Cost of Living | Mercadona shopping | Spain 2024

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We show you around Mercadona, the largest chain of supermarkets in Spain!
Our local store is in San Luis, Torrevieja, Alicante (Costa Blanca).
Even though the cost of living has gone up here just like the rest of the world, we think that Mercadona still offers great value for money.
Watch our video to see the wide variety of products on offer and see if you could manage your weekly shop here, WE DO!!
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@Boabybah2009 3 месяца назад

We went to mercadona every other day last year on holiday and tried different wines each time. Not once did we pay more than 3 quid or get a bad wine. The quality of the food and drink was amazing. Thanks for posting

@britslivinginspain 3 месяца назад

Hi. Thanks for the comment! We’ve never had a bad wine from there neither 😃

@Paul-eb4jp Месяц назад

We pay 1.40 for the Fidencio, it might not please the connoisseur but I like it.

@britslivinginspain Месяц назад

@Paul-eb4jp is that the one that used to be around 90cents to 110 a bottle? Sound familiar, and we used to drink it as well, before we started paying a little more for the syrah. Thanks for watching and the comment 😊

@mara_jade021 Месяц назад

Sincerely, I am Spanish learning English. And the wines of that price range are really not good at all. Most of us use them to cook or like a day to day drink if there is nothing better. I mean they are no bad. But for us the difference with them and something a little better with no much of increase in the price.

@britslivinginspain Месяц назад

@@mara_jade021 Hi and thank you for watching and the comment. We don’t actually buy this very cheap wine ourselves, we like some of Mercadonas other wine (actually, still cheap, we like the Uvas Syrah). We did show these cheap bottles and cartons because in lots of other countries it’s difficult to find wine (even like this wine) at under 10€. We just wanted to show people how cheap (and still drinkable) the wine is here compared to other countries. 🍷

@mattsnap3986 3 месяца назад

Remember the mercadona and the quality of the food compared to uk and wipes the floor with every uk supermarket. Loved it.

@britslivinginspain 3 месяца назад

Thanks for watching and the comment 😊

@samcarter1898 2 месяца назад

I love this video, guys! Thanks for making it. I’m sitting here in Birmingham today three weeks after you posted this. It’s great to see. I wish English supermarkets were like this, I’m a cook and I just love that they sell this variety of stuff like chicken carcasses and rabbits and quail and Partridge and pigs ears everything. There are so many amazing recipes that you can make with what they sell there. And you’re absolutely right that meat does look so fresh and lovely. Brilliant, I’ve got to get myself to Spain right away! 😊 Thanks

@britslivinginspain 2 месяца назад

Thanks for watching and the comment.. Andy worked in Birmingham for 8 years... know where I'd rather be 😉- sending you some sunshine 🌞

@lynnegeddes7532 3 месяца назад

The tomato jam is to die for, it’s really good

@britslivinginspain 3 месяца назад

Thanks for letting us know! We need to try it! We’ve just made a batch of homemade tomato and chilli jam! Thanks for watching. ☺️

@manueloval5108 2 месяца назад

Los productos del MERCADONA suelen ser un poquito mas caros pero tambien son de la maxima calidad!!❤ Gracias por hablar bien y mostrar las cosas buenas de mi pais !!!❤❤❤

@britslivinginspain 2 месяца назад

Gracias por sus comentarios. Nos encanta España y sólo podemos decir cosas buenas de este fabuloso país que consideramos nuestro hogar.

@maria_Scrap. 2 месяца назад

Mercadona no es el más caro es carrefour

@grahamjohnson4702 16 дней назад

You are completely wrong, Mercadona is not a little more expensive in any department and competes with Lidl in a lot of things.

@victor________ Месяц назад

Shopped at Mercadona for the first time today. I was amazed that it’s cheaper than Carrefour and the sizes are bigger. Really delicious and high quality

@britslivinginspain Месяц назад

We shop in both for different items. Thanks for watching 👍

@thelmadavidson1492 2 месяца назад

I love going into supermarkets when I’m abroad and having a good look around!😊

@britslivinginspain 2 месяца назад

Ha ha ha- you're not the only one! Thanks for watching and the comment 😊- Andy

@frgv4060 2 месяца назад

20 years shopping our groceries at Mercadona but you folks have tried more things than we ever did 😂 Btw: Our preferred wine for everyday meals is “Borsao”. We fell in love with the cariñena grape while in the Aragon’s Pyrenees.

@britslivinginspain 2 месяца назад

@@frgv4060 Thanks for watching and the comment. We do like eating 😂! We’ll have to give the wine a try.

@isabelquinones7336 3 месяца назад

Ofspring of Spanish parents living in London. We always shop in Mercadona when back in Spain.. Love the choice you get. Great video very informative and impressed with your knowledge of products 😊👌

@britslivinginspain 3 месяца назад

Thanks for watching and the comment- really appreciated ♥️

@brucewayne2773 3 месяца назад

Lol, I love shopping at the Mercadona while we are in Barcelona, my favorite grocery store. Love their freshly squeezed OJ machine.

