For the same 25 products, the bill amounts to 79.94 euros at Auchan, 105.46 at Colruyt Arlon and 110.99 € at Cora.
First of all, there’s no comparison when it comes to drinks, whether it’s water, sparkling wine or lemonade, the difference is impressive. We sometimes go from simple to double. The six bottles of Perrier are €5.39 at Cora and Colruyt, (well, well) but drop to 2.69 at Auchan. Note that this price is for the purchase of two packs. Ironically in Europe, Bru sparkling water, produced in Belgium, is cheaper in France by almost one euro compared to the cheapest price in Belgium (Colruyt). Very big difference for the Ice tea, three euros for four bottles! This is nothing new, taxes mean that many Belgians stock up on drinks in Longwy.
We also meet this Arlonais with packs of Coke and water overflowing from the cart. “When I come here, we stock up, it’s worth it“, says this border worker.
Double the price of pasta in Belgium
Among the products that Belgians like to buy in France, everything related to yogurts and cheeses. The eight Activia potiquets are €3.09 at Auchan, €4.99 at Messancy and Arlon.
Some biscuits do much better in Mont Saint-Martin: like the Choco-Prince which are half the price at Cora.
Another purchase made en masse by Belgians is pasta. These are sometimes double in Belgium. French bargains are the same when it comes to sauces.
At first glance, animal feed is also more interesting in France, Friskies croquettes for kitty are 1.5 euros less for the 5 kg package.
We have the impression that in the fruit and vegetable section, the prices are balanced except for grapes. 4 euros more difference for two kilos at Colruyt. Cucumbers, tomatoes, salads, once Belgium wins, once France.
What is certain, faced with these prices, we really feel that Belgians are turning towards the south, especially since Leclerc de Lexy is also favored by Belgians. The Cora must also deal with the work of the national in front of his home.
Hypermarkets that are no longer always unanimous: “I don’t go to these kinds of stores anymore, they’re too big.” we are told
In the end, the remark of this Belgian sums up the interest quite well: It all depends on where you live, yes, it’s interesting to go to France, but if it’s to put back this gain in the price of gasoline…”
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