph]

thanks! Yes they have self check out here as well! It’s funny actually I was just saying to my husband, for as many employees as there was in the store that day, when I got up to the cashiers there was only one checkout open because I do go to a cashier if I have a large amount in my cart otherwise I do love self check out!

[@heyitsshea9324]

Love it!!! Thank you!!!

[@peggygraham6129]

The thing about converting euro to dollar is the fact that both systems are decimal and people in Ireland don't shop with dollars so the conversion doesn't apply.

[@mcginnsteph]

I don’t know if I 100% follow what ya mean lol 😆 I was just giving an idea bc I can see my analytics and i know I have a decent chunk of people from the states that watch my vids, so I was saying for them. Also, the conversion mattered to us for a while when we had first moved over and my hubs periodically brought over money from the states (also I used my American credit card for a while and saw what I spent in dollars even though my total at the store was of course in euro)

[@irishrosa703]

you can buy the garlic bread with the cheese already on them

[@nataliejones5081]

Ireland is more expensive than the uk for food shopping the uk is more cheaper

[@Andthen_londonjames]

Hey!! Great video, you did a great job- I was just wondering where you were located... you don't need to say which county, just wondering if you were on the west/east/south side. I just found your channel, so I'm sorry if you've already mentioned it.

[@mcginnsteph]

Thanks! I’m on the east side ☺️

[@CedroneTravels]

You rock Steph--by the way my wife is Steph as well

[@mow3186]

You completely skipped the counter section of the store, where they have the counters, like the deli, hot food counter, cook meat counter, fantastic cheeses counter, cold meat, fresh meat, bakery, pastry counter, I’m wondering why ? Confused fan.

[@mcginnsteph]

I know and I was bummed I didn’t as well; I just got so nervous to be like walking around with my phone and taking videos of everything lol and especially in that area in particular there was so many people around, but I was disappointed I didn’t get that either because it’s a nice feature of the store, I tried to be brave! Lol 🤣🤣

[@mow3186]

@@mcginnsteph oh you should be more brave, you're very charismatic and engaging, such great fun too !

[@mcginnsteph]

@@mow3186 🥺 thank you ☺️

[@AlexTheFox2001]

It would gave been interesting to know if there are any vegetarian or vegan options, but it didn't look like it

[@mcginnsteph]

Yeah I should have included more of that as well! There are defo veg and vegan options out there, maybe not quite as much variety as the states, for example, but I notice some options.

[@AlexTheFox2001]

@@mcginnsteph Thank you for the answer :) I currently live in Germany were we have a wide variety of vegetarian/vegan options. I want to stay abroad in Ireland soon, so that was an interesting video in general ^^

[@carolynkernan939]

Much more than usa

[@shanemoran8260]

Steph how are you just sub to your channal great videos❤i work at dunnes stores in blanchardstown hopfully see ya there❤

[@mcginnsteph]

thank you ☺️✨

[@HerumurtiAdam]

Sedekah

[@macker33]

Dunnes are the best, theyve always been the peoples grocers.

[@mcginnsteph]

I love Dunnes!

[@milanhastam7120]

What's the point if you don't show any price???

[@mcginnsteph]

I do show the prices, they’re in the bottom right of the screen when I show the groceries

[@racheleraanan5133]

I'm new to your channel and would appreciate a bit of background information. Where in Ireland are you?? How long have you lived there?? Where in the US are you from?? I don't know what your usual content is, but I would humbly suggest for future supermarket videos you pan the aisles more slowly, concentrate on shelf contents, selection, prices and in quality. BTW, don't be nervous about recording - or even live streaming - in supermarkets or malls. It is extremely rare for anyone to mind - and you have the right to do so in any case. 😊

[@mcginnsteph]

Hey there! 👋🏻…. I’ve mentioned in other vids but I’m from Michigan and have been here in Ireland for one year now ☘️☺️; I choose not to say exactly where I am in Ireland for internet safety reasons….. appreciate the feedback! I know I could’ve done a bit better, and I know I’m allowed to record and I shouldn’t care what other people think while doing so but sometimes it’s easier said than done 😂 and I’ve actually come along way, there would’ve been a point in time where I wouldn’t of dreamt of putting even a 30 second clip of myself talking on the Internet lol but thank you I will try to get better in the future because I agree, I wish I could’ve got a little bit better footage in the supermarket!

[@racheleraanan5133]

@@mcginnsteph - Hi Steph!! Thanks for the reply. I hope you didn't think I was being critical - only trying to be helpful where I can. I have several friends who have been doing something similar - streaming from supermarkets, various urban and rural locations and festivals. Most important is for you to have fun with it. 😀

[@mcginnsteph]

@@racheleraanan5133 no worries ☺️! I was thinking the same things myself already lol and it’s good to have feedback 💕