In the United States, the food stays better for much longer. On the other hand, it may be safer to eat food with fewer added chemicals and preservatives!
The need for food and buying small amounts of food is met by providing tons of small grocery stores around the city of Budapest. There are tons of German and British chains all over the city. Another way to buy groceries is through small Super Diszkount stores. These are even smaller stores and just sell neccesities and other small food items.