@britslivinginspain 3 месяца назад

Hi Bruce. Thanks for watching. You’re right about their OJ 😃

@brucewayne2773 3 месяца назад

@@britslivinginspain 👍

@nurefsanakgun5469 3 месяца назад

Hi I will come to Barcelona in July what do you think one vegetarian person pay for one month for food?

@brucewayne2773 3 месяца назад

@@nurefsanakgun5469 Maybe $1000 usd at most

@britslivinginspain 3 месяца назад

@@nurefsanakgun5469 Hi, it’s difficult to say really, we’re not based in Barcelona. Where we live the cost of living is generally much cheaper than the Barcelona area. If you find the local fresh food markets where the locals do their shopping that would be the cheapest way and the produce is all really fresh and nice quality. However, beware the tourist markets like La Boqueria, they’re interesting to visit and the food is good but they are soooo expensive and aimed at the tourist market. Enjoy your travels.

@lizcoleman5229 2 месяца назад

I love shopping at Mercadona. Their prepared paella is really good, if you like paella.

@britslivinginspain 2 месяца назад

Thanks for watching 👍 we like it as well. Bizarrely, a girl in the office has brought some in today for her lunch... 😋

@lizcoleman5229 2 месяца назад

@@britslivinginspain😅😅

@richardnoble5223 3 месяца назад

That's a really good thing to do as it helps tourists/holiday makers know what prices to expect and what things are. Keep up the fantastic work!

@britslivinginspain 3 месяца назад

Hi Richardo! Thanks for the comment. We’ll keep the videos coming ☺️

@mibutties 3 месяца назад

Good video. We’re coming in September for 3 months and this was really useful. Thanks keep it up.

@britslivinginspain 3 месяца назад

Thanks for watching and the comment- we've got plenty in our back catalogue that may also help 👍

@Justino_Nicolás 3 месяца назад

I live in Dubai, and I've just ran out of lentejas pardinas, everytime I come back to Spain I always return to Dubai with my luggage allowance maxed out with Mercadona products. 'Bueno, bonito y barato.'

@britslivinginspain 3 месяца назад

My family like to stock up and take things home too! Thanks for watching! ☺️

@tautau2940 2 месяца назад

Pues mira bien de donde son las lentejas

@JamesCampbell-o6u 3 месяца назад

Hi from Falkirk, thanks for a very good video on shopping in Mercadona helps us when we are over in Cabo Roig.

@britslivinginspain 3 месяца назад

Hi! Thanks for the comment, glad you found it useful 😃

@vanesag.9863 2 месяца назад

If I remember correctly the owner of Mercadona has a family member with food alergies. This is the motive why they have a lot of gluten free or lactose free/vegan products on shelf.

@britslivinginspain 2 месяца назад

Thank you for watching and commenting 😄

@adanmunizmartin4842 2 месяца назад

Thats correct

@aliciamata4323 2 месяца назад

Juan Roig's daughter.

@ruthtait5701 3 месяца назад

Thanks so enjoyed that, I shop at Mercadona and you showed me new products, going to try the body cream you recommened!!

@britslivinginspain 3 месяца назад

Thanks for watching and commenting!- hope it's good 👍

@mogsya3367 2 месяца назад

Chocolate in the EU has less sugar in than UK chocolate, even now. Once went to Rowntrees and their overseas range of a lot of their products were done different for the continent. So, you are ok with Mercadona chocolate and be healthy. Win win!

@britslivinginspain 2 месяца назад

Thanks for the info! Mercadona chocolate is delicious 😋

@penalvam 3 месяца назад

New thing I saw last time, it was the lunch meal prepare for take away 😊..like a portion of pasta, rice, fideuá etc..whatever that day has prepared. Luv it!

@britslivinginspain 3 месяца назад

Can't remember how much of that we've covered here... there's a video we did with a comparison between offerings of Mercadona and Carrefour. A lot of the fresh cooked/ ready meals are good 👍 Thanks for watching and the comment 😊

@penalvam 3 месяца назад

Regards from Edinburgh..I will be in elche, Costa Blanca en August for the fiestas 😊 I can not wait. Chocolate valor 😅😅 a few ones tablets I will bring with me 😏 ..will mercado. My sis said that is more expensive now. Diaprix or dia día is cheaper 😊

@britslivinginspain 3 месяца назад

Enjoy the Fiestas!

@barbaraprice5117 3 месяца назад

We shop at Mercadona, by far the best for fruit and veg. Tried other supermercados, markets, stores.. the produce doesn’t last as long as those from mercadona. Very informative video.

@britslivinginspain 3 месяца назад

Thanks for watching and the comment! 😄

@fcjose31 2 месяца назад

El Mejor sitio para comprar fruta y verdura son los mercados tradicionales, tambien carnes certificadas, por ejemplo Ternera de Avila, ademas para encontrar productos de todo el Mundo sobretodo Latinoamerica, el Pescado fresco, yo como Español lo compro en Mercados tradicionales de este Tipo. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-qUGn9WBnzho.htmlsi=ealjMngqvDNf6-xA&t=1

@Paul_G_Eats 3 месяца назад

What a great selection of food, Great video guys

@britslivinginspain 3 месяца назад

Hi Paul! Thanks for watching.

