The most expensive grocery store in the USA - Barrow, Alaska
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- Опубликовано: 3 июл 2021
- In Episode 103 of Truck House Life, I'll show you my real job since I don't make enough money off RUclips to survive. Luckily, I have a crazy job that took me to Barrow, Alaska on the Arctic Ocean, the northernmost town in the USA. I flew to Barrow to give drivers' licenses to the local Alaskan villagers (as long as they were good enough to pass the road test). Oh, and we'll go check out the most expensive grocery store in the USA while we're there! Welcome to my life.
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Barrow looks like one of those towns where the local sherrif is also the local car mechanic, and also the local real estate agent, and also the mayor.
Lol mayhaps.
Don't forget the Post Master lol
And the bar owner
Then u catch him bangin yo wife, this guy is everywhere! 😂
Sounds like, “are we there yet”
After 1000's of years of men trying to tame Alaska, mother nature still rules, reguardless of tech.
lol fact!
That’s great that DMV does remote testing now. When I turned 16 in Hoonah, I went to the cop shop, took my written test and got my off-systems license. That fall, Oregon traded me for a full license. Never had a driving test.
And Sam Lees, over a plate of French fries, is where I fell in love with the woman who would become my wife. We celebrate 22 years in a few weeks.
Nice man! Small world:)
I suspect Tim is way too selfish to marry, have children and live a life protecting and providing for a family. Either that or he is the sodom type.
@@gigiis526wtf is wrong with you
marriage is a death sentence in our modern times@@gigiis526
my trips to the grocery store would surely be more selection of needs vs wants.
exactly.
Those are future prices in all the US grocery stores... coming soon
Yup!
"A piece of bread could buy a bag of gold!" 😪
Timmy Timmy Timmy,
I admire your tenacity & your sure
strength. I know it's not easy
but I enjoy watching your cool
level headedness. Well done Sir.
thanks man, gotta keep a cool head when you don't have a choice lol.
This is a total different world, thank you so much to take me on this tour
Yup, sure is!
Based on those prices, that sandwich they gave you cost them $60.
Probably!
I lived in barrow for 5.5 months last year and working at the hospital, I can attest that a weeks worth of food cost about $200. As another point of reference, a 12 pack of cola cost about $16.
Yup, ain't cheap at all.
I'm guessing planting vegetable garden isn't going to yield any "fruits"? I see no vegetation at all, how strange looking.
@@DHFlip18 you are correct, nothing grow there, you have the Arctic Ocean on one side and frozen tundra as far as you can see on the other side. Some people I know did attempt to grow hydroponic veggies with a sun light with mixed results.
@@dprobinson192587 wow that's very interesting, like "no man's land" almost.
Nice to see a grocery shop. Please do more of this - shops, bars, dinners, farmer markets, bakeries. When you add Alaskan to all these things, it becomes fascinating.
Also, Happy 4 of July Timmy!
good to know, happy 4th!
Totally agree! And Timmy has the perfect personality for social media and he's perfected the "no talk about politics," thank God!
This is probably the video of yours that I have found most interesting! Thank you for showing us Barrow! My mouth was hanging open at the prices in that store, $40 for detergent! I hope they make a lot of money. I have 4 kids and I probably spend around $180 on groceries every week. That store was about 4x more expensive. I felt so bad for you getting trapped there day after day at the end. Great video!!
right on, good to now:)
No state taxes there. You will be able to afford your bleach
I saw a RUclips video ("Somers in Alaska") where they visited Barrow for a job(the videograher owns an HVAC company in North Pole, AK, a suburb of Fairbanks). He interviewed an attendant at the local gas station who told him that his salary is around US$ 100,000. a year! So, most salaries are much higher because the cost of living is so high in Barrow. Also, just about everything is flown in and the transportation cost is high. There are some barges that come in for a few months in the summer when the sea is ice free.
That was an outstanding video! You’ve got a great job especially getting to visit all those remote places! The cost of living there is outrageous but of course it’s reflected on transportation costs. Thanks for sharing... much appreciated! 👍
Thanks man! yup it's pretty fun:)
That is so awesome! Thank you for putting people on the road!! It’s super underrated, stressful and helpful 🤙🏼
I do what I can;)
Thanks for sharing all this. Saw your truck-home intro. But you know what? It's your positive, honest, and welcoming attitude that's making all this interesting. And it's how you view the world that's shaping what the world does to you. Greetings from a random human in Ottawa Canada. Carry on I say !
awww shucks:)
“Wells Fargo!” Middle of somewhere….Pt Barrow! 😂
lol
Thanks for the tour. I cant imagine buying groceries for an entire family. When I was in Kauai they wanted 25.00 for a watermelon. I put it back🤣
You know it! Yup, I would have put that melon back too lol.
