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The black chicken comes from a breed called a "Silkie". It's feathers are white and it's skin is a grayish black colour. I'm not sure what I was expecting but the "Hippo" surprised me. Neat, tidy, well packaged food, tons of variety, nice wide aisles and lots of light. Most of the food is a bit less expensive than it is here in Ontario, Canada except the chips, Barilla, baked beans and sauce and they are about the same price. That was a lovely education, thanks.💛
Such a nice store. The prices are pretty decent and comparable to where we live in TX. Of course, we live in the far north of TX, so we don't see seafood here, but on the border by the gulf you will. Thanks for sharing. Have a lovely December.
Beijing is a "first-tier city" and capital of China. So, the prices are like what Washington DC or Manhattan prices are in USA. Only Shanghai and parts of Shenzhen would have higher prices. But, if you go anywhere else in China to like the 2nd, 3rd or 4th tier cities, the prices for restaurant food is astoundingly low. There are many videos on UA-cam about this. ua-cam.com/video/IAlkDQAQw6Y/v-deo.html Selling Like Crazy! China’s 40-Cent Buffets, $15 Party Meals Draw Crowds of Workers Every Day
Sitting in the UK with storm force winds howling outside, weather alerts all over UK. I'm with Julia, I can spend ages wandering around supermarkets in different countries. Chicken feet eaten throughout Africa too but usually cooked with spices until they're crispy on a grill. Not bad at all as long as they have the nails off them😂. Love as always 💕
Girls and ladies prefer to eat chicken feet in China, because they believe that chicken feet have a beauty effect, especially for the skin, which may be related to the presence of collagen in chicken feet
Hema Fresh (盒马鲜生) is a mid-to-high-end supermarket chain in China. The fruits and vegetables it offers are organically certified and supplied from its exclusive farms. However, they are still much cheaper compared to those in the United States or Europe. It is comparable to the organic fruits and vegetables available at Marks & Spencer in the UK.
Guys, What a lovely tour of a Chinese market. Prices are cheaper in certain items than others. Similarly, in the the US. Hope the weather has been good to you guys. Have a Happy Holiday Season ! 🎄🎄 Harriet, Jim and yuki
Generally the prices seem lower than the UK apart from some imported brands. The thing that surprised me was the quality and range on offer - much more than the UK, especially meat and fish. Also there seemed to be less processed foods and even some of the snacks were natural products. Its interesting that they also cook food instore - the closest thing to that in the UK is some of our farm shops that have restaurants. Overall, I would say that the Chinese have a much better diet than we do in the UK, comparing the range of food on offer.
You wrote: "The thing that surprised me was the quality and range on offer - much more than the UK, especially meat and fish." Well, they have a population of 1.4 BILLION vs. 66.46 million for United Kingdom. That is a HUGE HUGE HUGE differential for purchaseing in bulk to get better prices and variety Remember before 1979, it was close to impossbile to find refrigerators in China as they wre so poor and had no electricity to the home back then. So, their cullture is to buy food and cook it within 2 days. That is also why all the fish is also bougth fresh out of tank instead of frozen in the West. All over China you also have fresh "wet" meat markets where they slaughter mamals right there and that day to sell. That is why the OVID-19 virus was abled to spread in the wet meat market in Wuhan city.
@@白马秋风塞外 It can be some of the best, but not if you just rely on food from supermarkets. A good farm shop or farmers market is the key to eating well in Britain.
I would love a supermarket like that. Ours are becoming more and more processed foods and ready made meals. Fresh is still available but not to the same extent. This supermarket is amazing. Can you consider adding the price in AUD for us Aussies as well in future videos?
This is very informing. Lot of their prices are lower than here in the states for some of their foods. I wonder why they wrap the food in a net like the apples and other goodies? I love that they can recook your food for you. As you said to eat there or to take with you. Saves time for cooking at home. And some people live in very small apartments in China so having to save from cooking helps them out big time. I wish stores did this here in the states. Wow! there milk is way less than here in the states. For a gallon here you pay as high s 5 dollars at places for regular milk. Anything else is even more expensive. Prices here went up for bread, milk, and eggs. Way higher than it should. This is very informing. Thank you both for showing us and teaching us China's prices in food markets. Be safe stay warm!
China’s Dairy Industry Faces Continued Challenges Amid Raw Milk Oversupply China’s dairy industry is grappling with significant challenges as a prolonged oversupply of raw milk continues to drive prices down. Many dairy farm owners report that bulk milk prices recently fell to just over 1 yuan per kilogram, underscoring the severity of the situation. From the days when “those who controlled raw milk controlled the market” to the current era of market saturation, the nation’s dairy farms are struggling to navigate a crisis that has persisted since early 2023. The downturn began with widespread reports of milk dumping and cattle slaughtering as farms attempted to manage unsustainable production levels. As the crisis drags on, more farms are being forced to consider the grim question: “Will we have to continue culling our herds?” The Roots of the Crisis The seeds of the current crisis were sown in 2019 when dairy companies significantly expanded their upstream production capacity, which came fully online two years later. Coupled with a rapid increase in milk yield per cow, this expansion has led to a persistent imbalance between supply and demand. As a result, raw milk prices have dropped sharply, leaving many dairy farms on the brink of financial collapse. Industry experts suggest that recovery hinges on reducing the number of dairy cows and boosting milk powder consumption. Although the growth in raw milk production has slowed somewhat, prices are not expected to stabilize until at least the second quarter of 2025. The Financial Toll of Oversupply “The current raw milk price doesn’t even cover production costs,” said Zhang Ming, a production manager at a dairy farm in northern China. “The latest price is only 2.6 yuan per kilogram, but feeding costs alone average 2.2 yuan per kilogram. When you add fixed costs like land, the total cost climbs to around 3.2 to 3.5 yuan per kilogram.” Xu Ping, a supplier to a leading dairy company, described a slightly better situation. “We’re still operating at a loss, but we can sell milk for over 3 yuan per kilogram. Recently, the company has honored its purchase contracts without rejecting any shipments. However, this could change after the Spring Festival, when we might see a drop in collection in the second quarter.” Milk prices have been on a steady decline throughout 2024, with no signs of rebounding. The price of raw milk has fallen by more than 28% from a peak of 4.38 yuan per kilogram in 2021 to just 3.14 yuan by the end of September 2024.