@c1p1moore 3 месяца назад

Just found you guys & RU-vid channel 👍 Excellent I must say & professionally collated 👏 Tip Top

@britslivinginspain 3 месяца назад

Many thanks for watching and the comment- it's appreciated 🙏😊

@grahamjohnson4702 3 месяца назад

Where you were shopping is obviously one of the largest Mercadona stores, but where I live we have smaller stores here in Benidorm and surrounding and don't get half the variety you were showing and as you say the prices are different. As for gaseosa I buy that in 1.5 litre bottles, and it is soda water, but you can also get flavoured gaseosa with lemon and other flavours usually in cans though. I wish we had a Mercadona that big near me, I would be there every week, but I do have a discount store near me where I can get warehouse prices without a club card, so that has to do me along with my Lidl shopping.

@britslivinginspain 3 месяца назад

Thanks fornthe comment. This one is maybe 2km from Helens ho8se. There's one in torrevieja centre that's as big, maybe bigger, and the range there is slightly different with only maybe 5km apart...

@fatrobinbooks754 3 месяца назад

I made the mistake of buying the cooked eggs when we first moved here. I got quite the surprise when I got home and tried to make an omelette! I love the mango ice lollies and also the strawberry ones. the lemon ice thingies are lovely too, they are in a pack of six tubs.

@britslivinginspain 3 месяца назад

Thanks for the comment! We like all of their ice creams tbh 😂

@patriciab3739 3 месяца назад

Excellent - Brilliant !! Thanks for sharing, must check the San Luis Mercadona - looks great, so much choice. Hi Bob 😎

@britslivinginspain 3 месяца назад

Hi Patricia! Thanks for the comment, Bob says Hi! 😃

@glumonion1454 Месяц назад

My wife loves a Mercadona. Not that one though 😂(if it’s the one I’m thinking of between the lakes on the outskirts of Torrevieja). Too long and narrow so we can never find anything in there. One thing I would say about Mercadona, is that they are so clean and tidy that when you go to any other supermarket (anywhere, any country) they all look grubby. Their toilets are usually very clean too.

@britslivinginspain Месяц назад

Yes, you were right about which store we were in! We like this one because we know where everything is 😂. Thanks for watching and the comment

@grahamjohnson4702 16 дней назад

Yes, they do have toilets, a rarity in Spain.

@roderickmacgregor4867 3 месяца назад

Just back from Lanzarote and my first time in Spain since being diagnosed as coeliac ( sin gluten ) we found that Mercadona was bloody brilliant for Sin Gluten gluten free products, from the range of stuff that is made as gluten free and the range of products that are marked as gluten free when In uk they would have wheat or rusk in it. I was in hog heaven they had everything from gluten free beer to bread cereal to sweets.And my wife loves that wine for 2:40 a bottle lol great video guys my wife is a subscriber so decided to join her as love ur stuff Hi Bob !!!!

@britslivinginspain 3 месяца назад

Hi. Thanks for that! Mercadona do have a great range for people with special dietary requirements, so do Carrefour. Glad you found what you needed when you were visiting!

@tomasgreco2811 2 месяца назад

The son of Juan Roig, the proprietor of Mercadona, is Celiac.

@cate3017 3 месяца назад

Tuna in the glass jar is super chunky for a salad. Love Mercadona

@britslivinginspain 3 месяца назад

We tend to get the caballa (Mackrel?) In tins for salad. Thanks for watching 😊

@thechipman2473 3 месяца назад

Amazing selection of meats there, ham hock is always good roasted and cutting up into a soup with good stock and veg x

@britslivinginspain 3 месяца назад

Hi! Thanks for the comment. We’re gonna try the ham hock with a Thai recipe. We’ll let you know how it goes! 😋

@jameshollyoak8230 3 месяца назад

Love that shop found the one in playa del ingles , a large baguette was 15 c , , six tangerines 50c , so many bargains

@britslivinginspain 3 месяца назад

Thanks for the comment! Lots of bargains in mercadona 😃

@grahamcooper445 3 месяца назад

The frozen chicken kebab meet is awesome - takes minutes to fry and its good with chips, rice, salad, pitta bread and tsatsiki (also from Mercadona) 😊

@britslivinginspain 3 месяца назад

Helen was sceptical about that kebab meat but maybe we need to give it a try! Thanks for the comment! 😄

@grahamjohnson4702 3 месяца назад

I think it is good also.

@britslivinginspain 3 месяца назад

Know what I'm buying next shopping trip!- Andy

@geoffcrisp7225 Месяц назад

We love Mercadona because they stock a wide range of gluten free food for Coeliac's. Vitality import for our granddaughter who is very high on the Ceoliac scale.

@britslivinginspain Месяц назад

Thanks for watching and the comment. It's one of the reasons why we did this video so people could see availability of gluten free products etc.

@carainfrance 2 месяца назад

We don’t go to Mercadona often. It feels like Aldi to me. I like the little shop in my village with regional products. However the toasted salted almonds at Mercadona are definitely my favorite.