At least Hawaii has a climate that's condusive to growing fruit and ppl can grow things in their own gardens
A lot of the inflated prices there has to do with politics that for TLDR reasons won't allow local produce to be sold in stores, and it really sucks.
I can’t believe you was stuck there and for so long. That glance of the ocean was more beautiful then I thought it would be. I’m happy you shared that!!
Yup, seemed like a long time lol
Very cool video!!! I love Alaska and all the beauty it holds. I've been there once to visit a friend who's husband was stationed out there. I really didn't want to leave but I had to get back to work, kids, and husband. Now that the kids are grown and started their own families and divorced, I've been inspired to what to go back. Love the videos, get them coming...
thanks:) yup gorgeous up there for sure!
If you do go up find someone from Alaska most of us love to show it off and you will get to see the real Alaska not the tourist stuff lol
Your a good guy. Thanks for what you do helping the community and playing your part.
New sub , thanks for the quality entertainment
OMG, I couldn't imagine failing a road test up there. 6 month wait for the next one?
That's exactly what I was thinking!
7 day wait between road tests, so pretty much
Ya dont really need a DL in Barrow.
I can't imagine having to take one, pretty sure I would do what I want.
Such a great vid, Timmy! 🤘🏼⚡️🤙🏼
Glad you enjoyed it!
Just remembered Barrow is where 30 Days of Night takes place. They got scary prices and scary vampires!
Yup! that's prob my fav horror movie of all time.
it’s actually 90 days !!! im from there
You have beautiful gentle eyes. And I love ur comfy home.
awww shucks
Thanks for sharing your experiences in Barrow ! I am so fascinated with this place and your video was awesome. Someday I would love to visit Barrow as well as other major places in Alaska. You have the coolest job ! 😎
Thanks!
Hi Timmy! I'm new to your channel and really enjoying it! I took note of the 'tire mountain' and run-down appearance of the village. Reminds me that there is no "away" when things are no longer useful.
Nice!!! That's a great reality check for all viewing and also excellent to get a great back story on your work!!!
yup! thanks man!
Even more expensive than the Bahamas! I just spent 2 months sailing through there. In Turks and Caicos now still pretty expensive here.
I wouldn't doubt it lol
Interesting town Timmy ! Thanks for taking along .. 👍
anytime
something majestic about it. literally on the edge of the world. next stop north is the north pole
Yup!
That's neat. What a great look at such a remote place. Thanks, be well.
thanks, you too:)
Love your rig, the new wheels/tires are sweet. I miss my 97 cc, keeping an eye out for another one but GD the prices for used cars in general is out of control and forget about finding a “low (sub 200k)” mileage 7.3 cc 4x4 Anywho, thank you for letting us tag along 🤙
Thanks man! yup they ain't cheap trucks these days.
Brutal prices. If food inflation has hit there like the lower 48 in the past year than it must be extra bad now.
great vid !! I feel ya waiting on the Freedom Bird
thanks!
once the poles totally flip, Alaska will be the new Florida LOL
lol
Cant wait to flip my 85.00 acre purchase
@@rayhume1971 IF you went to any real school at all, well then you know that it is proven that the Earth DOES flip its poles and we are due for another one... We just dont know who fast one occurs (meaning the whole flip) it could take 100 years to go complete for example, or maybe one year, which would kill about everything....
12:00 I am amazed that you see a run down village, I was impressed on how clean and well kept it appeared; I guess it's points of perspective.
Different perspectives, it was definitely not as clean as other villages I've been to.
"I was impressed on how clean and well kept it appeared" Compared to what? Have you ever been there?
WTAF those prices are crazy!!!
Other than that, you got the life dude. IDK about Alaska, too cold for me in the winter but awesome!!!! Awesome channel too
yup ain't cheap! thanks!
Omg! I’ve seen you house driving around before downtown anchorage! Amazing I ended up here!
Yup, I'm all over the place lol.
Happy 4th of July Timmy!! Thanks for another great video!! ❤🇺🇸🗽🎇✨🎆🧨🌞☝️🤘😁 I'm so sorry you got stuck there, but you make every trip an adventure!! Love learning about new places!! 😊
happy 4th!
Great video dude. Thanks for what you are doing up there.
No worries!
Not gonna lie, Barrow seems like one of those places that one has to experience at least once in their life (even if for a day or two (+ any number of delay-caused days). Seriously feels ... otherworldly. (NOT in a bad way)
Next time your in barrow you have to get the philly cheese steak at Arctic pizza. It’s seriously the best one I have ever had anywhere. My wife and I spent 3 months there a few years ago and we treated ourselves to one a week.
Will do, thanks man!
Awesome life you live,thank you for sharing!!! Great video.
