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
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!
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.
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
@@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.
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 :)
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!
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.
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.
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) 😅
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.
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.
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.
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? 👀)
@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.
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!
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.
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
When visting Iceland I was surpsied to see how reasonably priced groceries were in Iceland compared to the US.
I'm happy to hear that! 🥳
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
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.
Yes they sell groceries, yet Target is not a grocery store and NY is higher than most other cities.
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!
I'm glad to hear that - and yes, I love our dairy, simply amazing quality! 🧀
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.
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
@@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.
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 :)
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!
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.
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!
This is exactly what I was thinking. You gotta compare apples to apples
Should have came to a grocery store in Iowa USA a lot cheaper New York, Miami and LA have crazy prices on everything.
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.
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) 😅
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.
That's awesome to hear! Well, not that Canada has a monopoly but that Iceland was less expensive than you expected!
It is more expensive in Lithuania, only cheese is cheaper
Fun and interesting video, as always, from Wake Up. I'll be on the food walk in 12 days!
Wait until you discover how much cheaper walmart is
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.
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!
I feel like you should do a comparison in Australia... but you won't get here and back in a day!
Now check Switzerland! Closer than New York but probably a little more expensive!
That could be a fun one! Iceland vs Sviss! 👀
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.
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? 👀)
@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.
Do you guys have any promo codes for the northern lights tours/for a new subscriber? :(
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.
Takk Afi ❤️
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!
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.
hey am from iceland
Nice!
@@WakeUpReykjavik. hae
@@WakeUpReykjavik. hver cometadi a petta takk
Is there any distilled water? I have a CPAP.
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
Hold up, how much were those plane tickets???
It wasn't cheap, but I spared no expense in my mission to compare Iceland's prices with those of other countries 🤠
As a Canadian yall think its expensive in Iceland... Ha...hahaha
Iceland vs. Canada would be interesting to see! 👀
Come to Switzerland ! You will be broke ! 😂
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I dont recommend usa, iceland looks nice.
I like both! 🤠
America is a Continet not a Country... I think you are talking about United States of America.