How much cheaper is the duty-free shop? In-depth analysis of popular topics across the Internet
Recently, shopping in duty-free stores has become one of the hot topics on the Internet. Especially during the peak tourist season and around holidays, consumers pay special attention to the discounts on duty-free products. This article will combine the popular data and hot content of the past 10 days to provide you with a detailed analysis of the discount rates of duty-free shops and provide structured data comparison.
1. Why are duty-free shops so cheap?

The main reason for the low prices of goods in duty-free shops is that they are exempt from taxes such as customs duties, value-added tax and consumption tax. Take cosmetics as an example. Domestic counter prices usually include 30%-50% tax, but duty-free shops directly eliminate this part of the cost, so the price is naturally more attractive.
| Product Category | Domestic counter price (tax included) | Duty-free shop prices | Discount margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| High-end skin care products (100ml) | ¥1200 | ¥850 | about 29% |
| luxury bags | ¥20000 | ¥15000 | about 25% |
| Cigarettes (one) | ¥500 | ¥300 | about 40% |
2. Comparison of product prices in popular duty-free shops
According to the popularity of discussions across the Internet, the following products have received the most attention from consumers recently. We have compiled price data from mainstream duty-free stores for reference:
| Product name | brand | Domestic selling price | Daily duty free price | Sanya duty free price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little brown bottle essence | Estee Lauder | ¥935 | ¥628 | ¥655 |
| fairy water | SK-II | ¥1540 | ¥998 | ¥1050 |
| Gucci Marmont | Gucci | ¥21500 | ¥16800 | ¥17200 |
3. Tips for duty-free shopping
1.Note on shopping amount:According to customs regulations, the annual duty-free shopping limit per person is 100,000 yuan, and the single purchase limit is 5,000 yuan.
2.Price comparison skills:Different duty-free shops have different discounts, so it is recommended to compare prices through the official APP. Recent data shows that Rishang Duty Free Shop has the largest discounts on skin care products, while Sanya Duty Free Shop has a wider range of luxury goods.
3.Best time to shop:Duty-free shops often launch discounts around holidays. For example, during the recent National Day promotions, discounts on some products can reach 40%-50%.
4. Hot topics of discussion among netizens
Through the analysis of social platform data, we found the three issues that consumers are most concerned about:
1. Are the quality of duty-free products consistent with those at the counter? (The answer is yes, duty-free shops are all directly supplied by brands)
2. Is online duty-free shopping cost-effective? (The prices on some e-commerce platforms may be better than offline after superimposing discounts)
3. How to avoid buying expired products? (It is recommended to check the production date at the bottom of the package. The shelf life of duty-free shop products is usually more than 1 year remaining)
5. Forecast of future trends
With the advancement of the Hainan Free Trade Port policy, island-wide customs closure will be implemented in 2025, and the tax-free policy may be further relaxed by then. Experts predict that the price of duty-free goods is expected to drop by another 10%-15%, which will greatly stimulate the domestic consumer market.
In summary, duty-free shop products are generally 20%-40% cheaper than domestic counters, and some products are discounted by up to 50%. When enjoying discounts, consumers also need to pay attention to changes in shopping policies and plan their tax-free shopping plans appropriately.
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