It's the same, supermarkets inside Chinese malls do cost a bit more than the average supermarket. This supermarket "盒马鲜生" is a chain of supermarkets all over China, and the price level is medium.
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For those curious about century eggs: Basically, century eggs are duck eggs wrapped in an alkaline substance, such as wood ash or quicklime, and then pickled for several weeks with spices like tea leaves. Because of the alkaline substance, they taste slightly bitter and have a faint sulphur odor, so not everyone can eat them, especially without seasoning. As for why they are called "century eggs" in English, it seems to be a marketing tactic to attract attention. Chinese TV shows also like to present them as an dark dish for Foreigners to try. For example, Edward James Stafford and Bear Grylls have both been invited to eat them. Without any seasoning, the taste is likely to be off-putting for many.
We have a HEMA in Holland. I wonder if it is the same. ? I have so enjoyed your time in China. So much to see. ! It looks like such a modern country. Thank you for sharing your time in that fascinating country ! ❤❤❤
I was just watching Julia on Season 5 of The Great British Baking show. Very neat to see her on there. I remember she told us a long time ago that she competed on it. It was nice to see her creations. What a huge grocery store. I’d get lost and probably worn out after shopping there. 😂😂. Stay safe. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Fresh market where you can fresh vegetables, fresh meats, chicken, fish, duck, pig meat, cow meat, etc, any kind of fresh fruits all at 1/2 price or 1/4 the price you see in a mega super market like this one. The taste of food cooked with fresh ingredients much much better than those packaged and refrigerated or frozen ones.
Love following along your China series especially since l’m heading there next year! Are there convenient stores around everywhere like it is in Japan? I love convenient store culture hahah!
Honestly as a local grown up in Beijing, I don’t recommend Beijing as a place to experience family life. Maybe Guangdong or Shanghai is better. Because of most of the Beijing people they don’t enjoy life and live a fast pace life. Beijing is full of famous universities. Those Beijing local they are highly educated but live a tired life.
However, if you want to experience those ancient spiritual heritage, Beijing is the best place. There are a variety of performances like ancient dance dramas, Beijing opera. You can also experience many traditional handicrafts. But those are hidden in the normal streets, not well known even local people.
Hey , good evening from New Zealand , that was a eye opener , i was surprised as i did a cost comparison , pretty the much the same as here , apart from the avos , l.o.l they are very cheap here , love the vids, very neat seeing a different culture and stuff 🙂
I apologise. You are right. I was not looking at the corner of the screen to see the prices. It was late at night when I viewed it and I did not use full screen. Thanks for pointing that out to me. Keep up the good work.
盒马鲜生 is a relatively high-end grocery store. So fancier decorations, more services, better quality control of the goods, etc. and of course at higher prices. You saw, for example, the chicken with black skin, and that is a certain breed called silkie chicken which is considered to have certain value in terms of traditional Chinese medicine. Such chicken goes best with other ingredients of medical value like cordyceps militaris to make a soup, but people don't necessarily want to pay extra for it to make an everyday meal. It is common for a person to only buy certain items he/she prioritizes at a store like this and gets other items at stores that are more cost-effective. Additionally, Chinese can have much more exquisite discrimination between ingredients than the factory-standardized measures a lot of westerners are more used to. So, randomly picking an item can give you misleading idea about how grocery cost in China compare to in another country. By the way, kiwi fruits actually originates in China and there are domestic kiwi fruits being sold by lower price.
Yes, kiwi fruit is originally the Chinese Gooseberry. I don't think many ordinary Chinese people would be able to shop in this high-end store. I've been watching a lot of Chinese videos about the struggles of the population. Thousands barely get enough to eat.
That was fun seeing the food prices. Very much cheaper than here in New York. The bread loafs are so small there! Julia I love Your Blue 💙/White 🤍 Jacket With The Black 🖤 Trim. Could You please share where You purchased it? Western Upstate NY Here ❤ Thanks #MattJulia
Thank you for sharing…going to a supermarket when I am abroad is one of my favourite things to do…I bought 4 avocados today from sainsbobs for £1.40 !! Enjoy the rest of your week…Louise xxx
That Australian wagyu beef would cost more than double in Australia and most likely those lobsters were imported into china. China ceased importing Australian lobster because of previous Australian prime minister being an idiot with the Chinese, anyway that was good because we could buy them even supermarkets had them but they were always frozen never fresh. The Chinese get the best and freshest produce, Australians get the left overs must be because we have a small population.
@@bec_r_r Not complaining, Not about Brexit…..the fishing catches have been sold to European countries for a century as the profit margins are higher. I live near some of the best protected waters in the UK but have to buy the products of that protection MY SENYDD insists on processed….Not Fresh….
Chinese here🙌🏻 I think 盒马 is kind of expensive in China, and it only open in some big city for now. City where I live will have the first 盒马 in Jan,2025.
