Is it better to shop in small local shops or big supermarkets? Nowadays there is a wide variety of different shops, markets and supermarkets in big cities. All of them have advantages and disadvantages. I suggest compare them and look at the differences. Firstly, it is important to notice goods available. Small local shops often have poor assortment of goods, because such shops give people the most popular products which are in a great demand. We can’t say the same about big supermarkets. Secondly, also important thing is price. For instance, if we talk about big supermarkets, they often provide sales, so that it would be benefit for you to buy two products for the same price. Also it is cheaper to buy 5 or 10 products than the only one. Thirdly, small local shops are often located near the apartment blocks, where a lot of houses around the shop. Whereas, big supermarkets need more space, so they locate on suburbs. In conclusion, I would like to say that it does not have a big difference what shop is better, because it depends on your living location.