{"id":5773,"date":"2018-08-31T15:57:37","date_gmt":"2018-08-31T15:57:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/dutch\/?p=5773"},"modified":"2018-08-31T15:57:37","modified_gmt":"2018-08-31T15:57:37","slug":"how-to-navigate-a-dutch-supermarket","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/dutch\/how-to-navigate-a-dutch-supermarket\/","title":{"rendered":"How to navigate a Dutch supermarket"},"content":{"rendered":"

Even though you are in a country with a different language, you still need to eat. And preferably have good food. One of the most frustrating experiences can be to walk around in a\u00a0supermarkt\u00a0<\/em>(grocery store; supermarket). Different\u00a0pro<\/em>dukten <\/em>(products) than you are used to, different merken\u00a0<\/em>(brands),\u00a0ketens\u00a0<\/em>(brands) and – of course – a different\u00a0taal\u00a0<\/em>(language). Also in the Netherlands. But it doesn’t have to be that way: Here is a post to help you navigate a Dutch supermarket.<\/p>\n

Albert Heijn of Jumbo?<\/em><\/h2>\n
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The Albert Heijn logo (Image by author).<\/p><\/div>\n

The first question before even entering a supermarket is: Which one do I choose?<\/p>\n

There are two main\u00a0supermarktketens\u00a0<\/em>(supermarket chains): Albert Heijn\u00a0<\/em>and\u00a0Jumbo<\/em>. Apart from that, you can find many smaller chains, such as\u00a0Plus.\u00a0<\/em>But it is likely that you will stumble upon either blue or yellow.<\/p>\n

Albert Heijn, or AH, is the largest chain of the country by far. It is also considered the more expensive option compared to discounters such as Lidl and Aldi, or even Jumbo.<\/p>\n

Jumbo, on the other hand, is known for being goedkoper\u00a0<\/em>(cheaper) than Albert Heijn, yet providing similar kwaliteit\u00a0<\/em>(quality) and gemak\u00a0<\/em>(convenience).<\/p>\n

Regardless, all supermarkets are fine and will get you what you need!<\/p>\n

Unieke Produkten<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n