Grocery shopping / best products at good price in Shanghai?

Hi daid,

Like you said, home comforts can be expensive. If you're looking to reduce costs, I suggest you try suss out the local vendors for your grocery essentials. Buying food in Shanghai shouldn't be a problem if you know what to look out for.

Steer clear of Western supermarkets like Tesco, Walmart and Carrefour. Instead, visit chains like Lianhua, Hualian and Jiadeli as well as the famous wet markets of Shanghai. They will definitely have a good collection of fresh fruits and vegetables to help your young family grow.

You can apply the same logic to eating out. Foreign food establishments are for more likely to enforce a service charge while your local mian guan eaterie may be an ideal choice when spending becomes tight.

Have you tried online shopping? It can help you have a busy schedule to manage, although it might not be as cost effective.

GIve me a shout if you need more help.

Brett

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