Thanks man:)
Timmy, I subscribe to your channel bc you’re authentic; a rare quality these days.
A huge thank you for the time & effort you put into your content.
This was really cool, thanks for showing us this
Anytime!
Awesome video bro. Had the pleasure to live in Fairbanks '15 - '19 while stationed at Eielson AFB. AK has a piece of my heart especially my son was born there.
Thanks man, right on!
I've flown over Barrow several times, but never landed there. There's a Napa auto parts everywhere LOL. Great video. Safe travels. Subscribed.
Right on!
no trees!? no way. This would be like hell to me. I cant imagine it.
nope, not the first tree lol
that drone footage was amazing!!!
thanks!
That dinner seemed cheap after seeing the grocery store prices.
right?!
I can envision it now, a snow cat with a truck cabin on it. The CATBIN.
lol
I would be spending $60 dollars a week on milk alone.
lol
This is like a horror show. Imagine how much a mental maintenance beer like Natty Light would cost.
@@rayk48 In a lot of those villages, alcohol purchases are very restrictive
@ryan lee I was thinking the same thing . I’m assuming the income reflects the cost of living.
@@GeorgeMcKinley. 83,000 a year is average in Barrow
Keep it up man. Awesome content.
thanks man
Super awesome working vlog!!
thanks man
People mention to me all the time that they see my old truck. You've got it looking pretty good! Cool video's glad you are enjoying it.
Thanks man, yup love old stuff, always have lol.
Timmy, that is amazing village to have seen in Alaska. Thanks for the tour & know your contracting with DMV. You have many gifted skills in life & that is a good thing. Your life is full of adventure & choices. I have a long time friend since was 14 & they moved to Anchorage 35+ years ago as Federal Probation Officer. Could not get the Bottled 6oz. Coke so would send it to them. Yes the prices are much higher & the Food, oh gee to high. There are spin off's anywhere one lives. My grocery store is 50 miles from home base but the local gas/market is 1 mile. So for the price hike in buying there verses 100 mile round trip to big grocery store is saved over fuel cost. Amazing how they get those big planes in small areas. Safe Travels, Always, Tommy :-)
Thanks man, yup it ain't cheap up there lol.
Third times the charm. 🛬 🛫
🤣😂👍
Looks like a neat place to be stranded for a few days though.
Cool job as well.
Yeah, it wasn't too bad lol
Never mind the food prices because he found a parking spot by the sea.
Hilarious!
lol yup!
I'm sure you felt like it was ground hog day!
Wow those wheels looks so nice with your Blue Truck striping. Sexy! Thank for taking us on your road trip. That was a lot of fun.
So great when you love your job. Hard to say it's work!
~Mark & Teresa
thanks you two! hope all is well over there!
@@TruckHouseLife 🙂👍
Never been to Barrow. The only place I've been in Alaska is Adak. Spent 3 years in Iceland, though. There are a lot of similarities, including the midnight sun and the waiting forever for your flight out!
Nice, Iceland is supposed to be pretty rad.
Happy 4th Tim! The wheels are awesome!!
happy 4th! thanks man!
Thanks for the video!
No worries!
OMG those prices are nuts! And stop means stop is a valuable driving lesson, LOL.
right?!
Cool video of my hometown. Comments are very interesting. I see your truck all the time in wasilla or a few times. I'm also apart the ford fb group where your trucks been shared multiple times.
Yup all over this place:)
10:57 Barrow is not "Pitch Black" for "2 or 3 months". Even though the sun doesn't rise above the horizon, there is still enough indirect sunlight to see for part of the day, even on the winter Solstice.
Yeah didn't mean to say pitch black, but it's pretty dark, looks like a really low horizon sunset for a few hours out of the day essentially, was just pointing out that the kids don't have lots of daylight and sun to play outside in the winter;)
Ha, I used to travel there for football in high school. Pretty awesome place! I remember waking up at 2:30am once with the sun high in the sky.
Nice lol.
Wheels and tires look minty on the mighty stroke! I'd be a full time day drinker if I lived in Barrow...
thanks man haha
Happy 4th .. enjoyed your peak into different type of lifestyle.. way different from where i am .. los angeles, ca .. peace ☮️
happy 4th! right on:)
Truck is looking awesome!
Thanks 👍
Those food prices are really hard to wrap your head around lol. Happy 4th and thanks for taking us to work. That was interesting and the places that you come across Napa hahaha. The Chinese food wasn't as bad as I was expecting as it is not much more than here on the East Coast.
yup they're crazy for sure.
@@TruckHouseLife Timmy, what's the cost of living otherwise up there (housing, taxes, electric and water)? Also, any idea what the average yearly salary is up there?
