Iceland vs. USA: Comparing Grocery Store Prices!

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  • Опубліковано 23 гру 2024

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  • @sunsetatshabooms4558
    @sunsetatshabooms4558 3 місяці тому +4

    Most Americans don't do their weekly grocery shopping at a target though. Plus New York is very $$$. So for the average person living in the USA who shop at regular grocery stores, Icelandic groceries would still be considerably higher

    • @CQuill07
      @CQuill07 3 місяці тому

      To his credit, NY is only the 9th most expensive state in the US. I bet if he took the family to Hawaii Iceland would be cheaper.

  • @loarmistead
    @loarmistead 3 місяці тому +7

    When visting Iceland I was surpsied to see how reasonably priced groceries were in Iceland compared to the US.

  • @billmillar6447
    @billmillar6447 3 місяці тому +3

    Yes they sell groceries, yet Target is not a grocery store and NY is higher than most other cities.

    • @Curtis488
      @Curtis488 2 місяці тому

      Exactly my stepmom is from the Lower East side of Manhattan and she said everything there was expensive as well

  • @4156dani
    @4156dani 3 місяці тому +1

    its nice to see the comarsion but as A travelr i think it would be better for me the know the prices of meats. rice pasta and etc...

  • @Anterak11
    @Anterak11 3 місяці тому

    Coming from Quebec Canada where we have two sale taxes (5% + 9.975%) and restaurant tips are added BEFORE the taxes... I found that many things weren't too expensive during my two weeks around Iceland. Less variety but very good quality.

    • @WakeUpReykjavik.
      @WakeUpReykjavik.  3 місяці тому +1

      Oh wow, I didn't know about that. Price + tip + 5% + 9,9% is something else 😅 Iceland vs. Canada would be a fun one to make!

  • @patricklyke1702
    @patricklyke1702 3 місяці тому +1

    As someone who's been studying/learning Icelandic I really enjoyed hearing the parts when you spoke Icelandic and I was trying to see if I could understand what you were saying...and I'm getting there :)

    • @WakeUpReykjavik.
      @WakeUpReykjavik.  3 місяці тому +1

      Very cool to hear that you've been learning Iceland! Best of luck with it - It's a tricky language to learn but very fun to know once you've got it! I'll be sure to try to include more Icelandic in future videos!

  • @MEGACAB59
    @MEGACAB59 3 місяці тому +3

    You have to consider a lot of the food cost in US. New York is always crazy expensive, compared to other states. Also sales tax is different in every state. Not all states have sales tax.

    • @WakeUpReykjavik.
      @WakeUpReykjavik.  3 місяці тому

      Yes, I wasn't aware that the sales tax can differ between states, that's good to know! It also make sense that pricing can differ between areas in US - the prices are all pretty consistent throughout Iceland due to it's small size

    • @MEGACAB59
      @MEGACAB59 3 місяці тому

      @@WakeUpReykjavik. Iceland is small but it's an amazing country. Just got back last weekend. I took my vacation this year to visit Iceland. I highly recommend visiting Iceland.

  • @Valzora-
    @Valzora- 3 місяці тому

    Fun and interesting video, as always, from Wake Up. I'll be on the food walk in 12 days!

  • @ridgeunk4968
    @ridgeunk4968 3 місяці тому

    Do you guys have any promo codes for the northern lights tours/for a new subscriber? :(

    • @WakeUpReykjavik.
      @WakeUpReykjavik.  3 місяці тому +1

      Sure do! Use "subscriber" 🥳

    • @ridgeunk4968
      @ridgeunk4968 3 місяці тому

      @@WakeUpReykjavik. I tried using it for a northern lights tour but I get Code is not valid for items currently in the cart

    • @ridgeunk4968
      @ridgeunk4968 3 місяці тому

      @@WakeUpReykjavik. nevermind got it to work! Thank you!

  • @phylliswells289
    @phylliswells289 3 місяці тому

    Is there any distilled water? I have a CPAP.

    • @WakeUpReykjavik.
      @WakeUpReykjavik.  3 місяці тому

      No, the water sold in Iceland isn't distilled. 95% of all water in Iceland comes from springs with nothing added or taken away. The tab water is both safe to drink and also considered one of the cleanest water in the world

  • @sshmalonez9986
    @sshmalonez9986 3 місяці тому

    Hi! I just got back from Iceland 2 days ago, and I was shocked at how reasonable grocery prices were. More often than not, prices were CHEAPER than in Canada. Just goes to show in Canada there is one or two companies that have a monopoly on groceries and they can charge whatever they like and not worry about being competitive.

    • @WakeUpReykjavik.
      @WakeUpReykjavik.  3 місяці тому

      That's awesome to hear! Well, not that Canada has a monopoly but that Iceland was less expensive than you expected!

  • @travisransom5251
    @travisransom5251 3 місяці тому

    Should have came to a grocery store in Iowa USA a lot cheaper New York, Miami and LA have crazy prices on everything.

  • @WetPets-gl2ts
    @WetPets-gl2ts 3 місяці тому

    We like Haagen Dazs in the US. Ben and Jerry sales been declining for a while now. You should check the healthcare cost and prescription drugs cost in the US.

    • @WakeUpReykjavik.
      @WakeUpReykjavik.  3 місяці тому

      Oh that's interesting, I didn't know about that. Since Iceland has free / relatively cheap healthcare, it would make for a very interesting video: Iceland vs. US (prescription drugs cost comparison) 😅

  • @pentestical8265
    @pentestical8265 3 місяці тому

    Now check Switzerland! Closer than New York but probably a little more expensive!

