There are an unbelievable number of 7-Eleven's in Taipei. One for every 6,200 people in fact, compared to one for every 48,000 people in the US. I don't think it's possible to walk more than two blocks without passing one and while in Kenting, I could see three while standing in one spot. What's even more amazing is that there are also a large number of Family Mart and Hi Life convenience stores and they all stay in business.
While 7-Eleven's here sell snacks, beer, and juice/soda like in the US, they also sell hard liquor (and not just the cheap stuff), movies, makeup, a large assortment of fresh and pre-packaged food, undergarments, and other random things. You can also pay utility bills and parking fines, get a cell phone, renew your drivers license, and get wi-fi access. And those are only the things I know about...
1 comment:
It sounds like the 7-Elevin is the Taiwanese equivalent to Starbucks in the NW.
PS - if you actually googled those 7-11: people ratio numbers, you really need to start working full time :-)
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