COMPARING FOOD PRICES AT POPULAR SUPERMARKETS IN JAMAICA. COST OF LIVING IN JAMAICA.

Food prices are so expensive these days!
In this video we will visit 5 popular supermarkets and compare the prices of 10 food items to see which supermarket gives you the best value. Grocery prices have definitely increased since over the Past year... Watch till the end to learn why!!!
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[@Super4Truth]

I appreciate that you did the conversion of the prices in USA, GBP, Euro. 🙌🏾 This video was a real eye opener. Even though the prices are relatively similar to the UK and US. It’s technically more expensive to shop in Jamaica because the living wage is lower.

[@essbenita]

It's ridiculous....(I'm in the UK)

[@tristenboyt9907]

I found out when I was there in July with a cart full and know the average I would pay in the USA,shock is not the word I was looking for,All inclusive is cheaper

[@olivenemitchell9037]

I have a job. After I pay all my necessary bill and when go buy groceries I want to cry when I’m at the supermarket....

[@NaturallyToldbyMara]

People always told me Hilo was expensive and this proves it.

[@gasixteenb11]

Yes they existed in Trinidad and Tobago when oil was king and foreigners employed etc, were living here so they had a pricey standard compared to our Chinee shop on every corner or groceries which apart from being cramped offered consumers better deals like buy 1 get the other half price etc.

[@berylmorgan8482]

WoW...Jamaica imports so much of it's food..that plays a part to increase the price at the registers..I can't believe Jamaica's tax is so high 15 percent!

[@janiceandthomas]

Perfect! This is something I've been trying to compare myself over the last few months.

[@kemoy_kayan]

Yes, this video was very helpful

[@antoinettesmith7784]

I live in the United States. We are definitely feeling the rise in prices.

[@Rochielin]

Thanks for watching love . It’s crazy everywhere 😩

[@lindalewis3170]

MOST IF THESE ITEMS ARE JUNK FOOD THAT'S WHY WE ARE DYING SO YOUNG , BACK TO BASIC IE MAKING COCONUT OIL YAM BANANA ENDLESS CHOICES SADLY WE HAVE LOST OUR WAY

[@nashornadouglas8787]

To eat healthy is expensive. Coconut oil is not cheap.

[@tricia7016]

You didn’t have to be so rude by calling the food items junk. You were quick to cast judgement. Rochielin did a good deed by donating food to the less fortunate. Why didn’t you acknowledge that instead of criticizing her? Most people would love to eat healthy but cannot afford organic, healthier, pricier foods. People who live in the city do not have the luxury of walking into their backyard, picking a coconut and making oil from it. Hope you never find yourself in the same situation as the less fortunate.

[@veronwatkis2501]

Roc,Gafternoon, the same thing here in MARYLAND USA, light, water, food, everything that pretaining to life, raise ,only the duppy them left to box we down now...only GOD seeing us through...🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽👍💞😃

[@Rochielin]

Sigh it’s unfortunate but gwan hold on , hold the faith! ♥️

[@KweenOriel]

*Yes, I’m in Maryland also, and it’s just crazy! Smh.*

[@stassnik]

I’m in MD too and have definitely noticed a rise in the cost of food for sure. FYI: Trader Joe’s has great prices!

[@dorritperry9727]

O my god i love it

[@Tinbeef22]

Yuh gwan chat. A just because yuh nuh want people a yard fi beg unu.

[@carleanahauffe6228]

Great content. However encourage every house to have a kitchen garden or back garden. Plant and grow the things we eat. We have sun 12 months fe the year.. Peace and Power

[@natalee3230]

People lazy. I couldn't be living in Jamaica and buying certain things..nope

[@sopheneadams3655]

Great video Rochelle. Very informative. After i watched it, I did a price check on the same size items in one supermarket in NY. Using the lowest prices (no sale items, but some store brands) the total came to about $20. Buying all the items in the big brand names would push the price to about $25. Many thing have gotten very expensive. For a few years now many food items have gotten smaller, with the prices staying the same or priced higher.