@britslivinginspain 2 месяца назад

Thanks for watching and the comment- those almonds are very morish! 😊

@kepasss Месяц назад

Las pipas 🌻 ni las marcas de renombré son mejores que las de.mercadona.

@j.n.h.4172 2 месяца назад

Good information. Good job! 'Viva Torrevieja (south Alicante, Mediterranean sea)'.

@britslivinginspain 2 месяца назад

Thanks for watching and the comment!

@mulberryaddict938 Месяц назад

Love playing sausage roulette when in France and Spain. Always a surprise as to what it’s gonna taste like.

@britslivinginspain Месяц назад

@@mulberryaddict938 🤣🤣🤣🤣 thanks for watching 👍

@Juan_Dystopian 3 месяца назад

Mercadona is the most famous Spanish supermarket even when it's one of the most expensive. It's convenient frequently.

@britslivinginspain 3 месяца назад

Thanks for watching and the comment 😊

@maalfons 2 месяца назад

Not one of the most expensive

@carloselver7114 2 месяца назад

Don't give wrong information. Mercadona is cheaper than other large supermarket chains. It is cheaper than Carrefour, than Eroski... and so on a long list. Look for the comparison prepared by the OCU before making such unfortunate statements.

@britslivinginspain 2 месяца назад

@@carloselver7114 We agree. We find it much cheaper to shop in Mercadona than lots of other supermarkets in the area.

@britslivinginspain 2 месяца назад

@@maalfons not in our experience

@dougposkitt1690 Месяц назад

Great video post, very informative. Now I know what some of the items on the shelves actually are. I live north of Porto in Portugal and we have two Mercadona's in town - one at each end. Mercadona is my supermarket of choice. The isles are clean and spacious and the quality is excellent and very well priced.

@britslivinginspain Месяц назад

Thanks for watching and the feedback. 🙏 the whole purpose was to show people what was available and what some items were (boiled eggs, for example) so that they didn't make the easy mistakes many have when visiting.

@jesusmanuelquesada7361 2 месяца назад

Los españoles somos muy especiales con la comida, queremos lo mejor 😊😊

@britslivinginspain 2 месяца назад

¡Nos encanta la comida española! Gracias por ver el vídeo

@JR-yo1fu 2 месяца назад

Here is the trick for the spanish sausage. Boil it in white wine. Just delicious.

@britslivinginspain 2 месяца назад

Sounds good, we must give it a try. Thanks for watching and the comment ☺️

@vswr10 Месяц назад

Try the same with beer.

@PuntaPrimaIainD 3 месяца назад

Back home after 6 weeks we did our first big shop in Scotland and are at least 20% more expensive than Spain ( excluding wine). Mercadona caters for most of our needs too but we have two Consums within walking distance of the house so use them for top ups but make frequent visits to the big Carrefour as their bread is the best. Unfortunately The Food Company is the only shop that I can find that sells reasonably priced diluting juice.

@britslivinginspain 3 месяца назад

Thanks for watching. There's also pick n pay in Guardamar or possibly open all hours in la zenia that may also do dilute...

@pja7 2 месяца назад

Maybe before 2008 when the exchange rate was much better, but not now. Milk and bread are more expensive by a long shot (€1.04 today for a litre of milk for example) and other items similar. Alcohol is cheaper but if you don’t drink it’s no benefit.

@grahamjohnson4702 16 дней назад

@@pja7 Noticed in a video today that milk in Spain is the same price as in the UK.

@inespozoleon8846 Месяц назад

Yo suelo comprar poco en Mercadona el pescado en la pescaderia la carne en la carnicería y el pan en la panadería como siempre más bueno y más fresco

@britslivinginspain Месяц назад

De acuerdo, pero a menudo no tenemos la oportunidad debido a nuestras horas de trabajo. Gracias por ver.

@ibero667 2 месяца назад

Hola, como español sin ningún interés en promocionar ningún supermercado, puedo decir que llevo más de 30 años comprando en Mercadona de manera muy satisfactoria y ahorrando bastante dinero. Bienvenidos a España, los Británicos sois muy bienvenidos a nuestro país. Saludos 😊

@britslivinginspain 2 месяца назад

Gracias por ver nuestro vídeo y por sus palabras

@wendyquinn7749 3 месяца назад

Brilliant video guys, thank you!

@britslivinginspain 3 месяца назад

Hi Wendy! Thanks for the comment 😃

@joeboy9781 2 месяца назад

...today I went to the "Familia" supermarket and there was an offer for 25 euros of wines and they gave you 4 euros in vouchers... and I took a total of 14 bottles of wines of different varieties... all Spanish wines... incredible prices.

@britslivinginspain 2 месяца назад

Sounds like a bargain ! Thanks for watching and the comment ☺️

@fredburton-wc2uy 3 месяца назад

Hi from cold Dublin great show guys

@britslivinginspain 3 месяца назад

Hi Fred. Thanks for watching

@rezmuvesbela4899 2 месяца назад

Thank you guys! Very informative, very helpful!

