Lombok is not the most popular place among the tourists. If you want to buy stuff from the world leading brands, choose more popular resorts. There are shopping malls on the island, for example, Epicentrum Mall in Mataram. It was built in 2016 and has a similar facility as those in Europe, which is quite rare for Lombok. There are familiar places like Starbucks, Burger King, Body Shop, Matahari and other well-known world brands. You can buy here food, clothes, means for personal care, and much more. The prices are a little bit higher than European, but not much. But in return, you get an opportunity to buy everything you need for a comfortable life. There is also a quite good cinema in Epicentrum Mall. If you get there by scooter, park it in a special zone for a small fee. Otherwise, you can get a ticket for a parking violation. There is also Mataram Mall in Mataram, but it is more like an indoor market, then a shopping mall. There are just two European brands here – KFC and McDonald’s – for those, who misses the fast food. They sell fruit and vegetables at a reasonable price, and you can also buy souvenirs here. Most of the shops that sell clothes, electronics, and other goods, sell the products of the local manufacturers and not all the sellers speak English. There are small souvenir shops, located around the shopping center. On the whole, if you want to buy something in the local shops in Lombok, especially, where there is no cash register, get ready to
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