you don't mention beer?

food prices haven't increased at all (or only marginally) but here's my tip. if you see lots of spanish people in a shop it's because that shop has normal prices and normal merchandise. you'll find such places in the local markets where you can buy local produce veg, meat and fish at reasonable prices, or the BIG supermarkets syp/eroski/suma/hiper centro where the quality isn't so good, but prices are fairly low.

if you want to pay a fortune over the odds then search out mother's pride bread, heinz baked beans, walkers crisps and watneys red barrel in your 24 hour a day spa shop in your resort.

sdII

Thanx for that - of course the beer IS the most important thing but to be honest I had looked up a post further down the list which said the beer prices hadnt changed much at all - you agree with that?

I have been to the 'eroski' before so if their prices haven't changed much that's good!!

Tracie

We were wondering the same so im glad you posted traciep68. My mum has just returned from Benidorm and whilst I appreciate its a completely different place, she worried with me some of the prices of things. She paid €2.20 for a can of coke and €3.50 for a cornetto which at today's current exchange rate, worked out around £2 for a coke and £3 for a ice cream !

It made me panic about taking enough money. I will worry no more.

Sarah

OMG i hope these Benidorm prices DO NOT Ibiza prices - please someone re-assure me n Sarah that we don't need to win the lottery to go on a 2 week self catering holiday :o(

Tracy

I think the prices your Mum mentioned will be at the hotel. Hotels can be dearer for instance last year the hotel I stayed in in Benidorm was 3.5 Euros for a bottle of house wine with your meal but a very small glass was nearly 2 euros around the pool. Ice creams were 2 euros each with the pound not being strong it makes things alot dearer.

I`ve been to both Ibiza and Benidorm lots of times and there are still places that rip you off but lots of places where you can get a coke for 1 euro and a pint for a euro. Menu of the day including half a bottle of wine for under 10 euros. If you want a can of coke buy it from the supermarket, ice creams too are alot cheaper from the sumermarket. If you go to a large supermarket and buy spainish products you will find things cheaper than the uk. If you want beans and cearel take some in your case, take some coffee and tea, wasshing up stuff.

I went to Benalmadena at easter and I watched what we spent by going in the bars that had there prices displayed outside that way I knew what to expect, I actually spent a lot less than the year before by doing this. I also did notice that a lot more bars had offers on. If things are quiet the bars wil bring their prices down.

I wouldn`t worry too much, we don`t take loads of spend but we are still going away 3 times this year even though the pound isn`t strong.

Christine w. The items mentioned were purchased in a supermarket. Mum is quite savvy as far as purchasing items on holiday, probably more so than me, so even she was shocked at how expensive these things were whilst she was there. Im hoping it was just Beni prices.

We are going to Ibiza with about 10 other people and staying in a villa. We have already discussed and agreed on a "purse" that we all contribute towards and then use the money for food shopping and alcohol. Hopefully this will work out the best way to go.

Only just over a week to go so im dead excited Traciep68, when do you go? If I go before you, I will post a price list of the basics!

Sarah

Hello again! - Sarah I don't go for another 5 weeks yet (July 14th) so I would really appreciate you letting me know........hope you have a great time, where abouts are you goin in ibiza? I am goin to santa eulalia.

Anyone else been recently to Ibiza that can reassure Sarah before she goes?????
Tracie

Hi Tracie

We are going to San Carlos which is not far from Es Cana. Never been to Ibiza before so am really excited. Not long now though.

Ill keep an eye on the prices when we are there and get back to you.

Sarah

Sarah I am suprized that the expensive things your mum bought were at a supermarket. I think the uk items are very dear wherever you go in Spain now due to the pound being weak. I think the smaller supermarket close to apartment or the one belonging to the apartments are always more expensive. I always go to one of the larger ones if I can.

Not sure of supermarkets in San Carlos but there is one in Santa Eulalia which has some good priced items.

Have a great time Sarah what ever the costs you will be away and most things will be cheaper than the uk.

I don`t go while August and would be intrested to know the prices whillst your there.

completely by coincidence i have been out shopping for a few essentials just now.
mahou classic beer 47 cents
coca cola 45 cents
gourmet tuna pizza €4.39
pescador wine 3.79
papas crisps €1.30
6 country eggs €1.30
how's that?

sdII

Thanks spottydogII. Not sure i could cope with the tuna pizza though even if it is gourmet . I will have to see for myself what the prices are when I get there.

As long as I can buy San Miguel by the litre bottle (one of the best reasons for visiting Spain) and basic food that dont cost the earth, I dont mind. I can only spend what I have.

Thanks for the list though.

Christine. I know, I was surprised when mum said it wasnt a little supermarket but quite a big one. I think it was just inflated Beni prices personally.

I shall take some basics with me - pesto sauce (my daughter lives on the stuff with pasta which I can buy anywhere), some variety cereals and of course my tea bags. Im not fussy about buying unknown brands and never have bothered to find known brands when holidaying (apart from tea) so im sure it will be fine.

Happy holidays all.

Sarah

Hi all. Im back from a brilliant week on sunny Ibiza which was hot, hot, hot

Food prices. I dont think these have changed significantly. Think my mum was ripped off to be honest in Benidorm.

I cant remember exact prices but things were roughly the same as last year and we didnt spend anything in excess. I think if you go for the named brands then you will find things more expensive but shop around for the local brands as they are just as good, if not better. We used the new Eroski supermarket in Es Cana and it was brilliant for everything we needed. We did a €300 shop on the first day (Monday) which kept us going till the Friday (there were 11 of us in our group), this included a very large amount of beer, wine and cider We did have to top up things like milk and bread.

Hope that helps

Sarah

Hi Sarah

Can you tell me where the Eroski supermarket is in Es Cana (or nearby bars/hotels if you don't know the street name)?

Thanks

The new Eroski supermarket is on the Es Cana road in Santa Eulalia. It is just after the turning for Mangos.