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A short TikTok clip from holiday hotspot Benidorm has prompted surprise over how much a single bottle of water can cost there. The video, posted by user Harry Tokky, shows a purchase that sparked debate about prices along the resort strip and where visitors should shop.
What the clip shows
Harry filmed himself entering a shop on the famous seaside promenade and buying a bottle of water and a canned drink. He tells viewers: “You won’t believe how much it costs to get one bottle of water here on the Benidorm strip. You couldn’t get more Benidorm strip than this. Let’s go in and get some water.”
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After the purchase he reports the bill: “And, just like that guys, one water, one Lipton came to a total of €2.50, but I did ask. It’s €1 for a bottle of water.” He adds that in a “proper Spanish supermarket” the same bottle could sell for “20 or 30 cent.”
Online reaction
The clip prompted a range of responses from viewers. Some expressed bemusement: “How enlightening,” while others recalled paying more—”Think I paid €3 in one shop!”
Several commenters urged shoppers to travel off the main strip for bargains. One wrote: “You have to go out of the strip to get a bottle of water for 20 cent.” Another joked they had expected a much higher price: “Thought it was going be like 10 quid.”
Prices vary by location
Local reports suggest that a bottle of water in Benidorm typically costs between €0.40 and €2.50, depending on whether you buy it at a supermarket, a hotel or a shop on the tourist strip. The best value is usually found in larger, local supermarkets rather than on the promenade or inside hotels.
For context, the story notes that bottles of water in Ireland commonly sell for around €1.50 to €4.00, depending on the retailer and location.
The supermarket mentioned in the clip has been approached for comment.
