Visiting and purchasing items at an airport duty-free shop is typically worth it if you are buying heavily taxed goods such as premium cosmetics, designer fragrances, tobacco products, and international liquors, since these items are exempt from local import duties and value-added taxes. However, for electronics, packaged confectionery, or standard apparel, prices can sometimes be matched or beaten by online retailers or high-street discount stores, making quick price comparisons advisable.