Northern Ireland shopping

Ladyinthedark

I'm going up the north I'm just wondering if anyone can tell me is it worth it buying something in Northern Ireland that's cheaper then in the south ,might pay for my trip,thanks

rainbow kirby

The exchange rate is much more favourable than it used to be - depends what you're getting of course though!

Ladyinthedark

rainbow kirby wrote: »

The exchange rate is much more favourable than it used to be - depends what you're getting of course though!

Where's the best rate of exchange at if I have a lot of euro to change

somesoldiers

Ladyinthedark wrote: »

Where's the best rate of exchange at if I have a lot of euro to change

We go to Asda in Enniskillen every 4-6 weeks to do a big grocery shop including clothes for the kids, nappies, etc. We live in Kells so is only 75 minutes drive.
Even with the exchange rate being favourable a lot of stuff is just cheaper there than it would be in Tesco or SuperValu and is all the same brands. We would typically spend £400-500 which down south would probably cost €600-700
I usually just pay with my card but at times I have seen people queue at the exchange kiosk in Asda perhaps they are more clued in to the rate than me.
Watch out for coffee shops etc one only gave us 75p to the € to change €20 even thought the rate should have been nearer 90p. Do research online if you have any large purchases in mind

Do I feel guilty about spending my money up north....not a bit, we have been getting screwed here for years. Last month I got a large bonus that I worked hard for and 54% was taken off before I even got it, I'll recoup some of it saving money on shopping thank you very much

Ladyinthedark

somesoldiers wrote: »

We go to Asda in Enniskillen every 4-6 weeks to do a big grocery shop including clothes for the kids, nappies, etc. We live in Kells so is only 75 minutes drive.
Even with the exchange rate being favourable a lot of stuff is just cheaper there than it would be in Tesco or SuperValu and is all the same brands. We would typically spend £400-500 which down south would probably cost €600-700
I usually just pay with my card but at times I have seen people queue at the exchange kiosk in Asda perhaps they are more clued in to the rate than me.
Watch out for coffee shops etc one only gave us 75p to the € to change €20 even thought the rate should have been nearer 90p. Do research online if you have any large purchases in mind

Do I feel guilty about spending my money up north....not a bit, we have been getting screwed here for years. Last month I got a large bonus that I worked hard for and 54% was taken off before I even got it, I'll recoup some of it saving money on shopping thank you very much

Wow that's brilliant my daughter needs a tv and I'm looking at buying a cheap car

tracey turnblad

Medication is also much cheaper, paracetamol, ibuprofen, hay fever tablets, the list goes on

Ladyinthedark

tracey turnblad wrote: »

Medication is also much cheaper, paracetamol, ibuprofen, hay fever tablets, the list goes on

So Asda for food shopping,what about TVs

somesoldiers

Ladyinthedark wrote: »

Wow that's brilliant my daughter needs a tv and I'm looking at buying a cheap car

You would still need to pay VRT to register any imported car in the south. This may eat up and saving you have made, will depend on type of car etc just be aware

EagererBeaver

Look up a card service called Revolut. Big thread about it in the banking forum. Gets you great exchange rates with no fees and is simple to use.

annascott

The exchange rate is ok at the moment but High Street shop prices are cheaper in the North too. I am always surprised to see how much extra we are charged on this side for the same items in Next, M&S, Boots etc. There is more choice too.