Definitely a great video with lots of info. Thanks for a great effort. I will be checking out more of your videos - and wondering how long you spent in China overall. US visa seems a bit restrictive for China.
great video. LOl that black chicken is too funny. Are you located in Haidian. you could also get cheaper groceries and more variety from taboo or pingduoduo I my opinion
8% of people in the UK are lactose intolerant whereas the figure for China is 92%. In Russia it varies per republic but it's between 13% and 57%. That's probably why not much dairy products are drunk or eaten in China (and Asia in general).
The comparisons are always interesting .... Some of the beer is quite a bit cheaper .... I might have to fly from Australia to get some??? Thanks Matt and Julia, great insight.
I am also a beer lover. In China, the average price of 500ml domestic beer bought online is ￥5≈usd$0.7. Imported beer is almost X2-3, but if I buy online in my city, can deliver very cool beer to my home in 30 minutes. Welcome to Beijing!😊😊😊
The live fish (etc) selection is pretty damned good. And that conveyor system is pretty sweet. My local shop (major retailer) has 1/10th the live selection and no fancy belt system ;)
There is one supermarket brand in the US, Wegmans, that has in-store dining areas. I used to live in Rochester, NY for a few months and I loved the Wegmans there. But the variety shown in this video is unmatched even by Wegmans.
can't believe these prices! At the cheapest grocery store where i live (NE MN south of CA border, I paid $5 for 12 plain white eggs, lobster was advertised as $39 a pound for New Years Eve, $2.50 pound ($5 a kilo) for the tomatoes that were pointed out, ....
Very interesting. Although everything was reasonably priced, I can see why street food is so convenient. Probably no more expensive than cooking yourself. I do wonder what the average income is though because Russian prices are super cheap, matching much smaller income. It’s all relative. We’re spoilt in that English is used so much in many countries, especially at airports and train stations. And now I see in supermarkets as well. Great shopping experience Ty 😊❤. Oh yeah, I agree with another post about the amount of plastic used 😮.
Hema is actually one of nicer supermarkets, people with low income won't go there. they have more affordable options, other supermarkets, convenience stores, local wet markets or bazaars, or nearby farmers would drive into the city and sell veges or fruits they grow in their gardens.
If I remember it correctly, Mainland China is the biggest alcohol consuming region in the world, more than three times bigger than the second, so of course you can find all kinds of imported alcoholic products. China also imports and consumes huge amount of all kinds of products, the world's biggest market to most industries, but except cheese and olive oil I guess. lol
Yes,we can buy almost all the western alcohol in China,my favorite brands here： Single Malt Scotch Whisky：Ardbeg/Macallan/Glen Grant/TBWC Blended Scotch Whisky：Compass Box/Dewar's/TBWC American Bourbon whiskey：Booker's/Elijah Craig/Michter's American Rye Whiskey：Pikesville/Ragtime Rum：Plantation/Foursquare Brandy：Pierre Ferrand/Hennessy Gin：Monkey 47/Hendrick's/The Botanist Port Wine：Taylor's/Sandeman Craft beer：Everything you can imagine! I am a chinese alcohol machine🤣😋
Very educational and interesting video, thanks for sharing with us! You peaked my interest, I was born and raised in Los Angeles , CA and the majority of our avocados come from CAli, then Mexico, then Peru! The majority of avocados in the EU and the UK are imported from Peru, then Columbia. Interesting! Don’t you miss not being at home during the Christmas and New Years holidays?? I noticed…..there’s not a bauble, advent calendar, or shopping district decorated with lights. I would miss all of this terribly! ☹️Take care of yourselves, & Happy Holidays! 🥳🎄🚫🦃🌮🌯🍪🍪🍩🍿🍿🧀🧀🧀🥖☹️
I think the local products will be cheaper than those in Western countries, but imported products will be expensive You can see even a midrange grocery store in China, there are so many choices.
In fact, non-frozen meat is generally only sold for one day, and after 7 p.m., there will be discounts for fresh and cooked food, and supermarkets will be cleared of goods. In addition, the reason why there are few people in the video is that when the blogger goes there, it should be working hours, and the crowd will be concentrated in the noon lunch and after work in the evening. In addition, China is used to online shopping, the Hema supermarket has its own ordering APP, you choose the goods you need on the APP, generally within 30 minutes can be delivered to the home (including seafood and other goods), the bag on the conveyor belt in the video is the sorting completed goods. I hope it was helpful.
80% of the orders in this supermarket come from the Internet. After placing an order from the mobile phone app, it can be delivered to your home in about 30 minutes. The delivery range is almost 30km centered on the supermarket, so most people shop directly at home.😂
Is it true that chinese supermarkets(or products in China) have consistent prices and they rarely change? Im asking because in American pricrs change often depending on inflation and i saw a tweet that products in China very rarely change in price.
Yes prices are quite stable because government controls not letting private companies to manipulate too much. Also there are giant state owned food companies to balance out when private owned food companies technically raise up prices.
The monthly salary of workers in ordinary factories is 800-1500 US dollars after tax, taxi drivers are about 1500 US dollars, couriers are about 1000-1500 US dollars, civil servants are about 2000 US dollars. Some large companies like Huawei pay 3000-20000 US dollars. China's salary is similar to that of Italy and Portugal in southern Europe.
I bet all the plastic packaging is from the covid era, where pre-packed food made the most sense. Prices seem about 50% lower than the US, except avocados and I bet beef is actually about the same.
I think you may have over-interpreted the plastic packaging, the supermarket carried out excessive plastic packaging, more in order to make the goods appear attractiv😂.
