2023-05-08 13:26:50
Entry-level products and fresh products remain cheaper in Belgium than in neighboring countries, notes Testachats, following comparing the prices of 162 products in Belgium, France, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. Faced with rising prices, which reached 20% in April, some Belgians have in fact taken to shopping abroad.
For people who live near France, it is possible to save 9% on their weekly basket by shopping on the other side of the border, the consumer organization has calculated. A difference of 34% with Belgian prices exists, for example, for cereal or dairy products, 13% for non-alcoholic drinks, and 64% for a 1.5 liter bottle of Evian, he illustrates. She.
However, Belgium is not a loser at all levels. First-price Belgian products are notably 7% cheaper than in France, as are private label products, fruit and vegetables (-16%), fish (-11%) and meat (-8 %).
Moreover, international brands generally cost more in Belgium than in other countries, with the exception of the Netherlands. International brand cleaning and hygiene products are the cheapest in Germany, while it is the most advantageous to buy beer and alcoholic beverages in Luxembourg.
Testachats concludes by recommending turning to distributor brands, on average 51% cheaper than international brands, for equivalent quality. The consumer association also advises comparing supermarkets with each other and always checking unit prices to avoid false promotions.
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