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I’m Canadian, but frequently travel in the US. Over the past year I am also shocked at US prices. It used to be that everything in the US was about 25% cheaper
by jaarse 5mo ago
I’m Canadian, but frequently travel in the US. Over the past year I am also shocked at US prices.
It used to be that everything in the US was about 25% cheaper (makes sense as their dollar is worth more).
Lately I’ve noticed that everything is priced the same. And I mean exactly the same.
On work trips over the past year I’ve had to buy tools at Home Depot, supplies at IKEA and Walmart, groceries, hotel, etc. I was in both large and small cities on the east and West coast … and the pricing is the same.
The drill I bought for $279 USD is $279 CAD. The IKEA cabinet I got for $199USD is $199CAD, etc..
Note sure what is going on with US prices, but Canadian making $17/hr minimum wage are struggling. I can’t imagine how Americans do it..
- pb7 5mo agoUS USD$199: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-M18-18V-Lithium-Ion-Brushless-Cordless-1-2-in-Compact-Drill-Driver-Kit-with-Two-2-0-Ah-Batteries-Charger-and-Case-3601-22CT/325544370 https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-M18-18V-Lithium-Ion-Br... Canada CAD$298: https://www.homedepot.ca/product/milwaukee-tool-m18-18-volt-lithium-ion-brushless-cordless-1-2-in-compact-drill-driver-kit-with-2-2-0-ah-batteries/1001824335 https://www.homedepot.ca/product/milwaukee-tool-m18-18-volt-... First drill I opened.
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- jaarse 5mo agoYou can always find outliers. Just glad I don’t have to pay American prices, that’s all. But have fun continuing to tell yourselves that you’re doing so great.