@britslivinginspain 2 месяца назад

Thanks!- and thanks for watching 👍

@robinsaunders5099 3 месяца назад

Mercadona is brilliant supermarket when would visit Spain my friend parents would shop in there I would buy my shower gel in there and take home it amazing stuff aloe Vera one is very good plus my dog loved the doggie sau

@britslivinginspain 3 месяца назад

We love Mercadona and buy most of our shopping from there. Thanks for the comment 😃

@grahambell9831 3 месяца назад

Love shopping at Mrecadona at Quesada....its honestly my favourite food shop ( Inc. The UK)......Can't wait to do that 1st shop when we're back in September 💛 Enjoy your food & wine T & Co. 🍷 🙂......hasta pronto ! 👋🇪🇸

@britslivinginspain 3 месяца назад

Hi Graham! Thanks for the comment! You know us, we always do enjoy our food and wine! 😂

@grahambell9831 3 месяца назад

@@britslivinginspain I wouldn't have it any other way.....long may your foodie restaurant reviews continue.....the grumpy Italian awaits me ! Have a grand weekend! 🍻

@jacqueline6559 3 месяца назад

Thank you, very informative indeed ❤

@britslivinginspain 3 месяца назад

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and the comment

@manegarrincha3708 3 месяца назад

Healthier, Cheaper & Tastier than USA!!!

@DonegalOverlanding 3 месяца назад

Thats pretty much true of any country in the world. The USA is an absolute mess. People are gargantuan from eating food with growth hormones.

@britslivinginspain 3 месяца назад

Hi! Thanks for the comment 😃

@joaquincastello6174 3 месяца назад

Remember some usa products are not allowed to sell in the EU due to restrictions about the ingredients. here in Europe we have some strict laws about quality..... I do not know if after Brexit the Uk have the same laws .

@57ffjjimenez 2 месяца назад

Mercadona is very expensive

@rebecahazelgrove 2 месяца назад

@@57ffjjimenezno it isnt, especially for a British tourist.

@Tavito_TV Месяц назад

Great video

@britslivinginspain Месяц назад

Thanks for watching and the comment 😊

@tedg4171 3 месяца назад

You reminded me to be on the lookout for the coconut ice cream in the coconut shells which I saw as you panned the ice cream section. Can’t believe the olive oil is now cheaper here in the US than in Spain and most of it is coming from Spain or Italy. We like to get the manchego cheese when in Spain since it is usually 3X the price over here. Surprised to see Hellmans mayo. Love some of the British English vs American English words you use ie trolley vs shopping cart, ice lollies instead of ice pops😂. Have a great day and thanks for showing everyone around.

@britslivinginspain 3 месяца назад

Hi Ted. Thanks for watching. Those coconut ice creams are delicious! 😋

@1650million 3 месяца назад

Spain is the biggest olive oil producer in the world, but has been experiencing the worst draught in decades, which is why olive oil prices have recently multiplied. Even now, you can get a 1 liter bottle of extra virgin olive oil for less than 10 bucks. Could you please tell me exactly where in the US you can get Spanish extra virgin olive oil for less than 10 bucks?? Cheers!

@tedg4171 3 месяца назад

@@1650million Hi just got your comment. Just outside NYC in April onLong Island I got extra virgin olive oil packed in Spain but said from olives from Italy Spain Greece or Tunisia for $ 8.99 but it was store brand name Bogopa. I got a 1 quart almost a liter from Trader Joe’s for $12.99 too. And Fillipo Berrio an Italian brand 1 liter $9.99 on sale recently. My point was just that the olive oil was so cheap in Spain that I would bring some home to US every year but when I saw the prices had skyrocketed last year it wasn’t worth it to bring back. Being Italian American I do use a lot of olive oil so I do tend to know prices.

@1650million 3 месяца назад

@@tedg4171 I used to buy 750ml of extra virgin olive oil for 3.75 euros a bottle, five years ago, in the supermarket right in front of my house. Like I said, it´s mostly the draught (and worldwide overall inflation), that has taken it to these unheard prices. I actually cannot think of a single food ingredient which has multiplied its value more than olive oil, in a country well known across Europe for its more than reasonable food prices. BTW, I suspect you don´t know "Italian" olive oil is often not Italian at all. We sell cheap olive oil in bulk to Italians, who take it to their country, rebrand it as "Premium" Italian olive oil, then export it to the US, charging 3 times the value in Spain... :D Please don´t trust me, do your research online. Best!

@carthesian Месяц назад

as a spaniard in london, i love seeing you guys in mercadona :) great video

@britslivinginspain Месяц назад

Thanks for watching and the comment 😊

@joejames8797 3 месяца назад

Evening Helen and Andy. Will you be doing more info vlogs on moving/buying in your region.

@britslivinginspain 3 месяца назад

Hi Joe. Yes we will do more work related videos in the future.

@geoffcrisp7225 3 месяца назад

The Mercadona in Nerja is the best by a long way, especially as they are the only supermarket there to stock a large range of gluten free products for Coeliacs.

@britslivinginspain 3 месяца назад

Thanks for watching and the comment. We will check it out- we're heading to Nerja next week for our holidays, so there will be some videos from that area in the future 😀

@artxxx7832 2 месяца назад

mercadona es una empresa de Valencia, creada por juan roig....uno de los hombres mas ricos de España, ahora esta también en Portugal y en poco tiempo dará el salto al resto de Europa.