[@maried2089]

Blessings Rochelin Mamalin and The first Jamaican youtuber SIR DUTTY BERRY 🙏🏽🆙☮️❤️🇯🇲

[@michaelthompson5789]

It would be interesting if you were to add Progressive Grocers to that list of super markets for a new video. Also some basic items such as rice, flour etc are non taxed as the impact on lower income households would be high.

[@oneway6627]

I see a lot of comments saying “it’s the same here” while others in foreign countries also says it’s cheaper there than Jamaica 🤷🏼‍♀️ The bottom line is income, the average Jamaican takes home 7-8k JMD per week that’s 50-55 USD PER WEEK… The 10 items she purchased can’t last a week not even for one person. Most Jamaicans don’t own a vehicle the taxi fare starts at 1USD depending on distance sometimes it’s 4 different fares so that’s another 10usd per week for fare, plus lunch at work. You literally left with the most 10 USD at the end of the week & your rent isn’t paid yet, your light or water n if you’re a single parent smh. I know for a fact it’s hard every where but the truth is some place harder than some. THE GOOD ABOUT JAMAICA IS THE ABILITY TO GROW OUR OWN FOOD THAN A LOT OF PLACES. I live in the country so I don’t buy provisions and some fruits n vegetables. But there aren’t much work in the country side so ppl prefer to go in the cities and in the cities you have to buy almost everything. In the end whole a we under pressure me way or the next cus US rents outrageous but on average American earns way more than a Jamaican based on official stats

[@SammyJ96]

@One way, I love your comment. It painful to see the level of inflation.

[@yoshi_godsgift]

The food price is a global thing.

[@ChrisBlesss]

The cost of food is a very challenging thing to deal with but, to see people get involved and share does make a big difference in fighting hunger. :-)

[@pgraham9358]

Love the experiment video,very informative and helpful!

[@kathrinabennett8837]

Love love love this video Roch! Been trying to do some comparisons to save some money on groceries. Really appreciate having a comprehensive video to refer to!

[@audreymiller9444]

Food went up 5% in Canada so far they say. We all will have food problem for a long time to come. From Canada

[@lt7153]

Love this! I've been wondering about this myself so thanks for this video

[@cynthiawinter4324]

I was telling my neighbor here in New York over the weekend that when you bring $150 to the supermarket this weekend please don't think of bringing the same next weekend because everyday every week the prices goes up

[@cheddiannwebb7989]

Girl I love this video. Your content is very useful. Keep up the great work

[@keishastone2664]

Great content. Keep it up Rochielin! Love your vibes.

[@squadypetez]

Thanks for this #Rochielin! I'm currently planning for a lengthy vacation, this is really an eye-opener. It seems like I need to ask a friend to plant up my backyard because I can't with all these prices!

[@RenzyStyle]

We are happy for u showing up each week Roch. Thank you

[@cher5874]

One of the best videos i've watched this far. Very insightful and credible. 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@actionskating1703]

I’m in Canada an it’s also expensive to a point where I think barrel is not making any sense to ship again some thing you pick in the supper market I think it was more expensive you or doing a great job keep it up i always like your channel.

[@nursekarimatcanada]

You're very right McKay ✅ 👌 am also in Canada 🇨🇦

[@JustOnePageAway]

I absolutely loved this video. And when you said you were donating the food, that made my heart so happy. You're channel is so awesome. 🎉

[@waitaminute2015]

All 5 lists were within $1usd to each other from what I could catch . So basically I'd go to whatever is closer since transportation also cost. Great video!

[@movieworldtvpeopleplacesthings]

Very well put together video... and very informative. Thanks for sharing...

[@XweirdozXroxX]

Rochielin thank you so so much for showing the price conversion to other currencies, love these type of vids. Thanks again

[@caroleburgess2856]

Very informative! Good job.

[@toinettewynter2596]

You always doing some fun, unique and realistic videos for the everyday person

[@EverythingAshley]

You have such a kind heart! Love that you gave back, in more than one ways! Keep doing what you're doing!