    • @WakeUpReykjavik.
      @WakeUpReykjavik.  3 місяці тому +1

      That could be a fun one! Iceland vs Sviss! 👀

  • @lcvick
    @lcvick 3 місяці тому +2

    Many of these are misleading by not using comparable items. For example: the US carton of eggs are organic and contain 12 eggs, while the Icelandic eggs are non-organic and only contain 10 eggs.
    What I find most odd is that most eggs are non-organic in the US. And most eggs come 12-per-carton in Iceland. In both cases, the outlier was selected. A more accurate comparison would have been the easiest choice.
    Target is also not really comparable store to a discount grocery store like Kronan (where they seem to be shopping in Iceland.) Target is much more comparable to Hagkaup.

    • @WakeUpReykjavik.
      @WakeUpReykjavik.  3 місяці тому +1

      Yes! That's a great point and observation! I realized during editing that some of my comparisons and item selections could have been more precise!

    • @mutongniu7368
      @mutongniu7368 3 місяці тому +1

      This is exactly what I was thinking. You gotta compare apples to apples

  • @ronb2008
    @ronb2008 3 місяці тому

    Hold up, how much were those plane tickets???

    • @WakeUpReykjavik.
      @WakeUpReykjavik.  3 місяці тому +1

      It wasn't cheap, but I spared no expense in my mission to compare Iceland's prices with those of other countries 🤠

  • @chazcov08
    @chazcov08 3 місяці тому +1

    Each state determines their own sales taxes. Most foods aren't taxed at all because they are determined to be essentials.
    Eggs can vary wildly in their costs. Eggs at our local Lidl is only $2.54/dozen.
    And it doesn't seem like you were purchasing the lowest items you could find, so you should be comparing apples to apples. Literally.

    • @WakeUpReykjavik.
      @WakeUpReykjavik.  3 місяці тому +2

      That's a great point! I wasn't aware that the sales tax can differ between states, that's good to know! And yes, that's correct - some items were grabbed in a hurry. There were definitely a few (like the organic eggs and gluten-free bread) where I probably could have found a cheaper option. I'll be more accurate on my second trip (Iceland vs US prices VOL. II? 👀)

    • @chloesmombetsey
      @chloesmombetsey 3 місяці тому +1

      ​@WakeUpReykjavik. Fun to watch. Not sure where you were, but Target is one of the most expensive places to buy food, as it's not really a grocery, at all.

  • @peturhh
    @peturhh 3 місяці тому

    Great video Daníel and very entertaining. I thought prices in the US were much lower than in Iceland. I´m surprised the difference wasn´t more.

  • @karlyelizabeth485
    @karlyelizabeth485 3 місяці тому

    I feel like you should do a comparison in Australia... but you won't get here and back in a day!

  • @mudirmindset
    @mudirmindset 3 місяці тому

    Hello sir can you help me I am a Nurse and currently working in saudi arabia, I’m a Nurse from the Philippines. Can you teach how to work as a Nurse in Iceland. Thank you appreciated.

  • @Hirrank1030
    @Hirrank1030 3 місяці тому

    I live in NYC and Atlanta and I am in Iceland as we speak . ❤Shoutout to Bonus and Kronan. ❤ it is way more expensive for groceries in Iceland vs Publix or Kroger I the south . Iceland grocery food prices is equivalent to a Bodega in NYC. however the Icelandic brand water (the best IMO) I would spend in the states is 6 usd a bottle vs 1usd here In Iceland. they also have white chocolate covered strawberry magnum bars which are not available In the US. BTW SKYR in the US is a travesty to the real stuff here!

  • @SoCo_Surfcasting
    @SoCo_Surfcasting 3 місяці тому +1

    Every time we come to Iceland we're amazed at the quality of the food. Dan is correct, the BEST dairy is in Iceland. The food here in the US is garbage. Sjáumst í næstu viku!

    • @WakeUpReykjavik.
      @WakeUpReykjavik.  3 місяці тому +1

      I'm glad to hear that - and yes, I love our dairy, simply amazing quality! 🧀

  • @tom155tomas5
    @tom155tomas5 3 місяці тому

    It is more expensive in Lithuania, only cheese is cheaper

  • @CatsofBrowntown
    @CatsofBrowntown 3 місяці тому

    Wait until you discover how much cheaper walmart is

  • @SavoringLife
    @SavoringLife 3 місяці тому

    You went to the most expensive city in the USA.

  • @dragoon124544
    @dragoon124544 3 місяці тому

    As a Canadian yall think its expensive in Iceland... Ha...hahaha

    • @WakeUpReykjavik.
      @WakeUpReykjavik.  3 місяці тому +1

      Iceland vs. Canada would be interesting to see! 👀

  • @Doudoustein
    @Doudoustein 3 місяці тому

    Come to Switzerland ! You will be broke ! 😂

  • @darrenmitchell2830
    @darrenmitchell2830 3 місяці тому

    I dont recommend usa, iceland looks nice.

  • @KennethyTeresita
    @KennethyTeresita 3 місяці тому +1

    America is a Continet not a Country... I think you are talking about United States of America.

    • @based_mouse
      @based_mouse 29 днів тому

      it's two continents and a country. this isn't the own you think it is.