@britslivinginspain 2 месяца назад

Hemos visto muchos productos con traducciones al español y al portugués. gracias por mirar y tu comentario

@hectormartin1965 2 месяца назад

Brik white wine makes sense in Stockholm!!! in here by real wine please...

@britslivinginspain 2 месяца назад

Just showing just how cheap wine can be bought for. In U.K. not even a glass of really bad wine can be bought this cheaply.

@jjmencap7015 2 месяца назад

Brick wine usually is used for cooking otherwise nice video

@britslivinginspain 2 месяца назад

Thanks for watching and your comment 😊

@lifewithhijab 3 месяца назад

Amazing sharing big 👍🏻

@britslivinginspain 3 месяца назад

Thanks for watching! 😃

@Susanj2001 3 месяца назад

I used to always do my shopping in Mercadona but drastically changed my diet so now only ocasionally go to buy orange juice and salted butter.

@britslivinginspain 3 месяца назад

Thanks for watching and the comment 👍

@carolwhite1480 21 день назад

Really good information. Do you know if they do microwave pouches of rice?

@britslivinginspain 21 день назад

No. They do 3 different types of rice (brown rice, white rice and basmati, I think) It's in packs of 2 in tubs specifically for the microwave- Andy often uses it when he's "home alone" Thanks for watching 👍

@carolwhite1480 21 день назад

@@britslivinginspain thank you for this. Off to Fuertuventura soon and last time I got stuck for ideas. Want to be prepared this time. Are the tubs frozen or on the shelves?

@britslivinginspain 21 день назад

On the shelves usually, with the rice and pasta in 1kg bags in the mercadonas we've seen.

@lolazal1 2 месяца назад

Thank you for this...

@britslivinginspain 2 месяца назад

No problem, thanks for watching

@adrian3427 3 месяца назад

Thanks for the video. Fizzy drinks better than fanta/ tango. The washing up liquid smells better and last longer than fairy. The washing liquid and fabric conditioner smells lovely and last along time I try to bring some back to the UK. You forgot to mention The Guvnor wines a must only in Mercadona €2.85. In the UK only in majestic wines £7 - 9.

@britslivinginspain 3 месяца назад

Hi. Lots of people like the Guvnor wine but we actually prefer the Syrah one that we showed (2.35€). Just shows the difference in prices through! Thanks for watching and the comment 😃

@oscar.hdez5 2 месяца назад

Even tho I'm from barcelona and i've been going all my life to mercadona I enjoyed a lot! NIce video :)

@britslivinginspain 2 месяца назад

Thanks for watching and the comment 😊

@justnelle9375 3 месяца назад

So thats about £130 give or take a pound in UK. Compared to Aldi / Lidl / Asda i think its possibly level pegging ! Not much difference to UK but I guess if you factor in the actual way of life over on Spain with weather ect im guessing its cheaper than living in the UK. Lucky people, i wish i could up sticks and move out of this country. nice vlog :)

@britslivinginspain 3 месяца назад

Some items can be a lot cheaper than the uk, others not so much, but overall, cheaper ... thanks for watching and the comment

@sarahcronshaw3088 3 месяца назад

Thank you for another helpful video. I picked up a couple of tips I’ll implement when I do my shop when over there. Especially what chicken not to buy!! Ie neck etc! Can I ask a question? How is the fresh chicken prepared there? I always find it tougher than UK chicken . I ended up buying mine through an Irish butcher .

@britslivinginspain 3 месяца назад

Hi Sarah! Thanks for the comment, we too have NOT tried the chicken neck! 😂 Not sure about how the chicken is prepared, we never have a problem with it. Maybe you’ve been unlucky.

@Ilar-en7lg 3 месяца назад

The food in Spain is not spicy at all, so it is normal that those sausages are not spicy. We don't put cereals (?) inside the sausages either, I've never heard of that in my life. Here the sausages only have meat, maybe a little bit of animal fat and maybe a little bit of black pepper, but that's it.

@britslivinginspain 3 месяца назад

You are correct. Spanish is not spicy. We mention cereal because ALL English sausages contain cereal so people from U.K. might find sausages with no cereal a little strange. We on the other hand love the Spanish sausages. The aim of this video was to inform visitors of the variety of product in their local supermarket. Thanks for the comment.

@Ilar-en7lg 3 месяца назад

@@britslivinginspain Yes yes I see, no problem, sorry. I didn't know that english sausages had cereal inside them. Maybe it's due to some historical fact.

@britslivinginspain 3 месяца назад

@@Ilar-en7lg Just different historical ways of manufacturing things. We like both. We love Spanish food y también inglés. Llevamos mucho tiempo viviendo aquí y nos encantan ambas culturas y cocinas. Pero sobre todo la vida aquí.

@Ilar-en7lg 3 месяца назад

@@britslivinginspain Ah thank you :). What do you like about the life in Spain?

