Stupid question about travel to Europe

[Courtesy Flush]

I'm going to Italy next year (my first trip abroad), and I'm bringing my digital camera, of course.

The camera uses AA batteries. I use rechargeables, but don't want to pack my charger, or buy an adapter.

Question: Are standard AA batteries available in Europe as readily as they are in the US? Dumb question, I know, but I also know that the things we take for granted here are not standard elsewhere.

Can you buy AA batteries on every street corner there, or should I make plans to pack the charger?

[billyskank]

1. Yes. It's a universal standard. Don't worry.

You'll be able to buy batteries from almost any newspaper/ciggie store.

[Fountain79]

2. Are you sure about the charger?

Many chargers have a built-in converter for the voltage difference. All that you would need is a plug adapter. Batteries are likely to be pricier over there.

[billyskank]

3. Why so?

> Batteries are likely to be pricier over there.

[Fountain79]

4. Well....

1)Euro and Pound stronger than the dollar.

2)I've found things like batteries, camara, film, all seem to be pricier in europe. I could be wrong.