Jess 2.
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I was excited when I arrived but quickly saw that the prices were insane. A single bar of soap was 200,000 which was the same type as you’d get from the markets back in Australia for $5 (50,000IDR). I wanted a small crocheted flower and he wanted 300,000 for it and again, can get them for around $12 (120,000IDR) back home. Then I found some nice dresses all sitting at around 900,000 which again, more expensive than Australia for what they are. It was really disappointing as I genuinely wanted to spend money but at those prices I’m literally better off doing my shopping at home. Even when bartering, some still didn’t lower their prices to either match or beat what they are in Australia. I ended up buying a necklace for 180,000 (I bartered) and that was it. Whilst it was fun to visit and see what was on offer, I wouldn’t have any expectations of finding a bargain here. Also, most of the stock is all the same, there isn’t much variety at all.