@@insaynbcr i think 60k is the average salary in barrow, it's pretty high
So interesting, Timmy. Great video. Those grocery prices are bonkers; I couldn’t afford it. Thank you for sharing what you do and this cool little work trip. I’ve heard a lot about Barrow; don’t know if I could do the multiple months of darkness though
The wages are much higher there so that helps a bit.
The darkness isn’t bad at all really you get use to it lol
That’s awesome, sounds like a great adventure, and personally I like remote towns as well…
I have a high school classmate (class of 1970) who lived, taught school then retired as a principal in Barrow. Very interesting listening to her stories.
nice!
Any stories willing to share?
The Chunky Soup wasn't too terrible; I've seen it here in Anchorage for not much fewer than $7.
But omgosh! The detergent was PAINFUL.
yup!
Pretty cool being able to see some of the more remote parts of the state and to get paid to do it. I’ve always wanted to visit Barrow but have never had the opportunity.
Probably ain't for everyone but it's there;)
Bring groceries or a fat check book!!$$
Id love this job
Pretty interesting video man, thumbs up and greetings from Germany!👍🍻
Thanks man, appreciate it!
That’s pretty cool you went to barrow for road testing 😊
just found your channel , very glad i did !!!
Welcome aboard!
Nice wheels bud 👍 Happy 4th of July TIMMY 🎉🎊🎇🎆🧨💥🔥⚡🎈🤯
thanks man and happy 4th!
Thats a beautiful truck
Thanks!
Looks awesome. I love giving drive tests in small areas.
Lol yup!
even during the dark, kids will sometimes play hide and seek since it is harder for the seeker to find the hiders.
also the 'abandoned' gas station is still in use. it is the more environment safe gas
Cool video!! Thank you. 👍
No worries!
Thank you so much for another great video from Barrow! Maybe the only chance I ever get to see the Arctic Ocean it's through your video here and it's really cool you do this for the kids because now they can go get great jobs and also go Friday night cruising haha
no worries:)
I enjoy real videos like these.
thanks!
Pretty awesome! I live in a village on the Yukon River in the Interior. We dont even have a bank, restaurant or NAPA. Just a post office, small grocery/fuel store and a hardware store. All our prices are almost identical to Barrow.
Right on:)
Bro love the different experience
twas indeed a different one
Those are some hot looking tires!!👍👍
yup!
Omg, wth is with those prices? I would have stuck a jar of peanut butter and jelly in the cart with bread and drank water. That's nuts.
Everything has to be flown in or comes in on a barge in the summer
next time I probably will lol
Wow Timmy, you're such a good sport putting up with the cancellations, luckily you got caught up on some editing etc. Dang those prices!! Pretty cool you do this for the folks of Barrow, they look forward to seeing you l'm sure. I hate the not knowing aspect if you are going to fly out or not, push those plans to the side, what a bummer not being with your people to celebrate the Solstice, feel for you. Take care, see ya in the next one!
lol yeah it was a patience tester for sure!
That looked brutal!
I can be if you make it;)
Looks beautiful thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching
Your content is Boss Timmy!
You can drive there , from Prudhoe Bay in winter months only. I lived in Barrow for 28 years. Went to Barrow High School, Class of '86. Rollagone trails easiest way from Prudhoe .
yup good ole ice roads
I'm a new subscriber... I worked in Dutch Harbor... I love your channel... Keep up the great work😉👍
Right on, welcome! Thanks man!
@@TruckHouseLife 😉👍
This is the 1st vid I have seen of yours, bro you have a sweet gig going on. I would love to see Alaska especially those small villages like barrow or Nome, but how do they afford to go to grocery store there wow...but anyway will check out your other stuff. Keep up the positivity..👍
Right on man, thanks! Not the typical video for me, but I thought why not.
@@TruckHouseLife I thought it was cool and it gave me some background on you so will have a idea of what's going on when I watch your normal content now. 👍
Very cool !!
Thanks:)
🇬🇧🏴☝️🤘🤠 awesome wheels and tyres Timmy you finally got them worth the wait,nice to see what you do ☝️🤠trained to be a driving instructor to, do driving too,stay safe and well my friend 🇺🇸🤩Dave in Cornwall 🚘great drone footage 🙏🙏😎smashed the 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks man, nice and enjoy!
@@TruckHouseLife 👍🏻😇always do my man ,best on the tube 🚣🏼♀️
Thumbs up within 20 seconds , First time watching . Good Vibes . I subscribed at 4 minutes 20 seconds into it . Good Work
nice man! welcome!
I wasn’t able to get away from work on July 3rd. Hope Alpine Creek Lodge was an epic one this year!!!
It was a good one!
I lived in Barrow when I was young. The prices really are that high. It’s super hard to afford a full cart of groceries. Gas is even higher
Nice! yup pretty crazy out there.