VanBasket United States

Food Prices in United States — November 2026

Name: United States — VanBasket Food Price Index
Creator: OpenVan.camp
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Updated: 1 November 2026

Current Index

117.5

vs World Average

+17.5%

Official (IMF + World Bank)

Real grocery prices

Price per unit in your currency

Prices known for 8 of 10 items — help fill the rest

Milk 1 L

2 sources open receipts · open data · updated 2 Nov 2026

$3.51

+98% World (base = 100)
Eggs 12 pcs

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$4.62

+34% World (base = 100)
Chicken 1 kg

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$9.90

+68% World (base = 100)
Rice 1 kg

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$4.60

+104% World (base = 100)
Bread 500 g loaf

1 source open receipts · updated 2 Nov 2026

$5.59
Water 1.5 L bottle

1 source open receipts · updated 2 Nov 2026

$8.47
Cheese 1 kg

1 source open receipts · updated 2 Nov 2026

$25.18
Tomatoes 1 kg

1 source open receipts · updated 26 Oct 2026

$2.73
Potatoes 1 kg
Beer 0.5 L bottle

Monthly basket, 1 person

Directional: 4 milk + 2 eggs + 4 chicken + 4 rice

$80.48

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Data: WhereNext (CC BY 4.0, January 2026) · Open Food Facts — Open Prices (ODbL)

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Traditional Medicinals · 1

Walmart Supercenter, Mountain View 16 Oct

6.17 $
Vanilla Milk Chocola Almond Ice Cream Bars

Häagen-Dazs · 6 x 3oz.

Walmart Supercenter, Mountain View 16 Oct

9.37 $
ORIGINAL ANCIENT GRAIN GRANOLA

purely elizabeth. · 10 dl

Walmart Supercenter, Mountain View 16 Oct

5.94 $
Distilled White Vinegar

Great Value, Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

Walmart Supercenter, Mountain View 16 Oct

3.94 $
Chicken Nuggets

Impossible · 13.5 oz (383 g)

Walmart Supercenter, Mountain View 16 Oct

6.44 $
ORG BANANAS

Walmart Supercenter, Mountain View 16 Oct

1.63 $
DAIKON

Walmart Supercenter, Mountain View 16 Oct

6.55 $
Magic Sauce

Osmo · 9 fl oz

Walmart Supercenter, Mountain View 16 Oct

7.27 $
Sweet Lemon Coconut Sorbet

Häagen-Dazs

Safeway, Mountain View 30 Oct deal

2.5 $
New York Strawberry Cheesecake

Häagen-Dazs

Safeway, Mountain View 30 Oct deal

2.5 $
Ice cream

Häagen-Dazs

Safeway, Mountain View 30 Oct deal

2.5 $
Raspberry sorbet, raspberry

Häagen-Dazs

Safeway, Mountain View 30 Oct deal

2.5 $
salted brown butter cookie ice cream

Häagen-Dazs · 14 fl oz

Safeway, Mountain View 30 Oct deal

2.5 $
Sorbet Passion Fruit & Sweet Pear

Häagen-Dazs · 14 oz

Safeway, Mountain View 30 Oct deal

2.5 $
Non-dairy sorbet

Häagen-Dazs

Safeway, Mountain View 30 Oct deal

2.5 $
Summer Blueberry & Lemon

Häagen-Dazs

Safeway, Mountain View 30 Oct deal

2.5 $
Haagen dazs peppermint bark ice cream

Häagen-Dazs

Safeway, Mountain View 30 Oct deal

2.5 $
Rum Raisin Ice Cream

Häagen-Dazs · 14 fl oz

Safeway, Mountain View 30 Oct deal

2.5 $
Chocolate chip ice cream

Häagen-Dazs

Safeway, Mountain View 30 Oct deal

2.5 $
caramel cone ice cream

Häagen-Dazs · 14 fl oz

Safeway, Mountain View 30 Oct deal

2.5 $

Data: Open Food Facts — Open Prices (ODbL)

What this means for vanlife

Food in United States is 17.5% above the world average. Plan a larger grocery budget: the same basket costs around $353 per month (vs $300 world average).

How food prices are changing

Food overall: +2.7% over the year, as of June 2026

Jun 2023 Food price index, last 3 years Jun 2026

Official statistics: FAOSTAT, United Nations (food price index, CC BY 4.0), June 2026. Change versus the same month a year earlier. The index shows how prices moved, not what an item costs.

Index History

Index:

Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI

Compare with United States

United States

117.5

World (base = 100)

100

If you spend 100 at home:

100

Select home and destination countries to compare food costs

Similar Countries

Portugal 117.8 +17.8%

Cyprus 118 +18%

Greece 116 +16%

Spain 115.5 +15.5%

Oman 120 +20%

More countries in Americas

Argentina 70 -30%

Colombia 72 -28%

Peru 75 -25%

Brazil 78 -22%

Mexico 88 -12%

Panama 88 -12%

FAQ

Is food expensive in United States?

Yes, food in United States is above average. The VanBasket Index is 117.5 (world average = 100), meaning food costs 17.5% more than the global average.

How much should I budget for food in United States per month?

If the world average monthly food spend is $300, in United States you can expect to spend around $353. This is based on the VanBasket Index of 117.5 (world = 100).

How does United States compare to similar countries?

United States has a VanBasket Index of 117.5. Similar or nearby countries: Portugal, Cyprus, Greece.

How often is the food price data for United States updated?

The index is updated monthly using IMF Consumer Price Index data. The baseline is from World Bank ICP 2021.

About the data: The VanBasket Index is based on World Bank ICP 2021 food price level data, adjusted monthly using IMF CPI. World average = 100. Index > 100 means food is more expensive than the global average. API for developers →

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