To dodge tourist prices and survive the steep cost of living in Europe, we started relying on supermarkets.
At barely a quarter of restaurant prices, the Italian supermarket felt like a lifesaver. Prices were close to what we paid back home, so every time we spotted a mart we rushed in cheering and splurged to our hearts’ content.
Prices, hours and details in this post are from our visit in January 2008 and may have changed, so check the latest information before you go.