[@vanessabennett7357]

Great video!! I love going into supermarkets to compare prices. Really has become a social event with WFH

[@waynejackson3112]

For those living in the US, there is a supermarket known as ALDI. Especially in NY, it is becoming very famous because of its prices. For example, a loaf of wheat bread that would cost $2.00 to $3.00 cost only $0.79 (same brand.) A 32 ounce of apple juice that would normally cost at least $2.50 is $0.89 at ALDI.

[@eileenwatt8283]

I find Aldi's food to be of poor quality. It reminds me of " no frills" food of the 1980s.

[@oralv.stephenson1427]

@Wayne Jackson - I live in Chapel Hill, NC. ALDI's pretty new to NC - about 2 years or a little under. I haven't been there yet. Wal-Mart's more my go to store for low prices. Costco for bulk items.

[@gutchiespencer2714]

I’ve never been to Aldi, but good looking out...Thank You!👏🏾

[@oralv.stephenson1427]

@@gutchiespencer2714 If I may, here in North Carolina there are the additional choices from: Wal-Mart; Food Lion; Kroger; Harris Teeter and the most recent drop-in: Publix supermarkets.

[@giffojess8766]

@@eileenwatt8283 I find Aldi’s produce to be not so good quality but their dairy, dry grocery items & frozen items are pretty good!

[@nicoleparchment3201]

Good night Rochielin this is a very good and helpful video I appreciate it so much you can do this with these same basic items like twice for the year.

[@tonianedwards6496]

It's the EFFORT and DETAILS that you constantly put in these videos! omg ! i really appreciate ths vid because i was gna do this experiement myself . these are the things i love to see !different ,educational content . . And u came with alot of insight and facts at the end of the video! i really love it .

[@Rochielin]

Thank youuuuu. Happy you appreciate the content , thank you! 😁

[@jamroc32]

I'm in Brooklyn NY, and experiencing the same huge price increases for food. You do a great job of keeping us informed. Thanks Rochelin❣️🙏🏾

[@imaaniirons]

Great video, love the idea.

[@damiantownsend]

Great content, great breakdown and I'm glad u put different currencies for comparison. Big up yuhself! 👊🏼

[@sewsimone1933]

Love this video. Thanks for this information.

[@michellebarrett9597]

Awesome job!! Same price in FL. Congrats on the Patreon Collab!

[@rosainjaDiamond]

Thanks for doing this. Very informative

[@lifeinprogressUK]

You are right, prices of food is going up every where. Love your video it's very informative We are here supporting you from the UK. We liked and supported 🌞

[@annp9206]

Prices in canada r outrageous as well! Ty for sharing, Roc! ❤️🙏

[@ItstheGodinme_]

Thanks Rochielin!..Was literally saying this the other day..that it would be good if you did a video comparing prices in different supermarkets in Ja.

[@onestopshoprc.tv.8565]

Love your work Miss princess enjoy your videos so much keep up the good work

[@richardporter154]

Hi Rochie , I was browsing and I came across your channel and it is indeed a fact that prices are going up. I am grateful that you listed the prices especially for those of us living in the U.S for us to see and compare and also come to terms with what Jamaicans have to face each day. What I do know is that some of the prices are about the same for me that reside in New York. Corned Beef does go up sometimes to over or nearly $6.00 usd so I avoid it if it isn’t necessary.

[@thereselewis7308]

Hello Rochielin and Mommylin nice seeing both of you, I agree with you everything is so expensive these days, thanks for bringing us along and sharing👍💯.

[@Rochielin]

Thanks for watching love . Hope you watched all the way to the end

[@sweetsunshineplaytime]

Girl you done your homework and great useful content too!