This supermarket is generally a small supermarket in China. 80% of their orders come from the Internet, and the distribution range is almost 50km around the supermarket. Although the area of this supermarket is not large, their products are generally organically certified, so it belongs to a medium and high-end supermarket in China. Usually, the price of this supermarket is 30%-50% higher than that of ordinary supermarkets. By the way, this supermarket and Alipay belong to the same company.
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The black chicken comes from a breed called a "Silkie". It's feathers are white and it's skin is a grayish black colour. I'm not sure what I was expecting but the "Hippo" surprised me. Neat, tidy, well packaged food, tons of variety, nice wide aisles and lots of light. Most of the food is a bit less expensive than it is here in Ontario, Canada except the chips, Barilla, baked beans and sauce and they are about the same price. That was a lovely education, thanks.💛
It is kind of a premium market in China, in which the prices of goods are usually 30% higher.
这家连锁超市从开办都没有挣过钱，请个程序员100万年薪，一般超市20多万一年。 Ali 投资的，现在卖掉了。 Ali 电商挣到钱后，尽投资这些低档的要控制成本很好才能挣到钱的生意，都是买来的，买来后都是衰败的企业，过去5年投资的生意都是不挣钱的，买来就衰败。
你这样考虑价格，其它超市价格是100，这家超市是150， 日常农贸市场还要便宜些，便宜多少不好说，主要是蔬菜便宜，可以便宜到一半到1/3. 中国人日常消费很多蔬菜，蔬菜年人均占有量588公斤，蔬菜产量占全球产量一半。
Very informative video. Glad to see you two are enjoying your time in China. ❤
Such a nice store. The prices are pretty decent and comparable to where we live in TX. Of course, we live in the far north of TX, so we don't see seafood here, but on the border by the gulf you will. Thanks for sharing. Have a lovely December.
Thanks so much, love of love to Texas! ❤️🥰
Beijing is a "first-tier city" and capital of China. So, the prices are like what Washington DC or Manhattan prices are in USA. Only Shanghai and parts of Shenzhen would have higher prices.
But, if you go anywhere else in China to like the 2nd, 3rd or 4th tier cities, the prices for restaurant food is astoundingly low. There are many videos on UA-cam about this.
ua-cam.com/video/IAlkDQAQw6Y/v-deo.html Selling Like Crazy! China’s 40-Cent Buffets, $15 Party Meals Draw Crowds of Workers Every Day
we hv seafood even in xinjiang china
IN that case prices in TX is pretty cheap considering the wages difference.
Jusgo, in Plano?
Sitting in the UK with storm force winds howling outside, weather alerts all over UK. I'm with Julia, I can spend ages wandering around supermarkets in different countries. Chicken feet eaten throughout Africa too but usually cooked with spices until they're crispy on a grill. Not bad at all as long as they have the nails off them😂. Love as always 💕
It sounds crazy back home! Keep safe ❤️ Interesting, had no idea they were a delicacy outside of China and the Chinese diaspora 🥰❤️❤️❤️
same here, horrible storm
Girls and ladies prefer to eat chicken feet in China, because they believe that chicken feet have a beauty effect, especially for the skin, which may be related to the presence of collagen in chicken feet
Hema Fresh (盒马鲜生) is a mid-to-high-end supermarket chain in China. The fruits and vegetables it offers are organically certified and supplied from its exclusive farms. However, they are still much cheaper compared to those in the United States or Europe. It is comparable to the organic fruits and vegetables available at Marks & Spencer in the UK.
Great visit to the grocery store! My husband and I love going to grocery stores when we travel! It’s part of the culture!
Love your videos it’s like travelling with friends thank you ❤
🤣🤣🤣 you made me laugh out loud Julia when you tried the 100 year old egg - so funny 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Guys, What a lovely tour of a Chinese market. Prices are cheaper in certain items than others. Similarly, in the the US. Hope the weather has been good to you guys.
Have a Happy Holiday Season ! 🎄🎄 Harriet, Jim and yuki
Thank you so much guys! Lots of love to you both! 🥰❤️
Generally the prices seem lower than the UK apart from some imported brands.
The thing that surprised me was the quality and range on offer - much more than the UK, especially meat and fish.
Also there seemed to be less processed foods and even some of the snacks were natural products.
Its interesting that they also cook food instore - the closest thing to that in the UK is some of our farm shops that have restaurants.
Overall, I would say that the Chinese have a much better diet than we do in the UK, comparing the range of food on offer.
Hema market is under alibaba group which owns taobao, ali-express etc. They are expert of finding best sources around the world😊
You wrote: "The thing that surprised me was the quality and range on offer - much more than the UK, especially meat and fish."
Well, they have a population of 1.4 BILLION vs. 66.46 million for United Kingdom. That is a HUGE HUGE HUGE differential for purchaseing in bulk to get better prices and variety
Remember before 1979, it was close to impossbile to find refrigerators in China as they wre so poor and had no electricity to the home back then. So, their cullture is to buy food and cook it within 2 days. That is also why all the fish is also bougth fresh out of tank instead of frozen in the West. All over China you also have fresh "wet" meat markets where they slaughter mamals right there and that day to sell. That is why the OVID-19 virus was abled to spread in the wet meat market in Wuhan city.
Britain's food is the worst in the world😂
@@白马秋风塞外 It can be some of the best, but not if you just rely on food from supermarkets.
A good farm shop or farmers market is the key to eating well in Britain.
In the eyes of the Chinese, there is no comparison between the UK and China, which is the harsh reality
Thank you shopping is so therapeutic 😂….going to supermarkets in other countries is like looking around someone else’s house 😊
That was so amazing! I had no idea that there was such a variety and so huge stores in China.Very educational.. Thank you!!
