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@Beliv88

9 ай бұрын

Nice video …with family I come for 11 days in Alcudia in Blue Star Viva Blue …thanks for yours video help lot of … Can you say something more of that hotel … Thanks in advance

Wine, bread, cheese and the beautiful beach

It's gone up slightly but the quality is so good.

Mercadona is awesome. Kind of akin to Waitrose. Alcampo in Marbella is the best (of the majors) Ive been to in Spain.

@MallorcaUnderTheSun

9 ай бұрын

We also have one Alcampo in Mallorca too! Shame it's only the one!

@1292liam

9 ай бұрын

@@MallorcaUnderTheSun As you drive down the costa del sol you see it advertised a lot/ Only one there too I think, so they just pick one, ultimate, central location

Absolutely love your videos ❤

@MallorcaUnderTheSun

9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Carl!

Love Mercadona! I love the Arroz con Leche. I also love the theme tune “Mercadona, Mercadona” 😂 100 x better than UK supermarket including Waitrose and M&S

@MallorcaUnderTheSun

9 ай бұрын

Hahaha, that song is still in my head!

Our jaws hit the table on how low those prices are compared to the U.S.

@MallorcaUnderTheSun

9 ай бұрын

I hear that the USA is super expensive now! It used to be the place where I would love to go on holiday when I was younger to get some great deals!

@manuelfg2902

9 ай бұрын

​@@MallorcaUnderTheSunno great deals now, im afraid US prices are crazy.

@SouthWestSundays

9 ай бұрын

My goodness! Watching this video made me hungry! ‘Saw lots of lovely stuff there that I would love to eat right now! It has really gone up in price though. The olives seem very reasonable as do some of the toiletries you pointed out. Really good video Alex!

@manuelfg2902

9 ай бұрын

@@SouthWestSundays yeah, mercadona has risen prices up really a lot. When i go to my mercadona nearby my town, i buy 5 or 6 stupid things and the screen shows up €19-21 !!!

Great to see the prices, will have to bring an extra case to fill with Spanish goodies! 😂 Well presented video. 😊

@MallorcaUnderTheSun

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Caroline!

I love that shop, Mercadona is still way, way cheaper than UK.

Great vlog Alex it’s great to compare and contrast

@MallorcaUnderTheSun

9 ай бұрын

Definitely, apart from alchohol, I think it's as expensive as the UK more or less!

@AlVlogs1603

9 ай бұрын

@@MallorcaUnderTheSun especially with the ridiculous minimum pricing rule of booze in Scotland Alex

Great video Alex. Very useful information. Many thanks, John

Hi alex i would say things like bottled water and soda's are a lot more expensive in the U.K as you will find out soon.

@MallorcaUnderTheSun

9 ай бұрын

I can hardly wait. LOL ☹At least I'll come back not complaining about the cost of stuff here!

Loved this, whenever we go over to Spain we always pick up loads of ‘Tokkes’ chocolate bars from the supermarket because I’m obsessed with them, my favourite chocolate ever wish they would bring them to the uk 🤩

@MallorcaUnderTheSun

9 ай бұрын

Ohhhh, I've seen them, never tried them, but on my next trip, will give them a go!

@Sarahsparkles83

9 ай бұрын

@@MallorcaUnderTheSun we brought 20 packs of them home last time 😂 you get 3 in a pack for 1.25 😊

Very nice, you’re the best, thank you

@MallorcaUnderTheSun

5 ай бұрын

Aww thanks, just seen this x

Brilliant video Alex. I really enjoyed it. Super informative

@MallorcaUnderTheSun

9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Tommy! Have a fab evening!

Great video. Tks a lot

@MallorcaUnderTheSun

9 ай бұрын

You are welcome!

Wow, so cheap and the sun is shining unlike the UK!

Excellent information. It’s certainly cheaper than here.

@MallorcaUnderTheSun

9 ай бұрын

Thanks guys and here I am moaning that prices have gone up. Can't wait for a stroll around Sainsburys!

When over in mainland spain love mercadonia

Great video where is this supermarket? Things are definitely cheaper in Majorca than the UK.

@MallorcaUnderTheSun

5 ай бұрын

It's in Son Caliu, near to Palmanova.

That's my local shop , lovely meeting you the other day

@MallorcaUnderTheSun

9 ай бұрын

Hey Mark ! Yes it was fab to meet you ! And this is a great local shop to have !

