How Much Does Stuff Cost?
Oct 18th, 2004 | 11:12 AM
#23
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NO that is not true, in fact it is a ridiculous statement. Paris is generally a bit cheaper than London. I can't speak to Rome. Use an ATM or change money and have Pounds or Euro to spend.
Not knowing where you live it's hard to compare prices for you, but there are reasonable meals to be found in every European city.
Paris crepes stand, bakery to-go sandwiches, small cafes and bistros all offer good value (most restaurants have menus posted outside the door). Ethnic food in London is something to check out. And in any city visiting a grocery store for picnic meals is worth doing some of the time.
Not knowing where you live it's hard to compare prices for you, but there are reasonable meals to be found in every European city.
Paris crepes stand, bakery to-go sandwiches, small cafes and bistros all offer good value (most restaurants have menus posted outside the door). Ethnic food in London is something to check out. And in any city visiting a grocery store for picnic meals is worth doing some of the time.
Oct 18th, 2004 | 01:49 PM
#24
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It really does depend on where you live. In my small town in central Washington state there's probably only a couple restaurants where you would be able to spend as much as $25 on a meal...price for a good pasta dish, for example, is $8-$10. So, when in London , the lowest form of meal is 6 pounds it is shocking. However, in my book eating out for too many meals gets old so I frequent grocery stores. While in Rome we bought a huge salami at a street vendor's....ate on it for several days. That plus a good bread, cheese, some fruit, veggies like carrots, broccoli, lettuce and you are set. Actually, I've lost weight on my three month-long trips in the past three years. I wonder why.