I would love a supermarket like that. Ours are becoming more and more processed foods and ready made meals. Fresh is still available but not to the same extent. This supermarket is amazing. Can you consider adding the price in AUD for us Aussies as well in future videos?
This is very informing. Lot of their prices are lower than here in the states for some of their foods. I wonder why they wrap the food in a net like the apples and other goodies? I love that they can recook your food for you. As you said to eat there or to take with you. Saves time for cooking at home. And some people live in very small apartments in China so having to save from cooking helps them out big time. I wish stores did this here in the states. Wow! there milk is way less than here in the states. For a gallon here you pay as high s 5 dollars at places for regular milk. Anything else is even more expensive. Prices here went up for bread, milk, and eggs. Way higher than it should. This is very informing. Thank you both for showing us and teaching us China's prices in food markets. Be safe stay warm!
Almost no one live in the small apartment without kitchen in China. Just FYI.
Chinese people are lactose intolerant
The wrapped ones are more expensive.
China’s Dairy Industry Faces Continued Challenges Amid Raw Milk Oversupply
China’s dairy industry is grappling with significant challenges as a prolonged oversupply of raw milk continues to drive prices down. Many dairy farm owners report that bulk milk prices recently fell to just over 1 yuan per kilogram, underscoring the severity of the situation.
From the days when “those who controlled raw milk controlled the market” to the current era of market saturation, the nation’s dairy farms are struggling to navigate a crisis that has persisted since early 2023. The downturn began with widespread reports of milk dumping and cattle slaughtering as farms attempted to manage unsustainable production levels. As the crisis drags on, more farms are being forced to consider the grim question: “Will we have to continue culling our herds?”
The Roots of the Crisis
The seeds of the current crisis were sown in 2019 when dairy companies significantly expanded their upstream production capacity, which came fully online two years later. Coupled with a rapid increase in milk yield per cow, this expansion has led to a persistent imbalance between supply and demand. As a result, raw milk prices have dropped sharply, leaving many dairy farms on the brink of financial collapse.
Industry experts suggest that recovery hinges on reducing the number of dairy cows and boosting milk powder consumption. Although the growth in raw milk production has slowed somewhat, prices are not expected to stabilize until at least the second quarter of 2025.
The Financial Toll of Oversupply
“The current raw milk price doesn’t even cover production costs,” said Zhang Ming, a production manager at a dairy farm in northern China. “The latest price is only 2.6 yuan per kilogram, but feeding costs alone average 2.2 yuan per kilogram. When you add fixed costs like land, the total cost climbs to around 3.2 to 3.5 yuan per kilogram.”
Xu Ping, a supplier to a leading dairy company, described a slightly better situation. “We’re still operating at a loss, but we can sell milk for over 3 yuan per kilogram. Recently, the company has honored its purchase contracts without rejecting any shipments. However, this could change after the Spring Festival, when we might see a drop in collection in the second quarter.”
Milk prices have been on a steady decline throughout 2024, with no signs of rebounding. The price of raw milk has fallen by more than 28% from a peak of 4.38 yuan per kilogram in 2021 to just 3.14 yuan by the end of September 2024.
@@JasonVu-h7t 中国是奶制品进口国，如果中国的原奶已经跌破生产成本，那还需要进口吗？以中国的奶产量，根本不够中国的消费。2019年以来，奶制品的市场价格已经上升明显，如果是生产过量，至少要价格不变吧。而且你同一篇文章，里面的数据前后不一致。另外我注意到这篇文章的配图，是典型的反中配图。如果你们根据这种文章来判断如何和中国做生意，那不是要赔死？或者这篇文章是用来欺骗本国民众，给西班牙的奶制品出口在遭到中国的关于欧盟EV关税报复找一个借口呢？
These videos you do of local supermarkets are terrific! So interesting.
cost of living quite affordable in China ,hardly any inflation
@12:26 These are the black skinned chicken, naturally black. Chinese make herbal soups with them, very nice and for heath benefits.
Just discovered y'all from San Antonio, Texas! Thoroughly enjoying your videos. What a treat! Thank you for taking us along!
Here in Canada, the supermarkets inside shopping malls are THE most expensive. I suspect the same holds for China.
same
It's the same, supermarkets inside Chinese malls do cost a bit more than the average supermarket. This supermarket "盒马鲜生" is a chain of supermarkets all over China, and the price level is medium.
@@haowilliam4346 盒马可一点都不便宜，一般也得是经济发达城市和省会城市才有
New sub and loved this one! Comparing supermarket prices! Great content!
Hello from New Mexico! Hola!
Located in the SW part of the USA
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P.S. I've spent all afternoon binge watching your videos. Thank you for taking me places I want to see but can't afford and also, quite honestly, too lazy to do all the traveling and flying and walking thru airports! Yeah! Thank you so much!!!❤
For those curious about century eggs:
Basically, century eggs are duck eggs wrapped in an alkaline substance, such as wood ash or quicklime, and then pickled for several weeks with spices like tea leaves.
Because of the alkaline substance, they taste slightly bitter and have a faint sulphur odor, so not everyone can eat them, especially without seasoning.
As for why they are called "century eggs" in English, it seems to be a marketing tactic to attract attention.
Chinese TV shows also like to present them as an dark dish for Foreigners to try. For example, Edward James Stafford and Bear Grylls have both been invited to eat them. Without any seasoning, the taste is likely to be off-putting for many.
Thank you so much for showing us the prices in China's supermarket! Very practical and important aspect of our lives.
