Hi all,
Since I%26#39;m *extremely* on budget, I am looking for some ways to keep the food expenses to the minimum (while still healthy). I got a very decent housing deal but one drawback is that it%26#39;s not convenient to use the kitchen.
At the places I%26#39;ve lived before - especially US %26amp; Budapest - quick-service restaurants/shops (sometimes called street restaurants, not fast-food though) are usually one of the best options. Just an example, a meal (rice %26amp; one course) costs less than 5 dollars in the US and 3 dollars in Budapest. Do you know where I can find things like this in Paris? Oh, I%26#39;m fine with all types of food - French, Vnese, Chinese, Turkish, etc - but if you can give a variety of suggestions, that%26#39;s even better!
A second question, also related to food: what is the most economical way to do grocery (fruit, bread, milk, cheese, etc)? I tried Champion and Quick, but haven%26#39;t found any difference yet.
Again, from my experience, there can be significant price difference between large supermarket and 24/7 shops, or even between large supermarkets (Walmart is always cheaper than Shaw%26#39;s in the US, or Tesco is often cheaper than Sainsbury in the UK).
I%26#39;m trying to survive days by days, so I really appreciate any help or assistance you might offer. Merci beaucoup!
PS: I live near La Defense, specifically Pont de Neuilly, so any options near there are great. Otherwise it%26#39;s fine too, since I have Carte Orange and don%26#39;t mind doing some exercise.
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For inexpensive groceries, Monoprix is a good bet.
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When you are in the latin quarter, you will find a lot of options in the tourist areas such as greek gyros for very little money. One of my favorites is the paninis. On the corner of Blvd St. germain and Rue de la harpe, just next to McDonalds is a panini stand that has a panini and drink special for just 3 euro. You can choose bottled water or soda of choice. It is the best lunch deal on the go that I know of.
There are a few places to eat vietnamese and %26quot;pho%26quot; if you are interested. I went to a cantine type restaurant located on Rue Monge in the 5th. It was very inexpensive.
Going to any of the street markets is always a good bargain for fresh fruit, etc. I love to get a rotisserie chicken and then buy bread and some wine. You can buy a decent bordeaux for as little as 3 euro at either monoprix or a wine shop.
Actually, it can be a bit of a fun challenge to find inexpensive ways to eat in Paris. I am always amazed at how little OR how much you can spend to eat.
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hi, going to paris with the family and would like to know roughly how much things are going to cost from the supermarket. and to know if we are getting ripped of.
thanks nel
psj@iprimus.com.au
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hi, going to paris with the family and would like to know roughly how much things are going to cost from the supermarket. and to know if we are getting ripped of.
Prices are always indicated, it is a legal obligation. I don%26#39;t think you will be ripped off in a supermarket.
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