[@shellywilks883]

Jamaica is indeed expensive, but sometimes it depends our preferences and the brands we love. We are also paying for the aesthetics +tax😥😀 But at the end of the day, we all need to find a comfortable way to emancipate ourselves from a lot the major stores and what they sell. While at the same time remaining honest on how difficult it can be to go back to basics. For example, farming is great, but its not easy and the same goes for being completely self-sufficient etc. At this point, its best that we work on managing our budgets carefully and finding true balance in all we do. Give thanks and praise🙏❤💛💚

[@elainegraham4406]

Firstly good morning food prices have definitely rocketed here and as you mentioned there are factors etc getting supples to the shelves especially in Europe since 🇬🇧 left the E u keep putting out your very informative vidio love from london🇬🇧

[@britanysmith4631]

First time watching your blog and I’m really enjoying it,very informative and creative,keep up the good work I will be watching more of your videos and I will def subscribe and like your contents very positive young lady…👏👏👏

[@ShanniBudd]

This was a good video. Happy I correctly guessed the most expensive supermarket. Happier still to be shopping at Super Shoppers Fair which is in the same family as Loshusan. 🇯🇲

[@veronwatkis2501]

I Love to read and look at news items and compare prices too...

[@garyprater8139]

Ok... I found what I was looking for so I apologize! And thanks for sharing! I'm letting your Ad's play through 😉

[@lornareid7374]

Rochelle, this is a very good 👍 blog. People, the prices in Jamaica for food stuff is much, much more cheaper than it is in Bermuda 🇧🇲 Bermuda supermarket prices have gone up about three times since the pandemic and a lot of people have lost their jobs so it is dread.

[@DarienGHenry]

Excellent work Rochielin. Awesome production 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@essbenita]

Glad I found this just before I forward

[@irenebernard7915]

Great job like what you are doing? Keep the work

[@LenoreRNUK]

Thanks for this video been trying to find the best supermarkets in Jamaica to do my shopping, on a 6 months holiday, definitely an eye opener for me. Thanks for the info

[@michellegove]

Food prices are getting out of control. And wages aren’t going up. It’s world wide, really sad.

[@charmainemcfarlane5579]

This was the most constructive KZbin video Ive ever watched...so much so that I took my personal notes for future comparison, where to shop and what to buy where. Ur summarization was also very informative. Thanks for this VERY USEFUL experiment. I wish u had included Shoppers Fair and Progressive...however this is not to take away from ur great work. Again, THANKS!

[@dominicmckenzie3880]

Every where is the same ..2 dollar less 3 dollar more .. considering gas ..I just go anywhere

[@andycyrusac]

The Chinese communist party messed up the world.

[@shaulshakur]

Shalom Shalom YAH KHAI, Sister not only in Jamaica food prices and price increases is all over the World. In America 🇺🇸 it's extremely high prices now. But remember The Honorable Marcus Mosiah Gravey warned us Black People. Michael Manley warned us also he taught us Self-reliance, grow what you eat and eat what you grow.

[@erroljohnson6226]

Good job you've covered All the bases better than some TV programs

[@TheMissbaker]

Wonderfully orchestrated and well done on the donation Rosh; overall a brilliant video

[@Rochielin]

Thank youu, thanks for watching 😁

[@passioncreativity7904]

Very well analyzed

[@audreyscookingandlifestyle7874]

Love this.

[@Dutchy-1168]

Now a days, in Canada 🇨🇦 you really have to shop “ the specials “ and be early to catch any mark downs ‼️🇯🇲

[@listentalk3240]

Andy brown real talk got my no frills flyers got loblaws flyers got all of them else you go broke

[@jackiedelvalle]

Great. Very thorough 👍🏾

[@carollynbrown8733]

Well done young lady. Great content. Edifying.

[@trelawnny]

Well done Rochi and I see sir duttyberry has been "LIN"!🤣😂🤣Love it😍

[@TheBrandFire]

Thanks for this video

[@judithtrulybless9114]

As usual very imformative .

[@kizzysmith5278]

I just stumbled on this page and I love it

[@candyspringerblackman9878]

This was an excellent video and as you said it is not limited to Jamaica, I live in Barbados and I am from Trinidad and prices have increased in both countries

[@pappaddz8972]

Continued to keep up the good work girl up loud.....