@davehutton7635 3 месяца назад

Hi great video many thanks very informative

@britslivinginspain 3 месяца назад

Thanks for watching and the comment!

@laurameers4348 3 месяца назад

New to your Channel, realy enjoying it.

@britslivinginspain 3 месяца назад

Thanks for joining us, and your comment 😊

@janenicholas-kh7lb 2 месяца назад

But very little in Mercadona now ( the cheddar, yes). Prices have increased so much in last couple of years. Ok, they pay their staff well, but now prefer Economy, Consum or Lidl.

@britslivinginspain 2 месяца назад

There are lots of good supermarkets about. Thanks for watching and the comment

@hectormartin1965 2 месяца назад

"gaseosa" is soda water with limon "aroma" - Never try "tinto de verano" - Buy any red wine and mix it with "gaseosa" - It's dem goood

@britslivinginspain 2 месяца назад

We prefer the red wine solo 😂

@ializarg Месяц назад

Red wine, gaseosa (or Fanta Limón or similar) and A LOT OF ICE. The ICE is fundamental.

@britslivinginspain Месяц назад

That's what makes it a good summer drink. 😎 thanks for watching 👍

@britslivinginspain Месяц назад

🍷🍷🍷😁

@susasekhmet9946 Месяц назад

Include a couple of peaches in regular pieces inside a jar of "tinto de verano" with some ice. Eat them when you end up with the wine. Best dessert ever!

@hectormartin1965 2 месяца назад

Shall I say that you're always welcome here? At the end of the day we have been the best enemies in History, right? And now to business... Please explore groceries other than Mercadona's; your mind would blow up! Again, happy to have your here

@britslivinginspain 2 месяца назад

We are regulars in the local fresh food markets (you’ll see if you watch more of our videos) and local stores. This video is to show people the variety of products available in Spains largest supermarket chain, which is better than most supermarkets in U.K.

@ancaanca36 2 месяца назад

Remembrer that a monthly Paycheck is 1200€ so rent plus gas plus electricidad plus plus water bill plus food plus .....it is very hard ...in Europe too ..the cost of living is rising everywhere...

@britslivinginspain 2 месяца назад

This is true. We live and work in Spain but the lifestyle is still a lot better than lots of other countries. Thanks for watching.

@maria_Scrap. 2 месяца назад

1200 es el sueldo mínimo pero hay que ganan mucho más especificarlo bien caray

@ancaanca36 2 месяца назад

@@maria_Scrap. Estoy hablando de mñla MAYORÍA de gente con sueldos normales...Minimum wage ....habrá gente que cobra más al mes obviamente

@miguelcaballero6877 Месяц назад

Supermarkets quality in Spain is great, but most Spaniards cannot afford their own local products. I am a “expat” in Germany and everything is even more expensive there in Spain, except the alcohol…

@britslivinginspain Месяц назад

Thanks for watching and the comment 😊

@our-placeinthesun 3 месяца назад

Ironically that is the Mercadona we use, the one at the Habaneros is closer but always end up there. And much cheaper that Carrerfour...

@britslivinginspain 3 месяца назад

Hi guys! Thanks for watching. 😃

@our-placeinthesun 3 месяца назад

@@britslivinginspain keep up the good work!

@BetweenTheLakes 3 месяца назад

Nice one….getting plenty of views. All the best Mike and Yvonne

@britslivinginspain 3 месяца назад

Hi guys! Thanks! See you soon 😃

@lesleycarney8868 Месяц назад

It needs to be mentioned that Mercadona has the best choice and labelling for Gluten free for anyone with Celiac desease. Instead of putting it all in one isle like other supermarkets ( and mainly cakes and biscuits lolll ) they scatter it through out the store in the normal sections but with a big Sin Gluten sticker on the front. Perfect for me.

@britslivinginspain Месяц назад

@lesleycarney8868 that's one of the things we aimed to highlight as it is unusual. Thanks for watching 👍

@lesleycarney8868 Месяц назад

@@britslivinginspain Apparently the guy who owns the chain has a daughter who is Celiac . . so he knows what a trouble we have with shopping. In the UK it used to take me hours and hours reading all the labels lollll

@britslivinginspain Месяц назад

Yeah. Win-win for everyone (apart from being a coeliac)

@nllondon964 14 дней назад

Spain has rich and diverse producers, unlike uk it’s very limited product, which do not have diversity, and you will not find some basic things

@britslivinginspain 14 дней назад

Thanks for watching and the comment 👍

@vickydavidson7775 3 месяца назад

You haven't tried Whittakers chocolate only made in New Zealand. It's unbelievable..😊😊😊🍫🍫🍫🍫

@britslivinginspain 3 месяца назад

We'll look out for it on our travels 😊 thanks for watching and the comment 👍

@sheenamckerral4710 2 месяца назад

Went on last visit. VG but layout could be better. 26:57

@britslivinginspain 2 месяца назад

Thanks for watching and the comment 👍

@paultimlin2310 3 месяца назад

Thats my local shop when im in spain

@britslivinginspain 3 месяца назад

Hi Paul! Thanks for the comment, if you see us in there say hello! 😃

@Ingridfransson 3 месяца назад

soo good video, but I cant find the video about ready to eat meals??

