Does Everyone Know How Badly We Are Being Ripped Off By Big Food - Big Bag Of Groceries - $14 Euro

[DanieRains]

Same bag would be probably $45 US in Seattle.

We are being robbed.

As if no one knew.

The cashier showed me the 14 euro on the screen, and I didn't want to give her a $20 euro in case it was a lot more.

It was really that amazing.

Like $17 for a big bag of food.

Man.

[roamer65]

1. Where at in Europe?

[DanieRains]

2. Sorry I Am Talking About Food In Lisbon Portugal

Food was more expensive in Rome than here in Lisbon if I remember right.

I am looking at my receipt. I think it would add up to much more than $45 in Seattle.

Sandwich ham 1.09 euro. $3.99 US.

Box of mushrooms $1.49 euro. $4 us.

2 smaller onions $.33 Really?

1.19 euro for a huge green pepper $4 in US for a smaller one.

dozen eggs 1.75 euro

This is sick.

I could afford to live here.....

[roamer65]

5. The goal of the EU's CAP is to make food affordable throughout the union.

Common Agricultural Policy.

https://ec.europa.eu/info/food-farming-fisheries/key-policies/common-agricultural-policy_en

[meadowlander]

6. Average salaries in Seattle are five times higher than Lisbon.

Also Seattle has the $15 minimum wage and in Lisbon it's $4 an hour so part of the price you're paying is reflecting the actual living costs of the supermarket workers.

[DanieRains]

7. Great Point It Is 4.38 Euro Says Google

I am beginning to understand the concept of ex-pat even more....

[demmiblue]

11. I have a good market in driving distance. Yesterday, I bought...

Green peppers (small/medium): 3 for $1.00

8 oz of baby bella mushrooms: $1.89

Pint of raspberries: $1.29

10 oz bag of pre-washed spinach: $1.79

Lemons: 3 for $1.00

Large avocado: $0.69


I feel fortunate to have this resource.

[DanieRains]

3. 1 Liter Whole Milk $.48 Euro

This is crazy.

And to think of how much our milk is with subsidies....

[betsuni]

8. It takes time and effort to find out the best prices, places, times to buy things in Seattle

or anywhere. It's an art. Recommend the International District in Seattle.

I went to my local supermarket today (in Japan) and a head of lettuce was almost four dollars. Four peaches, nine dollars. I splurged on nectarines: four for seven dollars. It's not a conspiracy by Big Food. It's the weather and supply sometimes. Or whatever, blame an American conspiracy by Big Food.

[hlthe2b]

9. Was it really the same or compared to typical "full of processed crap" for those buying in the US?

Europe still tends to buy locally grown fresh produce, meat, fish, and dairy. US consumers buy and pay for "convenience" at the expense of nutrition. Processed foods and long shipping distances add to the price.

A single small case in point. By making my own yogurt (2 gallons/week) at home for the past four years from locally-produced milk, I've saved nearly $2,000.00. Yes, REALLY.

[sinkingfeeling]

10. Exchange rate says it rakes $1.17US to buy 1. And most

sandwiches I've bought in Europe ean around 3 to 5€.

[MineralMan]

12. Without knowing what was in your "Big Bag of Groceries"

it's impossible to do any kind of comparison.

[Midnight Writer]

13. I wouldn't mind higher prices if that money went to people who actually produce the food.

Instead, like everything else, the money trickles up to those that don't need it.

[DanieRains]

14. Yep

Production costs more in US too. Both 3 times the price?

[Kaleva]

15. What was in your big bag so we may compare?