[@f-oneill9950]

Love it thank you 🤗

[@creezvisuals5498]

Loved this video. Very informative! Stay Govan

[@shernetteroye8004]

This was a very informative video

[@verob6025]

I love your video 🙏very interesting….My Mom says I’m the only person from overseas who doesn’t complain about the Jamaican prices 😃I told her it’s high prices like in Switzerland 🇨🇭 that’s why I’m used to it!

[@babylicee4479]

Great comparison...i am happy to know where to shop

[@ItalYogi_LiveLove]

Excellent as always!!!

[@Rochielin]

Thank youuuu

[@weareyoungfamily5746]

Great video Rochelin!

[@danielbrown3457]

Rochielin thanks you for the video big up

[@Rochielin]

Big up!!!

[@pmzphillips]

that was enjoyable thank u

[@terriellis28]

This is helpful, my parents always talking bout how di tings dem expensive, so now mi really a see fi mi self.

[@diamondwata]

Always appreciate the informative information especially when you do your shopping comprising, was just there an trust mih 3 likkle bags at MegaMart my bill was $32,000 I can't tell u weh mih and cuz buy.... continuing blessing to you 🙏🏾💜🌺, wat weh Berry live him belly 😀😃

[@livi8282]

the most useful video on Jamaican KZbin RN!!!!!! as a young professional the cost of living is getting to me so much I'm about to run away!! the cost of living is crazy!! I know it's not JA alone but the wages not adding up. can you do part two, please!! supermarts like General Food, Shoppers Fair, Lees Supermarket, John R wong, and Sovereign Supermarket can be apart of that Video

[@Rochielin]

Thanks for watching love. Thanks for the suggestions , I’ll get to filming Part 2 ASAP!

[@livi8282]

@@Rochielin yesssss will be looking out for it. I'm not kidding though you are the most relatable Jamaican KZbinr continue putting out amazing content 👌

[@Rochielin]

@@livi8282 thank youuuu😁😁 I will

[@moreiangel8950]

Price Gel too

[@TeaTimewithLadyLetts]

Real talk,right here.

[@flavazworld6637]

Flava checking in sis big up true words supermarkets are scary for me 🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️💯

[@Rochielin]

Sigh

[@maewilkie8184]

OXTAIL IN FLORIDA IS $12:99 - $14:98 per lb. WHOLE CHICKEN IS NOW $2:25 LB. Cost of living in now outrageous everywhere

[@hughrobinson915]

Let me just say all over the world things gone up so I don't want some people jump up and say it's only Jamaica no way go and keep up with the new around the world then we can talk...ok

[@opalbeach9626]

Prices in Jamaica is still cheaper than in the USA. My weekly grocery bill is between US$150 -$180 for 2 people. No TP, no soap, No cleaning products. That's another bill. Corn beef here is $5 USD

[@slim9978]

And some time there is no meat

[@sheashola5008]

But you have to think about pay vs. cost of living

[@combsbrushes777]

Jesus loves you all ^.

[@stassnik]

I noticed that too! I think those items would have cost $20 to $25 here!

[@ana.eduard1493]

But you know, that they dont earn the same

[@marciarobb2367]

Thank you for this video. Mega mart prices are hurendas.

[@gracemason7632]

This was really an eye opener especially when you factor in all the other things at the end but still some of us that can, should be able to grow a few fruits and veges in our yard . Just FYI you have such a beautiful smile and a heart of giving. keep up the good works.

[@abemel43]

I agree with planting own foods in these times.

[@eileenwatt8283]

Isn't she. I'm waiting for her to get a toothpaste commercial in Jamaica. She's beautiful.

[@maislynbowen114]

You are doing a good job.

[@autumnleaves8767]

This was needed ‼ not even dung a town food nuh cheap again it has gotten so bad rn its ridiculous ‼ best believe if u did touch shopper's fair supermarket u bill reach $3,000

[@jeralmatthew5514]

I love this channel ❤ I will try the same shop and compare to see how inflation is affecting are purchasing power

[@Rochielin]

Thanks for watching love !