@britslivinginspain 3 месяца назад

Thanks for watching and the comment. It was actually a live so may show in the live part of our youtube.. or you may only be able to get to it from the website link (www.tdotandco.com ) But.. its here (we had audio issues if memory serves during the live) ru-vid.com9L43Fy0rqMA?feature=share

@AngelaWatson-kp5lq 3 месяца назад

Great video!

@britslivinginspain 3 месяца назад

Thanks for the comment! 😃

@iberohispano_galaico 2 месяца назад

Hey! 🙋I hope you feel very good in Spain. Mercadona is a good option. Greetings from a Spaniard.

@britslivinginspain 2 месяца назад

¡Muchísimas Gracias! Gracias por ver nuestro vídeo.

@TravelonlineWalk 3 месяца назад

Greets from Altea

@britslivinginspain 3 месяца назад

Hi! Thanks for watching ☺️

@Nico-rw1uo 3 месяца назад

All these meats in the cost, I found it affordable for 3 persons. Nice video👍

@britslivinginspain 3 месяца назад

Thanks for watching and the comment 😊

@pennybaxter4 3 месяца назад

Anyone else here love the new mercadonna at la zenia “ I do “

@britslivinginspain 3 месяца назад

We love our Mercadona. Glad you have a new one and thanks for the comment! ☺️

@delheightley6475 3 месяца назад

Very informative. Many thanks 😎

@britslivinginspain 3 месяца назад

Thanks for watching and the comment! ☺️

@JoyRoberts-rg6bd 3 месяца назад

Thank you, that was really useful information 🤩

@britslivinginspain 3 месяца назад

Thanks for watching and the comment!

@majorkhanage2199 3 месяца назад

Thanks for the really informative video 👍🏼

@britslivinginspain 3 месяца назад

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching. 😃

@davidrubioroldan 2 месяца назад

Its not the cheapest, but the food it's good quality

@britslivinginspain 2 месяца назад

We like shopping here. Thanks for watching.

@victoriamartin2852 3 месяца назад

Hi guys.Just come across your channel,so I've just subscribed and going to have a run of watching your vlogs.vicky

@britslivinginspain 3 месяца назад

Thanks for joining us! There's plenty of diversity in what we've covered

@jjkk6322 3 месяца назад

New subscriber - great video. It’s 2 x Heinz beans for £2 or 1 for £1.40 in Tesco here in the Uk at the moment!

@britslivinginspain 3 месяца назад

Hi! Thanks for subscribing and the comment! Crazy prices! 😬

@essexranger 3 месяца назад

I've been shopping in Mercadona down the coast from you since I moved out 10 years ago. Most shoppers I see are Spanish obviously but there are more Brits coming in these days (some like rabbits in the headlights 😛). The fear of someone trying to talk to them in Spanish has obviously diminished now that the boxed Iceland sh*te has gone through the roof and they're forced to buy cheaper. That said, prices have rocketed obviously since the pandemic but the brakes seem to be on now. When I used to drink Gaseosa it was about 21cents not so long ago so now that it's 50c it shows how much it's rocketed... Still our go to shop where I now supplement our keto diets with their products. I love their butter at 1.90 a 250g.... You try telling those back in Blighty... they'd never believe ya what with the prices they pay 😐

@britslivinginspain 3 месяца назад

Hi. Prices have definitely gone up but still so much cheaper than the shops in U.K. thanks for watching and the comment 😃

@JohnLovesSpain 3 месяца назад

Thank you for this, really useful video 👍

@britslivinginspain 3 месяца назад

Hi John! Thanks for the comment, glad you found it useful ☺️

@aleixrodriguezmata9515 2 месяца назад

I’m a Spaniard living in the uk and it’s really socking for me till this day how bad the produce and food is in general ,u can’t find the simplest of thing in the bigger supermarkets and every time I come back to Spain I get shock by the diferencie and I’m Spanish

@britslivinginspain 2 месяца назад

We love the supermarkets here in Spain but, we love the fresh food markets even more. You’re right, the quality and price here in Spain is so much better than in U.K. thanks for watching and the comment.

@casadarama 3 месяца назад

Great video. Which Mercadona were you in guys please? 😊

@casadarama 3 месяца назад

Just read the description where you have put the info 'doh!'

@britslivinginspain 3 месяца назад

Hi! Just seen your other comment too. Thanks for watching! 😃

@annedmondson53 3 месяца назад

Just subscribed, I enjoyed your shopping trip . xx❤

@britslivinginspain 3 месяца назад

Thanks for watching and the comment 😁 hope you enjoy some of the other videos we've done. 😀

@edenjs1503 2 месяца назад

Been using Mercadona for 20+ years and no complaints but one: I only buy meat from my local butchers at the market. It's tastier and cheaper, has more variety and you can choose your own cuts. Mercadona's meat is...average.

@britslivinginspain 2 месяца назад

This is true of most supermarkets that don't have a fresh meat counter: we've got a Spanish butchers that is recommended to us that we will try when we're not working. Thanks for watching and the comment 👍