Price of bottled water in supermarkets

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As far as I know, 1.5L or 2L bottles of water are about 50c-€1.50 in supermarkets.

I also know that Lidl sell 6*500ml water for 1.49 which I thought was a very good deal.

Just back from Amsterdam, where Albert Heijn supermarkets are selling 6*500ml for 65c!!!!!

That's about 11c per bottle.

This just shows how high prices are in Ireland.

Mind you, lager in bars over there was more or less the same as stout in pubs here.
 

There are different types...spring vs mineral for example
 
ClubMan said:
Tap is fine for my palate.
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Do you remember OFAH when Dell Boy and Rodney sold the tap water?
Peckham Springs...and then Coke have that Dasani water exposed as inferior tap water in the UK!

I actually remember seeing the Ballygowan guy on the Late Late Show when I was a kid...everyone thought this will never catch on!

Evian is my favourite I'm ashamed to say
 
Protocol said:
Just back from Amsterdam, where Albert Heijn supermarkets are selling 6*500ml for 65c!!!!!
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Just back as well from the Dam and also noted the prices there. Water was very cheap, but on the whole the supermarkets (Albert Heijn near Dam square in particular) were no cheaper than in Ireland for a basket of goods.

Indeed on one night out we saw a pint of Heiniken priced at €6.50! Crazy that Guiness is cheaper in Amsterdam than in Ireland whilst Heiniken is cheaper in Ireland than in Amsterdam!
 
Albert heijn is like the M&S of Holland , there are loads of other supermarkets like C1000 which are way cheaper. In particular the Albert Heijn behind the palace in Dam square is particularly expensice relative to where it is positioned.
The same would go for price of drinks, if you're sticking to the tourist traps and places that overlook the Amstel for example you can expect to pay a premium (as with most countries including Ireland)
Besides the Heineken in Amsterdam is nicer...5 % volume compared to the 4.2/4.3 % available here. That and the fact that the specialised proef locals offer extensive menus on beers from around the globe - way better drinking experience!
 
In my local shop a 500ml of water is €1.40 and i dont live in or near dublin!!!

what a rip off
 
I refuse to buy anything from this particular shop because there prices are so high but its ok for them there making a mint with all the dubs passing trough buying there "water"

The shop next door to it sells 500ml of water for 78c
 
Just back from Spain and most waters were in the 35c price range for a small bottle and 60c for the larger bottle. I paid €1.60 at Dublin airport (airport side) for a small bottle from a machine and it wasn't even chilled. Yeeees! I know I had a choice etc....
 
What price was bottled water from a vending machine in the Spanish airport? Chances are it wasn't €0.35.
 
I don't think that's comparing like with like.
Because tap water isn't safe in a lot of places on the continent, bottled water tends to be just "clean" tap water.
Not the same as mineral water from Ireland or France
 
is deep river rock spring water or mineral water? (what's the difference?) or is it like dasani, also bottled by coca-cola just tap water? their bottles are from what i can remember startlingly non-commital on this point?
 
Aldi - Comeragh Springs 4 x 1.5 litre for Euro 1.99 - does the job
 
I just noticed Sulo comment - I was told by a Manager in Dunnes Stores before that infact their own brand water is Tipperary water.
 
Havealaugh said:
I just noticed Sulo comment - I was told by a Manager in Dunnes Stores before that infact their own brand water is Tipperary water.
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Don't know if this is true, but the 33c 1.5 litre sparkling water in Dunnes is great value and tastes fine. Anyone paying 1.50 for a bottle of ballygowan is mad!
 

In fairnes, you didn't really have a choice. You can't bring your own water into the airport, and I haven't found any drinking fountains in Dublin Airport (or any other airports either) so you're a captive market once you pass security. Everyone needs to stay hydrated, and airplanes with their recirculated air can dehydrate you very quickly. For some (myself included) water is a necessity when flying.
 
Persius said:
In fairnes, you didn't really have a choice. You can't bring your own water into the airport, and I haven't found any drinking
fountains in Dublin Airport (or any other airports either)
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I thought they used to have them near the departure gates in Dublin? SF International Airport definitely has them. I think Chicago O'Hare does too. Can't remember if Heathrow has.
 
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