We have a HEMA in Holland. I wonder if it is the same. ? I have so enjoyed your time in China. So much to see. ! It looks like such a modern country. Thank you for sharing your time in that fascinating country ! ❤❤❤
Thanks for posting this video Matt and Julia!
The black chicken is a Silky fowl, which originated in Jiangxi, China and is rich in nutrients.
“Black chicken” is sold in the Chinese markets (it’s expensive and considered a “delicacy”)
I have to say I have never seen such a stress free supermarket.
It’s so quiet !!
Love this content I feel like I’m
Shopping with you .
Love a supermarket tour. Life must be quite tough there because it's not insanely cheap.
So interesting!!!! Love all your videos 👍❤️❤️
I was just watching Julia on Season 5 of The Great British Baking show. Very neat to see her on there. I remember she told us a long time ago that she competed on it. It was nice to see her creations.
What a huge grocery store. I’d get lost and probably worn out after shopping there. 😂😂. Stay safe. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
At the deli meat counter, I know I must have heard you wrong LoL, I thought you said "Dog". Surely I heard that wrong?😆
Fresh market where you can fresh vegetables, fresh meats, chicken, fish, duck, pig meat, cow meat, etc, any kind of fresh fruits all at 1/2 price or 1/4 the price you see in a mega super market like this one. The taste of food cooked with fresh ingredients much much better than those packaged and refrigerated or frozen ones.
Hi guys great as always. What will you be doing for Christmas. As jo
I couldn’t be in that supermarket for 5 min, the music drives me crazy 😅
Love following along your China series especially since l’m heading there next year! Are there convenient stores around everywhere like it is in Japan? I love convenient store culture hahah!
Amazing! ❤️ Yea there are loooots of convenience stores, perhaps a little less than Japan, but still lots! ❤️🥰
@ cant wait for more vlogs! Forever a huge fan of yours!🥰
Honestly as a local grown up in Beijing, I don’t recommend Beijing as a place to experience family life. Maybe Guangdong or Shanghai is better. Because of most of the Beijing people they don’t enjoy life and live a fast pace life. Beijing is full of famous universities. Those Beijing local they are highly educated but live a tired life.
However, if you want to experience those ancient spiritual heritage, Beijing is the best place. There are a variety of performances like ancient dance dramas, Beijing opera. You can also experience many traditional handicrafts. But those are hidden in the normal streets, not well known even local people.
Hey , good evening from New Zealand , that was a eye opener , i was surprised as i did a cost comparison , pretty the much the same as here , apart from the avos , l.o.l they are very cheap here , love the vids, very neat seeing a different culture and stuff 🙂
In Northeast USA, typically $5. a dozen regular eggs, $6. gallon milk and $4. loaf of sliced bread.
I apologise. You are right. I was not looking at the corner of the screen to see the prices. It was late at night when I viewed it and I did not use full screen. Thanks for pointing that out to me. Keep up the good work.
Chicken feet are also eaten in Southeast Asia, especially in the Philippines where we have chicken feet BBQ or adobo.
Woww... what a difference from where i shop😮😂😂 definitely a awesome tour😎😎😎 thank you!!!
Unknown fruits = winter dates, what dried Chinese dates are made from
Ah amazing, thank you for letting us know! ❤️
盒马鲜生 is a relatively high-end grocery store. So fancier decorations, more services, better quality control of the goods, etc. and of course at higher prices. You saw, for example, the chicken with black skin, and that is a certain breed called silkie chicken which is considered to have certain value in terms of traditional Chinese medicine. Such chicken goes best with other ingredients of medical value like cordyceps militaris to make a soup, but people don't necessarily want to pay extra for it to make an everyday meal. It is common for a person to only buy certain items he/she prioritizes at a store like this and gets other items at stores that are more cost-effective. Additionally, Chinese can have much more exquisite discrimination between ingredients than the factory-standardized measures a lot of westerners are more used to. So, randomly picking an item can give you misleading idea about how grocery cost in China compare to in another country. By the way, kiwi fruits actually originates in China and there are domestic kiwi fruits being sold by lower price.
Yes, kiwi fruit is originally the Chinese Gooseberry. I don't think many ordinary Chinese people would be able to shop in this high-end store. I've been watching a lot of Chinese videos about the struggles of the population. Thousands barely get enough to eat.
@@cordeliav3055 这是错误的，中国已经全体摆脱贫困，现在没有人饿肚子了。
@@cordeliav3055 盒马超市比一般的超市要高端一些，并不意味着普通人消费不起。因为里面的商品包好所有的价格带，同一种商品不同的品牌价格不同选择更多，你可以选择贵的品牌也可以选择便宜的品牌，城市中产阶级都消费得起。你可以调查一下中国有多少盒马超市，事实上中国还有许多比盒马更高端的超市。
That was fun seeing the food prices. Very much cheaper than here in New York. The bread loafs are so small there!
Julia I love Your Blue 💙/White 🤍 Jacket With The Black 🖤 Trim. Could You please share where You purchased it?
Western Upstate NY Here ❤
Thanks #MattJulia
we hv this supermarket chain all over china, normally we just order on our phones, and have the groceries delivered to door within 30mins.
This was fun. I was surprised at some of the prices. Lower than local goods here in the US at times. Thank you!
Thank you for sharing…going to a supermarket when I am abroad is one of my favourite things to do…I bought 4 avocados today from sainsbobs for £1.40 !! Enjoy the rest of your week…Louise xxx
That Australian wagyu beef would cost more than double in Australia and most likely those lobsters were imported into china. China ceased importing Australian lobster because of previous Australian prime minister being an idiot with the Chinese, anyway that was good because we could buy them even supermarkets had them but they were always frozen never fresh. The Chinese get the best and freshest produce, Australians get the left overs must be because we have a small population.
