Coles Vs Tesco Comparison
Feb 26th 2010, 10:05 am
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Re: Coles Vs Tesco Comparison
To be honest I think once you live in Australia there really is no point in comparing Coles or any other store with the UK - it really does no good at all.
Some English friends were complaining about the lack of choice in the supermarkets and how there was little in the way of ready made meals and how the veggies were not as good as 'back home'.
Mr PP was laughing when they said this, he has never been into ready made food anyway but mentioned some of the markets selling fruit and veggies - we have a couple near us.
My UK friend is with me at the moment and said she loves the choice and how the food is better presented here but I guess it depends on how many choices of cheese you really want.
Food is expensive here but if you live here, thinking about Next, Marks and Spencers - it wont bring the stuff to you.
You have to shop within your budget, be prepared to drive to some of the markets and put in the legwork to get the stuff you like.
I have never ever been excited over supermarkets and I guess have slipped into the ready meal trap when Mr PP was at work as I hate cooking but to be honest, now I am quite happy to choose some nice fruit and bung it in the smoothie maker.
It depends what you like in the way of food and clothing but it all boils down to accepting where you live and the shops and markets that you have available to you.
Some English friends were complaining about the lack of choice in the supermarkets and how there was little in the way of ready made meals and how the veggies were not as good as 'back home'.
Mr PP was laughing when they said this, he has never been into ready made food anyway but mentioned some of the markets selling fruit and veggies - we have a couple near us.
My UK friend is with me at the moment and said she loves the choice and how the food is better presented here but I guess it depends on how many choices of cheese you really want.
Food is expensive here but if you live here, thinking about Next, Marks and Spencers - it wont bring the stuff to you.
You have to shop within your budget, be prepared to drive to some of the markets and put in the legwork to get the stuff you like.
I have never ever been excited over supermarkets and I guess have slipped into the ready meal trap when Mr PP was at work as I hate cooking but to be honest, now I am quite happy to choose some nice fruit and bung it in the smoothie maker.
It depends what you like in the way of food and clothing but it all boils down to accepting where you live and the shops and markets that you have available to you.
Last edited by Cheetah7; Feb 26th 2010 at 10:56 am.
Feb 26th 2010, 10:50 am
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Re: Coles Vs Tesco Comparison
To be honest I think once you live in Australia there really is no point in comparing Coles or any other store with the UK - it really does no good at all.
Some English friends were complaining about the lack of choice in the supermarkets and how there was little in the way of ready made meals and how the veggies were not as good as 'back home'.
Mr PP was laughing when they said this, he has never been into ready made food anyway but mentioned some of the markets selling fruit and veggies - we have a couple near us.
My UK friend is with me at the moment and said she loves the choice and how the food is better presented here but I guess it depends on how many choices of cheese you really want.
Food is expensive here but if you live here, thinking about Coles, Next, Marks and Spencers - it wont bring the stuff to you.
You have to shop within your budget, be prepared to drive to some of the markets and put in the legwork to get the stuff you like.
I have never ever been excited over supermarkets and I guess have slipped into the ready meal trap when Mr PP was at work as I hate cooking but to be honest, now I am quite happy to choose some nice fruit and bung it in the smoothie maker.
It depends what you like in the way of food and clothing but it all boils down to accepting where you live and the shops and markets that you have available to you.
Some English friends were complaining about the lack of choice in the supermarkets and how there was little in the way of ready made meals and how the veggies were not as good as 'back home'.
Mr PP was laughing when they said this, he has never been into ready made food anyway but mentioned some of the markets selling fruit and veggies - we have a couple near us.
My UK friend is with me at the moment and said she loves the choice and how the food is better presented here but I guess it depends on how many choices of cheese you really want.
Food is expensive here but if you live here, thinking about Coles, Next, Marks and Spencers - it wont bring the stuff to you.
You have to shop within your budget, be prepared to drive to some of the markets and put in the legwork to get the stuff you like.
I have never ever been excited over supermarkets and I guess have slipped into the ready meal trap when Mr PP was at work as I hate cooking but to be honest, now I am quite happy to choose some nice fruit and bung it in the smoothie maker.
It depends what you like in the way of food and clothing but it all boils down to accepting where you live and the shops and markets that you have available to you.
Feb 27th 2010, 12:09 pm
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Re: Coles Vs Tesco Comparison
To be honest I think once you live in Australia there really is no point in comparing Coles or any other store with the UK - it really does no good at all.
Some English friends were complaining about the lack of choice in the supermarkets and how there was little in the way of ready made meals and how the veggies were not as good as 'back home'.
Mr PP was laughing when they said this, he has never been into ready made food anyway but mentioned some of the markets selling fruit and veggies - we have a couple near us.
My UK friend is with me at the moment and said she loves the choice and how the food is better presented here but I guess it depends on how many choices of cheese you really want.
Food is expensive here but if you live here, thinking about Next, Marks and Spencers - it wont bring the stuff to you.
You have to shop within your budget, be prepared to drive to some of the markets and put in the legwork to get the stuff you like.
I have never ever been excited over supermarkets and I guess have slipped into the ready meal trap when Mr PP was at work as I hate cooking but to be honest, now I am quite happy to choose some nice fruit and bung it in the smoothie maker.
It depends what you like in the way of food and clothing but it all boils down to accepting where you live and the shops and markets that you have available to you.
Some English friends were complaining about the lack of choice in the supermarkets and how there was little in the way of ready made meals and how the veggies were not as good as 'back home'.
Mr PP was laughing when they said this, he has never been into ready made food anyway but mentioned some of the markets selling fruit and veggies - we have a couple near us.
My UK friend is with me at the moment and said she loves the choice and how the food is better presented here but I guess it depends on how many choices of cheese you really want.
Food is expensive here but if you live here, thinking about Next, Marks and Spencers - it wont bring the stuff to you.
You have to shop within your budget, be prepared to drive to some of the markets and put in the legwork to get the stuff you like.
I have never ever been excited over supermarkets and I guess have slipped into the ready meal trap when Mr PP was at work as I hate cooking but to be honest, now I am quite happy to choose some nice fruit and bung it in the smoothie maker.
It depends what you like in the way of food and clothing but it all boils down to accepting where you live and the shops and markets that you have available to you.
I'm all for emerging myself in Aussie life! The comparison certainly wasn't an indication that i'm pining for Tesco!
There are too many new and yummy things to eat on this side of the pond
Feb 27th 2010, 7:41 pm
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Re: Coles Vs Tesco Comparison
Tesco and ASDA definately a lot cheaper than Coles/Woolworths but then the cost of petrol in the UK makes up for the difference
Last edited by Joe10; Feb 27th 2010 at 7:45 pm.
Feb 27th 2010, 10:31 pm
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Feb 27th 2010, 10:48 pm
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Re: Coles Vs Tesco Comparison
Tesco has a lot more 'variety' - which you can take advantage of or not - depending on how you shop.
Most of it's basic grocery lines are a lot cheaper. I am sure there are exceptions.
That's about it...
Most of it's basic grocery lines are a lot cheaper. I am sure there are exceptions.
That's about it...
