Great Britain is a country of traditions. But although cosmopolitan London and Manchester have long absorbed a hundred foreign customs, there are things that will remain unchanged. At the same time, conservatism manifests itself not only in veneration of the royal family and high level of education. We see it in the original humor of the British, the style of clothing, and also the products and dishes that are preferred here. And what are the prices for food in the markets and catering? Let's consider in more detail. 

Shops, supermarkets, markets

 London has long established a reputation for one of the most expensive cities. But the income of the majority of metropolitan residents is much higher than in other regions. However, people with completely different income levels find their “places” here. 

Markets

 In each district, you will find lots of markets where you can buy fresh vegetables, fruits, farm products and flowers. The market is popular under the Borough Market Bridge, Islington farmers' market and the Billingsgate market, where they buy seafood from the chef of London. Many people know that after lunch you can get a good discount here. 

Supermarkets 

There are many supermarkets and stores in the capital, including the 7 most popular. In the Tesco hypermarket, the main advantage is a huge assortment and affordable prices for FMCG products, backed by discounts. In the network, Waitrose often offers profitable shares “when buying 2 products - 3rd for free.” In Morrisons, you can find good products at low prices. The trump card of Marks & Spencer is that you can buy quality semi-finished products there. Sainsbury's supermarket manages to set prices 5 cents lower than in Tesco. And the cheapest in Asda, besides there are departments with an assortment similar to ours (sour cream, herring, cottage cheese, etc.). But it should be noted that the products with the designation Smart Price are not always of the best quality there. Small shops, like Nisa, Aldi, Co-operative, Lidl, you will find in all sleeping areas. And in London, there are Jewish, Lithuanian, Polish, and other shops where you will find your favorite products at a reasonable price. 

Cafes, pubs, fast food restaurants 

The British still love broths and mashed soups, pies of cornish pasty and cottage pie, steaks with a garnish of vegetables, all kinds of sandwiches and puddings, beer and ale, porridge and scrambled eggs and bacon in the mornings, as well as apple pie and tea with milk. However, a lot of visiting culinary specialists from different countries made a noticeable variety. And now everyone here will find the desired dish presented by Indian, French, Chinese, Georgian, Mexican, Greek, Italian and other cuisines of the world. In London, you will find many cafes and restaurants where you can eat for 10-20 £, including tea and coffee, and a snack at McDonald's will cost 7-8 pounds (big bag, potato, and cola). The most democratic prices are offered by institutions with “ethnic” cuisine. A snack in such cafes or street snack bars can cost between 1 and 4 pounds. For example, Turkish kebab is very popular for 3-4 pounds. And in many cafes, you can get such an impressive portion for one, which will allow even two people to eat snack only 8-12 £ pounds. It should be noted that in the UK quite expensive alcohol, so half of the bill often takes the cost of strong drinks. Another good option for a delicious and hearty snack is a variety of coffee houses (Princi, Monmouth Coffee, Caffe Vergnano 1882, etc.) where for 5-10 pounds you will be served with aromatic coffee and freshly baked pie, cakes or donuts. One of the advantages is the opportunity to have an early breakfast. Already at 5-6 o'clock in the morning, you can order breakfast in one of the cafes. For “larks” this will be a pleasant surprise. A traditional English breakfast of fried eggs, bacon and beans will cost about 3-4 pounds. And in the evening you can relax in one of the pubs, ordering camps for 3.5-4 pounds and appetizing snacks for beer for 9-12 pounds.

 Street food

 As for all kinds of street stalls and bogies, the choice here will please all fans of “mobile” food. Brownie with peanut butter, dough sticks with sugar and cinnamon (Churros), donuts can be bought for 2-4 pounds and meat pies for 5 pounds. Chinese noodles, chicken in a sauce, sandwiches, and burgers with kimchi you will buy for only 3-7 pounds. Rye cake (“firebrand”) with spinach, tomatoes, cheese and other additives costs 7-10 pounds, and the famous “fish and chips” (French fries and deep-fried fish) - 3-7 pounds. One of the cheapest pleasures (2 pounds) is Scotch Egg (boiled egg fried in minced meat). Well, as you have noticed, London is a democratic city in which everyone can find tasty food in a good price that will suit him. And, on occasion, you can visit 10 places in London where you can eat tasty and inexpensive. 

Prices in other cities of UK

 Of course, the capital prices always “bite” more. And the farther your way will flow from London and the most popular tourist routes, the more affordable for you will be lunches, breakfasts, and dinners. In addition, you will have a great opportunity to taste local cuisine, prepared according to old recipes preserved in England, Scotland and Ireland. 

Vegetarian restaurants are cheaper

 Vegetarian dishes are usually cheaper than meat. One of the best is called Crocus Cafe in Nottingham. So on Thursdays, they serve a three-course dinner of only 10 pounds. In Birmingham, there is a cafe The Warehouse, where choosing the most expensive dish you will spend only 8.5 pounds. On the site Happy Cow, you will find about 1,700 British institutions. 

Cafes in other regions 

In Windsor, Oxford, numerous cafes are popular, among them Cinnamon Cafe, and in Yorkshire, the Cookhouse and Marco's Cafe Hebden Bridge are the leaders. Throughout the UK, there are network cafes and confectioneries: Starbucks, Italian Café Nero, French Café Rouge, Paul, etc. But true gourmets say that the best dishes have been tried in small towns. Good breakfasts are served in the mini-hotels (Eighteen97, South Lodge Guest House, The Old Kiln House Bed and Breakfast, etc.). In Dublin, there is an establishment “Green Nineteen”, where the main dishes cost up to 10 euros. Here, a stew is prepared from white beans, a stewed chicken breast with chorizo, Moroccan spicy tazhin from lamb. Also, here you can order various coffees “Negroni”, “Green Mexican”, etc. And in the restaurant of Pakistani cuisine “Kinara Kitchen,” you can order a menu of 3 dishes for 20 pounds, and portions are very large. 

Cooking yourself, enjoying discounts on websites

 If you prefer to cook yourself, then you will always win. After all, you can buy pork for 5 pounds, a kilogram of beef sirloin will cost about 8 pounds, and the price of lamb is 12 pounds, the chicken can be found for 4 pounds. Then we refill the refrigerator: eggs - 2-2.5 pounds per dozen, the price of cheese can be 7-12 pounds (kilogram), pasta - for 1.5 pounds (kilogram). And lovers of fish can pay for a kilogram of cod or salmon about 10 pounds. With respect to it, the cost of alcohol will also be moderate: a bottle of beer - 1-2 pounds, a bottle of inexpensive wine - 5-15 pounds, and brandy - up to 20 pounds.