Don’t think your the only ones British fish goes to Spain, not many fishmongers left in UK. The EU want the fishing quotas…really hot topic…
@ You got Brexit stop complaining, I’m not complaining just trying to understand what goes on in the world
@@bec_r_r Not complaining, Not about Brexit…..the fishing catches have been sold to European countries for a century as the profit margins are higher. I live near some of the best protected waters in the UK but have to buy the products of that protection MY SENYDD insists on processed….Not Fresh….
Fascinating to know the prices in China... and it definitely confirms, for me anyway, that Australia is an expensive place to live..lol.
Chinese here🙌🏻 I think 盒马 is kind of expensive in China, and it only open in some big city for now. City where I live will have the first 盒马 in Jan,2025.
Definitely a great video with lots of info. Thanks for a great effort. I will be checking out more of your videos - and wondering how long you spent in China overall. US visa seems a bit restrictive for China.
great video. LOl that black chicken is too funny. Are you located in Haidian. you could also get cheaper groceries and more variety from taboo or pingduoduo I my opinion
Ah okay, thank you for the clarification 🥰❤️
Watching from beautiful British Columbia, Canada. 🇨🇦 Very fascinating watching your adventures.
8% of people in the UK are lactose intolerant whereas the figure for China is 92%. In Russia it varies per republic but it's between 13% and 57%. That's probably why not much dairy products are drunk or eaten in China (and Asia in general).
是的！中国人的乳糖不耐受比例很高。我是中国人，我一吃纯牛奶就会拉肚子😂
@@hengyang-f4x 內蒙跟新疆那邊的人耐受度比較高，中原地區的就沒法了，畢竟我們不是吃乳製品的民族
where did you get that 92% figure from? Completely outrageous!
Not true, eveyone i know drink coffee with milk in China.
The comparisons are always interesting .... Some of the beer is quite a bit cheaper .... I might have to fly from Australia to get some??? Thanks Matt and Julia, great insight.
I am also a beer lover. In China, the average price of 500ml domestic beer bought online is ￥5≈usd$0.7. Imported beer is almost X2-3, but if I buy online in my city, can deliver very cool beer to my home in 30 minutes. Welcome to Beijing!😊😊😊
love the prices puts things in context
The live fish (etc) selection is pretty damned good. And that conveyor system is pretty sweet. My local shop (major retailer) has 1/10th the live selection and no fancy belt system ;)
Wow ,That supermarket was incredible.I live in the US and I've never seen anything like this.
There is one supermarket brand in the US, Wegmans, that has in-store dining areas. I used to live in Rochester, NY for a few months and I loved the Wegmans there. But the variety shown in this video is unmatched even by Wegmans.
the black chicken is called wuji which means black chicken literally, and it is considered more nutrious and expensive than the common chicken.
Interesting, thank you! ❤️
It's mostly reserved for women.
Glad to see you back. I'll watch your video now.
Thank you so much ❤️🙏🏼
In Australia it is common to find supermarkets inside shopping malls.
That black chicken also called Silkie Chicken. They have black skin.
Everything looks great and very affordable.
have you tried the opposite version of hot pot called ma la tong, of which u pick the ingredients (as many as u want) and someone cooks it for u
Actually, the general prices in Hema(Hippo) is more expensive than the same goods in normal supermarket.
can't believe these prices! At the cheapest grocery store where i live (NE MN south of CA border, I paid $5 for 12 plain white eggs, lobster was advertised as $39 a pound for New Years Eve, $2.50 pound ($5 a kilo) for the tomatoes that were pointed out, ....
great video
This is totally off topic but I'd love to know just how long Matt's hair is! LOL.
Hahaha, to the shoulders at the moment 😁❤️
Rice wine is usually very delicious - recommended
We will try! 🥰
In Canberra, Australia most supermarkets are in shopping centres. Very normal from my perspective.
Supermarket in shopping centres are common in Australia
Very interesting. Although everything was reasonably priced, I can see why street food is so convenient. Probably no more expensive than cooking yourself. I do wonder what the average income is though because Russian prices are super cheap, matching much smaller income. It’s all relative. We’re spoilt in that English is used so much in many countries, especially at airports and train stations. And now I see in supermarkets as well. Great shopping experience Ty 😊❤. Oh yeah, I agree with another post about the amount of plastic used 😮.
Hema is actually one of nicer supermarkets, people with low income won't go there. they have more affordable options, other supermarkets, convenience stores, local wet markets or bazaars, or nearby farmers would drive into the city and sell veges or fruits they grow in their gardens.
Lobster price is depending on the import price
Ah okay thanks ❤️
Greetings from Ireland. Prices are even cheaper then here. Did u buy something eventually?
If I remember it correctly, Mainland China is the biggest alcohol consuming region in the world, more than three times bigger than the second, so of course you can find all kinds of imported alcoholic products. China also imports and consumes huge amount of all kinds of products, the world's biggest market to most industries, but except cheese and olive oil I guess. lol
Interesting, never knew, we would have guess somewhere in Eastern Europe for alcohol consumption to be honest. Thanks for the fact ❤️
@@MattandJulia Per capita, could be Belarus, but hey, no one beats 1.4 billions people as whole. Haha.
