Just got back from Calis and the first thing that struck me was how alchohol has soared in price, our party of 4 drank local whisky & coke, average price for a round was 32 lira (£12.80) we paid a record 42 lira (£16.80) for the same round in Hisaronu. Meals with drinks ( beers )averaged between £75 to £100 for our group of 4 people.
There are notable exceptions to the above, Aydin Pide, Dragenoro Chinese, Duck Pond etc. all still very cheap and great quality.
I have never needed to wear glasses but lately have trouble seeing small print, so I took advantage of a free eye test and was prescribed glasses, without going for a ' designer ' frame they wanted £240, which seems really expensive to me?
My experience is hardly scientific, but it does seem to me that a lot of private enterprise regards foreigners as millionaires and is starting to test where the ceiling is, house prices are now fast approaching Spanish levels and some bar and restaurant owners seem to be following suit. I for one never thought I would see the day where I could enjoy a drink in central London cheaper than it is in Hisaronu.
Lets hope I am wrong !
Rimms
skint !