Food Prices in United States — September 2026
Updated: 1 September 2026
Real grocery prices
Price per unit in your currency
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Milk 1 Lopen data$3.31+87% World (base = 100)
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Eggs 12 pcsopen data$4.62+34% World (base = 100)
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Chicken 1 kgopen data$9.90+68% World (base = 100)
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Rice 1 kgopen data$4.60+104% World (base = 100)
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Bread 500 g loafopen receipts 42 prices · updated 19 Sep$5.51
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Water 1.5 L bottle
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Cheese 1 kgopen receipts 55 prices · updated 18 Sep$26.50
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Tomatoes 1 kg
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Potatoes 1 kg
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Beer 0.5 L bottle
Every traveller price is reviewed by hand; the row shows how many reports from the last 90 days back the figure.
Data: WhereNext (CC BY 4.0, January 2026) · Open Food Facts — Open Prices (ODbL)
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Recent real receipts
Real purchases logged in this country (crowdsourced, local names)
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EGG WHITESEgg Beaters · 32 ozMetro Acres Market, New York 14 Sep11.19 $
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100% Liquid Egg WhitesBob evans · 32 oz (908 g)Metro Acres Market, New York 14 Sep9.29 $
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Basil PestoRana · 7 ozMetro Acres Market, New York 14 Sep6.39 $
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Egg whitesKirkland Signature · 16 oz (1 Lb)Metro Acres Market, New York 14 Sep3.5 $
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Lobster RavioliGiovanni RanaMetro Acres Market, New York 14 Sep8.19 $
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Spinach & Ricotta RavioliGiovanni Rana · 10 ozMetro Acres Market, New York 14 Sep6.89 $
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Colcafe classicMetro Acres Market, New York 14 Sep6.79 $
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Vanilla Cappuccino Mixcolcafe · 18 gMetro Acres Market, New York 14 Sep6.79 $
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GIRALDO FARMS ORG COFFEEMetro Acres Market, New York 14 Sep14.49 $
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CappuccinoNutresaMetro Acres Market, New York 14 Sep6.79 $
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House Blend Perfetto Medium RoastLavazzaMetro Acres Market, New York 14 Sep21.29 $
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Sanka instant coffeeMaxwell HouseMetro Acres Market, New York 14 Sep6.99 $
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Granulated instant coffeecolcafeMetro Acres Market, New York 14 Sep7.29 $
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Instant Coffee mount hagenMount HagenMetro Acres Market, New York 14 Sep16.99 $
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Instant coffee NestcafeMetro Acres Market, New York 14 Sep5.89 $
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mount hagen organic fairyrade instant decaffeinated coffeeMount HagenMetro Acres Market, New York 14 Sep16.99 $
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Bustelo SupremebusteloMetro Acres Market, New York 14 Sep12.09 $
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Kiwi berriesLittle prankstersCostco, Mountain View 20 Sep5.99 $
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Egg chicken sausage cheese burritoReds · 5 ozCostco, Mountain View 20 Sep deal12.49 $
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Malaysian Musang King Durian PulpNoble HarvestCostco, Mountain View 20 Sep17.99 $
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).
↑ Year-over-year change: +0% 2026
Index History
Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI
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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.
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