Is this better value than that one?
KWE-sto è pyu kon-ve-NYEN-te di KWEL-lo
Comparing two products for value, asking a shop assistant or companion.
Price comparison is common in Italian food shopping. 'Conveniente' in Italian means good value (not just cheap). Comparing the prezzo al chilo (price per kilo) printed on Italian shelf labels allows proper comparison between different pack sizes.
Qual è più conveniente?
Which is better value?
Asking which of two or more is the best deal
Il prezzo al chilo qual è?
What is the price per kilo?
Italian shelf labels always show price per kilo for comparison
Il formato grande conviene di più?
Does the larger size give better value?
Checking whether buying in bulk saves money
EU regulations require Italian supermarkets to display the price per unit of measurement (prezzo al chilo, prezzo al litro) on every shelf label. This makes genuine price comparison easy and transparent — a consumer protection measure that has been in force since 1998.