Imports

Next to our apartment complex is an import store called Sunny (named after the Chinese owner who's English name is Sunny). Sunny is the best and worst thing. It is great because you can find those can't live without items from home and always a good western treat.  It is horrible because you can't leave there without spending $30 because everything is about 50% more expensive than in the U.S. For example, the other day we purchased these items:

This is what they cost:

Granola bars: $4.81

Beer: $3.49 each

Olive oil: $12.95

Flour: $6.97

Reese's: $1.55

Total: $33.16

In comparison, this is what we would have paid at Safeway in Phoenix:

Granola bars: $2.99

Beer: $1.50 each

Olive oil: $9.89

Flour: $4.39

Reese's: $1.09

Total: $21.36

Typically we try to avoid Sunny if possible. However, by comparison, fruit and vegetables are much less expensive. I purchased a pound of potatoes out of the back of a farmer's truck last week and paid 15 cents. Those same potatoes would cost $2.39 in Phoenix.