But is it much cheaper to buy from a market? I know fruit can be really cheap, especially near the end of the day, but what about things like bread and meat? Are these cheaper or is it not much difference?
Thanks, Rob :)
Sainsbury's is expensive (kinda shows your parents are well off that you shop there).
Street markets are NOT cheap for many things.
You would do better shopping at a discount store such as LIDL or ALDI - personally I like LIDL but each to there own.
Look to simple basics (lentils, rice, in season vegetables, pasta and ramen) - flavour with decent cheap herbs, ginger, garlic, onions.
Food is cheap if you make a modest amount of effort in shopping and learning to cook.
Full grant? Which century are you living in. Grants were phased out years ago (i know because I was the last year to get a grant and I finished university in 1997).
At university my most common shop was Aldi and I'd use there or Lidl nowadays. Sainsbury's is relatively expensive (although cheaper than Tesco or Waitrose).
There are not that many street markets in London and most of those that exist don't sell food. Those that do are normally overpriced "homemade" products. Also there is less regulation of food sold in markets.
Yes i used to Live in Fulham and was employed on wheel barrows street markets selling Fruit and Vegetables cheaper than shops Lower Overheads
Algate east markets ( Petticoat Lane ) food snacks Fresh and Cheaper
My sister works for Tesco and shops at the markets around the elephant and Castle
I took My sister to Convent Garden to watch the Buskers she asked for a Cup of tea we went around the Corner and 1 Pound for a cup of tea we went to another shop and a Giant Cornish pasty 3.50 UK pounds
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London Goes from the Cor Blimey Guvnor ! ! to that's cheep
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Some things are cheaper, some are more expensive. Bread is probably cheaper at the supermarket - on a street market it is likely to be hand made by a small local bakery, rather than the cheap sliced rubbish.
They can be good value, but not like in other cities which have a real street food culture. You can be lucky on non-perishables, but most 'bargains' tend to be foods past their best and in quantities that you can't use before they finally expire. Sainsbury's as others say is mid range even on their budget lines - you'll want to explore Lidl, Aldi, Poundland etc - or Tesco's 'Everyday Value' range.
At the risk of sounding like Baroness Jenkins, you need to know how to cook and what to cook - and she recommends local markets and budget chains - although you might aspire to more than her porridge for 4p.
As dear Katherine Whitehorn once said (sometime ago), if meat costs 35p/lb we think it cheap, if vegetables cost 35p/lb we think them expensive - moral: eat vegetables.
Never shop at Sainsburys it is expensive. You need to try Aldi or Lidls. Bread and meat will be expensive as they are usually home made and home grown. Veg and fruit will be cheaper.
It all depends what market. That depends where in London you are. There are some of the normal "old fashioned" type markets, with fruit and veg stalls who are cheaper than most supermarkets, and usually nicer too. But there are also these posh "farmers markets" which have experience products.
Street Markets are generally cheaper for fruit and vegetables but they can come from doubtful sources. For reasons of food safety and hygiene I would never buy cooked products like bread in a street market. Do not skimp on food. Good food is vital for a healthy life and consider Organic options.
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