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avoid being ripped off in Bulgaria!
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Hotels .
.There used to be a dual pricing policy in Hotels. .
.Now I say used to be because in the vast majority of Hotels the dual pricing.
has stopped, but it does still happen here and there. .
.It's a good sign that Bulgaria is improving. .
.Surprisingly, some of the better known Hotels in Bulgaria .used to have a dual
pricing policy. .
.Here's how it works: .
.There are 2 rates - 1 rate for the local population and 1 rate for foreigners. .
.The rate can sometimes be more than twice as much. .
.You must be sure that you are comparing like with like however, .as some Hotels
have some vary basic rooms, that they rent .to the locals for a nominal rent. .
.Some restaurants adopted a dual pricing policy too.
"It is because I know English people are hungrier than Bulgarians". .
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.I have seen examples where the Restaurant has 2 menus. . .One menu is written in Bulgarian with cheaper prices than .the same menu written in English. . .Again, you must make sure you are comparing like for like. . .I once came across a Restaurant that at first glance of the menu .appeared to have a dual pricing policy. . .On closer inspection of the menu the English menu was found .to have larger portion sizes. . .I was curious so I asked the manager why, he replied: . . .