No matter where you go, everyone is talking about the recent downturn the global economy has taken. Indeed, it would seem that wherever you are, prices are steadily increasing. However, there is still a place where you can get your ‘value for money’ without buying something in a rather ugly pre-packaged “smart price” or “value” format, that place is China!

On my regular market shop a couple of days ago, I managed to buy all the following for just £2.08

That includes Chinese Spinach, Garland chrysanthemum, Broad Beans, a dozen eggs, Spinach, Ginger Root, Garlic, Courgette, Chinese Onion, Tofu and Vermicelli. In fact, without the vermicelli, all of that would have cost just £1.28. So yes… the prices have gone up, even in China. However, there is nothing for me to worry about for a while yet!