All price rises / differentials are relative wherever one goes. Mercadona try to keep their prices competitive by having longer contracts with their suppliers but It is still possible to have a cost effective holiday but like Alex is doing right now, showing that no where is "cheap" if that is what you want. In the UK , from my last visit, it is vastly more expensive. The thing to be aware of is buying "own" brands they are still cheaper than known brands

@MallorcaUnderTheSun

6 ай бұрын

And they probably make the home brands on the same factory. I’m horrified by the costs of things in the U.K. at the moment !

@kennyphillips6281

6 ай бұрын

@@MallorcaUnderTheSun Alex, I bought a large beer €2.70 and a Benjamin (Cava small bottle) €3.50 in a local spanish bar around the corner from where I live in Puerto Pollensa but you have to go, slightly , off the beaten track...

Good info thanks Alex! Can you get Salad Cream in Mallorca, preferably Heinz ? Maybe they have it at Eroski?

@MallorcaUnderTheSun

6 ай бұрын

They will have it somewhere, such as Nice Price or Cidon in Portals!

We always find the Mallorcan supermarkets good value compared to UK prices! Love just going in and looking around as everything seems to be so much nicer! Roll on September when we'll be back.

@MallorcaUnderTheSun

9 ай бұрын

Having just walked around Sainsburys, I see what you mean!

Forgot to mention that prices have gone up in Spanish supermarkets since my last shop there. Hahaha. How much did it cost you in total and how often do you shop, Alex.

@MallorcaUnderTheSun

9 ай бұрын

I always spend about 50 euros. Doesn't matter what I buy. Also can't seem to get everything in one place like you would do in Tesco. So annoying.

@Glyn-r

9 ай бұрын

@@MallorcaUnderTheSun just received this information and thanks alex .👍

Still much cheaper than Northern Europe but of course median income is different as well.

@MallorcaUnderTheSun

5 ай бұрын

Very true!

In the Soller region is only an Eroski which is really getting too small. Do you know how Mercadona or Lidl can be convinced to open a shop in or around Soller?

@MallorcaUnderTheSun

9 ай бұрын

Good point, I will make a video about Euroski at some point!

Prices though have gone up a lot in the UK so still comparable. The one thing going by videos that seems very expensive is olive oil which surprises me considering how much is made there. What would be the average price for a litre of decent quality olive oil in Spain today? Also is it good enough to use as we would virgin olive oil in the UK ie on salads unheated?

Great shopping trip Alex..hope you enjoy your holiday 🌞 I also preferred it when prices were in pesatas . More beer for your money. 🍾

@MallorcaUnderTheSun

9 ай бұрын

Hahaha Glyn, also if prices were in pesatas, then I really would be KZread millionaire! 😜

Hi Alex, have you made a similar video for 2024? (Or could you please 😇). Is Eroski (in general) considered to be a good option if Mercadona isn't close by?

@MallorcaUnderTheSun

8 күн бұрын

Really good idea - definitely will be doing a follow up and price guides - thanks for the reminder !

Do they have an organic section and/or organic produce/meat?

@MallorcaUnderTheSun

7 ай бұрын

Not in Mercadona but you will find organic products in Aldi! I'll make a video there at some point!

Wow the wines are so cheap.

@MallorcaUnderTheSun

9 ай бұрын

Almost cheaper than water 😜

@chulkcha

9 ай бұрын

@@MallorcaUnderTheSun can't believe 8lt of water is under $1 !!! That's insane

6 Alhambra for 3.60 that’s all you need to know 🍻

@MallorcaUnderTheSun

9 ай бұрын

Hahaha yes 🍻

ALEX WHY TO YOU NOT GO TO ALCAMPO ITS UCH BETTER SUPERMARKET. WHERE THE SPANISH SHOP.

@MallorcaUnderTheSun

9 ай бұрын

BECAUSE WHY WOULD ANYONE HOLIDAYING IN PALMANOVA, ALCUDIA, CALA D'OR, CALA BONA ETC DRIVE TO THE ONLY ALCAMPO SUPERMARKET ON THE ISLAND? ;)

I think the prices in the supermarket you took us to in this video are low.

@MallorcaUnderTheSun

6 ай бұрын

Haha that’s what everyone’s been saying !!