What is the best way to shop in Australia? How can I make my money stretch?

Groceries:

First things first – food. The main supermarkets are Coles and Woolworths, but Aldi normally has the best prices. Markets are also a great place to buy produce and fish. When looking for toiletries, Priceline is the place to go for the lowest price.

Bargaining:

When shopping in Australia bartering, bargaining, or haggling is not common and will not be responded well to in most cases. The price it reads on the tag is the price you will pay. When shopping at markets, garage sales, second hand dealers, furniture stores, or when buying a vehicle, bargaining can work to your advantage. And if you are willing to pay in cash you do have much more bargaining power.

Markets:

They are a great place to find bargains on clothing, souvenirs, and food. Most markets are held during the day on Fridays and Saturdays. For the best price on Australiana souvenirs head to Chinatown! Paddy’s Market, open Wednesday to Sunday from 9am to 5pm offers great deals on everything from boomerangs, t-shirts, luggage, groceries, fish and so much more!

Sales/On the Cheap:

The end of the season, and the end of the financial year are a great time to buy clothing, as stores will offer great discounts in order to clear out their remaining inventory. If you cant wait until then, second hand shops also offer clothing and other goods at very low prices.

City Shopping:

Cities are the place to shop! Melbourne by far is the fashon capitol of the country, Australians often fly to Melbourne for the weekend jus for he shopping! Wouldn't that be a nice? The other Australian cites also have quite the fashion scene. Information on Shopping in Sydney! Be warned, shops d close rather early in Australia, if you want to do late shopping, stores stay open a bit later on Thursday nights.

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For more information on making your money stretch while travelling Australia, Check out this blog: Sydney on the Cheap!