Since moving to Palma recently, I’ve been searching for suitable bath products and discovered that bath set prices vary quite a bit here. Today I’ve compiled my shopping experience from this period to share pricing information across different channels.
Supermarket Price Comparison
After visiting several major supermarkets in Palma, Mercadona’s store brand bath sets are the most affordable, with basic three-piece sets ranging from about 4.5 to 6 euros. Carrefour’s prices are slightly higher, with similar products at 6 to 8 euros. If you want branded products, sets from Dove or Nivea typically cost between 10 and 15 euros.
Pharmacies and Specialty Stores
Pharmacies offer more specialized options, especially for friends with sensitive skin. At Primor, I saw La Roche-Posay bath sets for around 25 euros, and Bioderma for about 22 euros. These prices are considerably cheaper than buying through resellers back home, and they often have buy-two-get-one-free promotions.
Here’s a price table I compiled for several common brands:
| Brand | Set Contents | Average Price |
|---|
| Mercadona Store Brand | Three-piece set | 5€ |
| Dove | Body wash + lotion | 12€ |
| La Roche-Posay | Cleanser + body lotion | 25€ |
| Neutrogena | Four-piece set | 18€ |
Online Shopping Advantages
I recently discovered that buying on Amazon.es is quite economical, especially with subscription service offering an additional 15% discount. Some sets that cost 20 euros in physical stores might be available for 15 euros online. However, watch out for shipping costs. If you’re buying just one set like the Palma Christmas limited set or the Palma fig set, it might not be worth it. I suggest bundling orders to reach 29 euros for free shipping.
Value Recommendations
Personally, I think Mercadona’s store brand is perfectly adequate for daily use—good quality at affordable prices. If your skin is more particular or you want a better experience, you can stock up when pharmacies have sales. Never buy at the airport duty-free shops—prices there are at least 30% higher than in the city.
Bath set prices in Palma are quite reasonable with plenty of options. You can choose based on your budget and needs without necessarily chasing big brands. Hope this sharing helps friends who just arrived in Palma or are looking to change their bath products.
