Admittedly, Sydney is an expensive city. According to The Economist magazine, Australia’s largest city located in the state of New South Wales is ranked seventh as a city with the highest cost of living in the world.
Therefore, do not be surprised if the price of goods and services in Sydney are quite expensive. It is not very favorable for tourists, especially those who only have limited funds. More-over for tourists from Indonesia, the Australian dollar exchange rate which is even now more expensive than the U.S. dollar increasingly unprofitable.
But do not worry. When you go to Sydney and want to buy their daily needs or buy souvenirs, there is a decent place ogled. His name is Paddy’s Market. This place is a modern market located in the Haymarket, near the Chinatown of Sydney.
At the front of Paddy’s Market, visitors can buy clothes, souvenirs and sundry items. Compared with other places, like shops in the area of ??The Rock, then the goods at Paddy’s Market could be at odds 2-5 Australian dollars per one item.
For example, a T-shirt at Paddy’s market can be obtained at a price of 5-7 dollars. Though practically if the prices in this market is the price right, it would not hurt if you bargain (especially if bought in large quantities). If you’re smart bargain, would have more money could be saved.
Moreover, in this place a lot of sellers who are from Asia, including Indonesia. Incidentally, I was shopping at a store owned by an Indonesian. Apparently, the peddler Indonesia recognize my face and immediately took a conversation with the Indonesian language.
Although not a guarantee you can get cheaper prices, chat with the Indonesian language you do not hesitate to make bargain prices.
Area merchants grocery items meets half of Paddy’s Market as a whole. In the back half, there are stalls selling food, vegetables and fresh fruits.
To surround this market, just takes patience. Maybe, if while looking at the number of kiosks, you just get out of this market within one hour. That was the fastest. The more diligently you look one by one stall that is, will the longer you are out of the market this modern and clean.
It is easy to reach the Paddy’s Market. In addition to a number of buses that pass through this place, the easiest way is to ride light rail – a train that the circuit consists of two carriages, serving routes near and inside the city – which stops at the station Paddy’s Market. Nearby, there is a monorail station is also named Paddy’s Market.
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When you are on vacation in Melbourne, Australia and looking for souvenirs for loved ones in the country, there is a recommended place. His name was Queen Victoria Market, or often called Vicmart.
Queen Victoria Market was established in 1878 and is the first open-air market in the state of Victoria. This market is located not too far from downtown Melbourne. For the citizens of Melbourne, Vicmart the daily shopping, such as vegetables, fruits, meat and marine products.
Fresh ingredients can be obtained at prices cheaper than in other markets or supermarkets.
Although functioning as a traditional market, Vicmart much cleaner. In the afternoon, shanties in the palm will not be seen because it is inserted into the warehouse. Besides neat and clean, Queen Victoria Market is also more environmentally friendly. One proof is the banning of plastic bags of meat and milk, so you have to bring their own bags.
For tourists shopping enthusiast, Vicmart into heaven itself with a variety of shops selling souvenirs typical of Australia. One of the most commonly found in the stalls of public goods is a souvenir T-shirt vendors. In addition, many stalls selling stuffed koalas and kangaroos, bags, key chains, refrigerator magnets, and so forth.
Choice of souvenirs you can take home a pretty cheap price.
Like ethnic souvenirs? Aboriginal specific weapon, the boomerang is made of wood sold here for home decoration. In addition, there are some traditional Aboriginal musical instrument is very attractive to buy. Traditional painting also can be selected to be given to those nearby.
Aboriginal souvenirs can be selected by the-by.
One of the advantages of shopping at the Queen Victoria Market is a very comprehensive range of souvenirs. You can find stuff for the babies to the elderly. In addition, of course, the price is likely to be cheaper than the souvenir shops scattered throughout the city of Melbourne, especially at tourist sites.
Well, the other advantage is that many of the kiosk is one of Indonesia. Many of them are students who fill his spare time by working part-time in this market. When you find the kiosk of Indonesia is certainly a bargain would be easier. It may be that you will get a cheaper price, or can be a bonus!
Revelation (31 years), one of the kiosk at the Victoria Market from Indonesia said that sometimes tourists from Indonesia to “moral hazard” by arbitrarily bid assistant know when derived from a single country.
Revelation, one of the kiosk Vicmart originating from Indonesia. Photo: Olenka Priyadarsani
Queen Victoria Market is open every day. Hours open it was different every day. This market holiday on Monday and Wednesday. Meanwhile, opening hours for Tuesday and Thursday between the hours of 6:00 is up to 14.00. For a little longer Friday between the hours of 06:00 until 17:00. Saturday open at 06.00 until 15.00 hours and Sunday 09.00 to 16.00.
To buy fresh ingredients, getting closer to the cap would be getting cheaper. You will often hear the cry, “One dollar, one dollar”. That is the voice of the merchants who sell their wares, especially fruits, vegetables and marine products.
Little tips for souvenir hunters socks, come on Friday. In today’s T-shirt prices are typically between 5 and 7 can be found on the Australian dollar price of 10 dollars for 3 shirts. Not bad, right?
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Go to the Ewha and Hongdae in the capital of South Korea if you want to find unique accessories and cool or exciting nightlife because this places has become Cheap places to shop in South Korea.
Mannequins wearing the latest fashions at one of the narrow alley of this region. Photo: CNNGo / Gregory Curley
South Korean capital, Seoul, has a large selection of places to shop. Myeongdong is the main destination for tourists who want to spend the money. Those who like adventure and want unique items, Ewha (or pronounced “Ii-dei”) and Hongdae is the place designated by the local people to look for low prices and latest trends.
Both are located near university campuses and filled with creative product, usually intended for those who love the unique styles. Almost nothing is uniform here.
Do not need a prescription. A student tried a pair of glasses that is more for style than to help him read. Photo: CNNGo / Gregory Curley
Road Ewha
Adjustments need to be around at Ewha. There are lots of gangs and street-Kalan filled with small stalls and racks of clothes. Although confusing, around here is very satisfying. Because the market is a student, then the prices are cheaper here, the shopkeepers know they are coming here mostly have a limited budget.
In aestetis, this region is reorganized in 2005. Now re-cemented roads, trees were planted to give the impression of Europe. Favorite stuff here including shoes, vintage clothing as well as, at most, accessories.
To get there: Subway Line 2, Station direct to Ewha. Exit at the door 1.
Weekly art market in Hongdae attract many people who want to get the cheapest price for the work of students and apparel products. A visitor looking at the collection bag. Photo: CNNGo / Gregory Curley
Hongdae street
Near the road, there Hongik University, a prestigious school renowned for art and design program. So visitors and students who come here also brings energy and creativity of the school.
Many items are made by students. Centre and shops selling vintage clothes you can find along the main road, Eo Ulmadang-gil, just minutes from the subway station.
There is also a weekly market called Art Free Market (a flea market items of art created by students) took place from March to November between 1pm-6pm.
Another favorite shopping destination for local people are Volkswagen (+822 (0) 2 334 8817), only about 30 seconds walk from Hongik Station. Many shops nearby that sell women’s clothing, but men can also find a collection of vintage design as well, including jerseys, bags and assorted men caps.
People do not come to Hongdae for shopping. When evening came, the life even more festive. Go to the Café aA (+822 (0) 2 3143 7312) before heading to Club Mansion.
To get there: Subway Line 2 to Hongik Station. Use exit 5.
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