Inflation and cost of living

Hi Jamiechua,
There is no inflation or deflation in most places I have been to. The so called shoppers look at you; the way you walk; the way you talk or the way you communicate, and more than likely the price will go up according to your accent. Many business people I have noticed recently want to be rich in one day as though tomorrow does not exist.. I hardly would go to the same shop for shopping if I find out that I have been charged a tourist price. That's what many shop keepers like charging. It is unfortunate but what they do not realize is that they are losing out on a healthy business, cos I will not go to the same shop, why should I pay more money when I know I can get same thing at a cheaper price somewhere else.
Taxi drivers are the worse, they start talking about benzene price going up, so they think I should pay them more, than what the meter shows.
I get a local person to speak and buy what I need, and pay the local price and not as a tourist price. I might stay out of shop keepers sight until I know the price.
One or two cent going up or down does not affect much everyday prices, but it does take a while for the price to move significantly. But the price doubles if they know your a tourist........
I hope this helps.....