Notes of travelers. Duty Free: What is it?

Wonderful words "Duty Free" for inveterate travelers - it's something like a magical spell. Most of all, this concept is familiar to people who often travel by plane. Now we will talk just about the duty-free shops, what it is and why, while at the airport, it is necessary to visit at least some of them.

Goods that enter the duty-free shops are not subject to any duties or taxes. This is due to the fact that formally the purchase and sale of goods is carried out outside state borders. And this means that in duty-free you can buy almost everything you want, having paid for this amount, much less than in stores.

What can I buy in duty free? What is it, and what products are most popular? Most often in shops at airports you can find tobacco products and alcoholic drinks, entertaining souvenirs and toys, quality perfumes and cosmetics. There are even accessories and clothing brands with a worldwide reputation! However, traditionally the greatest excitement is caused by cigarettes and alcohol from duty-free. There is a simple explanation for this: almost everywhere, in addition to duty-free shops, these groups of goods are subject to the highest taxes. In comparison with the prices in shops in the city, their cost at the airport can be lower by 40-50%.

Nevertheless, when talking about duty free, what it is, and what are the advantages of buying goods at such points, it is important to note one fact: you can get something in them only if you have a passport in your hands, as well as a landing Coupon, which confirm that you are leaving the country or just arrived at the airport.

Depending on the country and the particular city, the range and cost of products can vary greatly. So, one of the most "rich" cities in this regard is Dubai. However, the difference is not only this: in each store Duty Free there are certain restrictions on the purchase of goods of one kind or another, or rather, their import and export from the state. In practice, it looks like this: for example, when departing from Turkey, tourists can take with them no more than 8 liters of whiskey.

How much does this or that product cost in duty-free? As already mentioned above, this largely depends on the country where you are. Traditionally, the most expensive shops can be found in Sweden, Belgium, Britain and France. But in Spain, Italy or Bulgaria prices are lower by order of magnitude. The most attractive prices can boast of the Arab Emirates, Turkey and Egypt, but the quality of products in these countries is slightly lower.

Now you know more about Duty Free. What it is, and how you can save on purchases, you understand. It is worth mentioning at last and about what goods are traditionally acquired in different countries. For example, guests of Goa instead of ordinary alcoholic beverages almost always seek to buy exotic local moonshine feni, cooked on apples, coconuts and cashews. And, say, in the Viennese "dyutik" you can perfectly purchase in boutiques like "Etro", "Boss", "Burberry", etc.

Alcohol in stores Duty Free is cheaper about 2 times. In particular, this applies to strong drinks such as cognac, rum and whiskey. But if it comes to cosmetics and perfumes, then at a cost they are not much cheaper than those that can be bought in stores. However, in terms of quality, they are several times higher. Approximately 10-15% cheaper in duty-free shops are jewelry, as well as costume jewelry. In particular, this refers to the fashionable luxury jewelry Swarovski.