Comparing Prices

You want to make sure you're getting a good deal and compare options.

You
¿Cuál es más barato, este o ese?
kwahl ehs mahs bah-RAH-toh, EHS-teh oh EH-seh?
Which one is cheaper, this one or that one?
"Este" means this one (near you), "ese" means that one (near the other person). Useful when pointing at products.
Staff
Ese es más barato, pero este está en oferta hoy. La diferencia de precio es poca.
EH-seh ehs mahs bah-RAH-toh, PEH-roh EHS-teh ehs-TAH ehn oh-FEHR-tah oy. lah dee-feh-REHN-see-ah deh PREH-see-oh ehs POH-kah.
That one is cheaper, but this one is on sale today. The price difference is small.
"En oferta" means on sale or on special offer. You'll see this on signs throughout stores.
You
¿Hay uno más económico? No necesito la mejor marca.
ay OO-noh mahs eh-koh-NOH-mee-koh? noh neh-seh-SEE-toh lah meh-HOHR MAHR-kah.
Is there a more affordable one? I don't need the best brand.
"Económico" is a polite way to say cheap. "Barato" is more direct and perfectly fine too.
Staff
Sí, esta marca propia es la más económica y es buena calidad.
see, EHS-tah MAHR-kah PROH-pee-ah ehs lah mahs eh-koh-NOH-mee-kah ee ehs BWEH-nah kah-lee-DAHD.
Yes, this store brand is the most affordable and it's good quality.
"Marca propia" means the store's own brand, similar to generic or store-brand products in the US.