Yes,we can buy almost all the western alcohol in China,my favorite brands here：
Single Malt Scotch Whisky：Ardbeg/Macallan/Glen Grant/TBWC
Blended Scotch Whisky：Compass Box/Dewar's/TBWC
American Bourbon whiskey：Booker's/Elijah Craig/Michter's
American Rye Whiskey：Pikesville/Ragtime
Rum：Plantation/Foursquare
Brandy：Pierre Ferrand/Hennessy
Gin：Monkey 47/Hendrick's/The Botanist
Port Wine：Taylor's/Sandeman
Craft beer：Everything you can imagine!
I am a chinese alcohol machine🤣😋
@@etherspace酒鬼！🤝🏻
Very good, it is very useful for me to make the shopping list for next September! Love to both of you!!
Haha, for sure! 😏😉 Lots of love to you too! ❤️
Lots of shopping ideas when we have a picnic in Beijing! See you soon!
Wow! These grocery prices are cheaper than our discount groceries!
This Hema supermarket is still a mid-sized supermarket and is located in a mall. The outside market will be 30% cheaper.😅
Very educational and interesting video, thanks for sharing with us! You peaked my interest, I was born and raised in Los Angeles , CA and the majority of our avocados come from CAli, then Mexico, then Peru! The majority of avocados in the EU and the UK are imported from Peru, then Columbia. Interesting! Don’t you miss not being at home during the Christmas and New Years holidays?? I noticed…..there’s not a bauble, advent calendar, or shopping district decorated with lights. I would miss all of this terribly! ☹️Take care of yourselves, & Happy Holidays! 🥳🎄🚫🦃🌮🌯🍪🍪🍩🍿🍿🧀🧀🧀🥖☹️
Hi! I am a fan of your China. Can you add subtitles to the video you released?
Love the super market tours!
$15 USD FOR A LOBSTER?????? What they grow lobsters on trees in China? What the hell.... Give me that price NOW!!
If you love seafood, going to China or Asia will give u a fat belly
It is often below $15 per lb here in CA, and sometimes 9.99 per lb.
@@qilu2004 $15 USD for the whole lobster
19.58- i think those are chinese jujube fruit(Ziziphus jujuba)
The black chicken is Sumatra Chicken... a fighting bird😊
black chicken is a special type of chicken believed to have better flavor and nutrition
I think the local products will be cheaper than those in Western countries, but imported products will be expensive
You can see even a midrange grocery store in China, there are so many choices.
Lobstah in New England range around 10 to 14 dollars per pound. What was that spirit that cost 1000?🇬🇧🇺🇸
Do they sell all that meat, how long does it stay ion the shelf? Didn’t see many people shopping.
In fact, non-frozen meat is generally only sold for one day, and after 7 p.m., there will be discounts for fresh and cooked food, and supermarkets will be cleared of goods. In addition, the reason why there are few people in the video is that when the blogger goes there, it should be working hours, and the crowd will be concentrated in the noon lunch and after work in the evening. In addition, China is used to online shopping, the Hema supermarket has its own ordering APP, you choose the goods you need on the APP, generally within 30 minutes can be delivered to the home (including seafood and other goods), the bag on the conveyor belt in the video is the sorting completed goods. I hope it was helpful.
80% of the orders in this supermarket come from the Internet. After placing an order from the mobile phone app, it can be delivered to your home in about 30 minutes. The delivery range is almost 30km centered on the supermarket, so most people shop directly at home.😂
If I lived in Beijing, I’d be eating roast duck and hoisin sauce rolls 8 days a week.
What about your doctor check-up per year and dental visit in China?
Not really sure what you mean. We never had yearly doctor check ups when we lived full time in the UK 😁 Dentistry we have done in Turkey ❤️
Is it true that chinese supermarkets(or products in China) have consistent prices and they rarely change?
Im asking because in American pricrs change often depending on inflation and i saw a tweet that products in China very rarely change in price.
Yes prices are quite stable because government controls not letting private companies to manipulate too much. Also there are giant state owned food companies to balance out when private owned food companies technically raise up prices.
the beer 1/3 rd cheeper become a drunkard on the cheep, (idaho) .
£1.40 for 6 beers? (packs bags to live in china).
Hi guys! From New Orleans, La in the states. Was wondering if your home base is still in Turkey?
Youre divine, came to Serbia surprise
We can’t wait to return to Serbia 🇷🇸❤️
yeah, but what are the wages? These prices could be quite high if the wages are small.
The monthly salary of workers in ordinary factories is 800-1500 US dollars after tax, taxi drivers are about 1500 US dollars, couriers are about 1000-1500 US dollars, civil servants are about 2000 US dollars. Some large companies like Huawei pay 3000-20000 US dollars.
China's salary is similar to that of Italy and Portugal in southern Europe.
people with small wage wont go that supermarket. Hema is actually one of the nicer supermarkets.
Don't buy beautifully packaged food in Chinese supermarkets, and don't buy imported food, which is usually at least X2 expensive.😅😅😅
I bet all the plastic packaging is from the covid era, where pre-packed food made the most sense. Prices seem about 50% lower than the US, except avocados and I bet beef is actually about the same.
I think you may have over-interpreted the plastic packaging, the supermarket carried out excessive plastic packaging, more in order to make the goods appear attractiv😂.
That is a "mid-size" supermarket? It looks gigantic! The delivery system is jaw dropping, too.
This supermarket is generally a small supermarket in China. 80% of their orders come from the Internet, and the distribution range is almost 50km around the supermarket. Although the area of this supermarket is not large, their products are generally organically certified, so it belongs to a medium and high-end supermarket in China. Usually, the price of this supermarket is 30%-50% higher than that of ordinary supermarkets. By the way, this supermarket and Alipay belong to the same company.