Germany Shopping...is it cheap?

Princess_G

Hey all.

just wondering, are goods like laptops and dvd camera thingys cheaper?
Do you have to pay tax on them?
Partner off out there in a few weeks and he said something about it being tax free over a certain amount....??
Also any good shops in northern germany?
Thanks

Zziggi

Forget it. Germany is way more expensive! And you can only get the tax back if you are visitors from outside fo the EU.

LB1985

Princess_G wrote:

Also any good shops in northern germany?

Errm - bit of a vague question! Any good shops in Northern England?

I frequently visit Germany and often find electrical items to be cheaper - not as cheap as they seem to be in the USA, though. You'd pay normal VAT (16% I think is the rate in Germany), but not aware of getting anything tax free, assuming you live in the EU.

Princess_G

LB1985 wrote:

Errm - bit of a vague question! Any good shops in Northern England?

I frequently visit Germany and often find electrical items to be cheaper - not as cheap as they seem to be in the USA, though. You'd pay normal VAT (16% I think is the rate in Germany), but not aware of getting anything tax free, assuming you live in the EU.

lol looking back at it it is a bit vague!
Partner in forces so don't know if that'll make a difference, a few people have said it's a bit cheaper.
I haven't got a clue! but i'm sure we'll find out in a few weeks

LB1985

I'd say electrical items are cheaper. Obviously it depends on what you're buying and where. There are often many good offers to be had, for example at Media Markt and Real Kauf. Food, drink, etc. is definitely considerably cheaper over there.