How do restaurants and markets differ in their functions and benefits in Tropico?

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How do restaurants and markets differ in their functions and benefits in Tropico?
Posted On: May 30, 2023

It seems that both the restaurant and the market are used by Tropicans to satisfy their "food" needs. Since the restaurant has the added convenience of also satisfying the "entertainment" desire, I am thinking that it is better to build a restaurant instead of a market whenever possible.


Is this a valid assumption, or do markets have some advantages or functions that are not available in restaurants?


Question from user galacticninja at gaming.stackexchange.com.


Answer:

I don't have Tropico 3, so I'm basing this off Tropico 4 (which I've heard is quite similar). I believe the main difference is that a restaurant can have an entry fee (which means you'll make some money back), but it also has a higher initial cost and higher upkeep. If you use the entry fee to try to offset the higher costs, then only Tropicans that have enough money available will be able to utilize it. So if you have a large number of low-income Tropicans that don't live near food sources, you may still want a market to help them get their food.


Answer from user bwarner at gaming.stackexchange.com.



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How do restaurants and markets differ in their functions and benefits in Tropico?
Posted On: May 30, 2023

It seems that both the restaurant and the market are used by Tropicans to satisfy their "food" needs. Since the restaurant has the added convenience of also satisfying the "entertainment" desire, I am thinking that it is better to build a restaurant instead of a market whenever possible.


Is this a valid assumption, or do markets have some advantages or functions that are not available in restaurants?


Question from user galacticninja at gaming.stackexchange.com.


Answer:

I don't have Tropico 3, so I'm basing this off Tropico 4 (which I've heard is quite similar). I believe the main difference is that a restaurant can have an entry fee (which means you'll make some money back), but it also has a higher initial cost and higher upkeep. If you use the entry fee to try to offset the higher costs, then only Tropicans that have enough money available will be able to utilize it. So if you have a large number of low-income Tropicans that don't live near food sources, you may still want a market to help them get their food.


Answer from user bwarner at gaming.stackexchange.com.



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