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by Suzanne
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Location: Paisley, Scotland, UK
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May 29, 2009 |
How much is... |
1. Watermelon? A baby watermelon is 2.29 GBP or 3.76 USD.
2. Green Peppers? 72p each or 1.18 USD.
3. Bananas? A bag of 1 Kg (2.2 lb) is 1.39 GBP or 2.28 USD.
4. Grapes? 2.24 GBP per lb or 3.67 USD.
5. Broccoli? 90p per lb or 1.48 USD.
6. Lettuce? 69p each or 1.13 USD.
7. Tomatoes? 81p per lb or 1.33 USD.
8. Carrots? A package of 500 g (1.1 lb) is 58p or 95¢.
9. Apples? 62p per lb or 1.02 USD.
10. Cauliflower? 78p each or 1.30 USD.
11. Salt? A package of 350 g (12 oz) is 76p or 1.25 USD.
12. Pepper? A package of 10 g (0.35 oz) is 1.68 GBP or 2.76
USD.
13. Nuts (to use in foods)? A package of 150 g (5 oz) is
1.49 GBP or 2.44 USD.
14. Brownie mix? 2.19 GBP or 3.59 USD.
15. Cake mix? 2.29 GBP or 3.76 USD.
16. Cooking oil? A liter of vegetable oil is 98p or 1.61
USD. A liter of olive oil is 3.74 GBP or 6.13 USD. A liter of
extra-virgin olive oil is 7.58 GBP or 12.43 USD.
17. Biscuit mix? Couldn't find it.
18. Canned pumpkin? Couldn't find it.
19. Milk? A 2.2 liter bottle whole milk is 1.53 GBP or 2.51
USD (1 gallon = 2.64 GBP or 4.33 USD).
20. A gallon of gas? Regular is 99.9p per liter (1 gallon
= 3.77 GBP or 6.18 USD); it went up. |
|
May 1, 2009 |
How much is... |
1. Oreo Cookies? A box of 176 g (6.2 oz) is 99p or 1.49
USD.
2. Cups of fruit? (little plastic dishes with individual
servings)? A cup of 170 g (6 oz) is 1.00 GBP or 1.51 USD.
3. Fruit Snacks? Couldn't find them.
4. Frozen waffles? Couldn't find them.
5. Orange juice? A carton of 1 liter (about a quart) is 2.99
GBP or 4.51 USD.
6. V-8 Splash Drink? Couldn't find it.
7. Pears? 1.00 GBP per lb or 1.51 USD.
6. Mangos? 88p each or 1.33 USD.
7. Oranges? 35p each or 53¢.
8. Yogurt? 62p each or 94¢.
9. A dozen eggs? 2.48 GBP or 3.74 USD.
10. Strawberries? 3.99 GBP per lb or 6.02 USD.
11. A gallon of gas? Regular is 94.9p per liter (1 gallon
= 3.59 GBP or 5.41 USD); it went up. |
|
April 17, 2009 |
How much is... |
1. Bleach? 54p or 80¢.
2. Pine Sol Cleaner? Couldn't find it here.
3. Window Cleaner? 90p or 1.34 USD.
4. Multi-Surface Cleaner? 1.98 GBP or 2.95 USD.
5. Paper Towels? A 2-roll package is 1.63 GBP or 2.43
USD.
6. Wood Surface Cleaner? 1.85 GBP or 2.75 USD.
7. Cleanser? A 84-sheet package is 1.93 GBP or 2.87 USD.
8. Disinfectant Spray? 1.73 GBP or 2.58 USD.
9. Air Freshener Spray? 1.59 GBP or 2.37 USD.
10. Toilet Bowl Cleaner? 1.16 GBP or 1.73 USD.
11. Bathroom Surface Cleaner? 1.55 GBP or 2.31 USD.
12. Dish Soap? 1.35 GBP or 2.01 USD.
13. Rubber Gloves? 85p or 1.27 USD.
14. Sponge? A 5-count package is 2.15 GBP or 3.20 USD.
15. Scrub Brush? A 2-count package is 59p or 88¢.
16. Dishwasher Soap? 6.61 GBP or 9.84 USD.
17. Steel Wool Pads? 1.09 GBP or 1.62 USD.
18. Mop? 2.99 GBP or 4.45 USD.
19. Toilet Bowl Brush? From 99p to 2.89 GBP or 1.47 to
4.30 USD.
20. Bucket? 1.89 GBP or 2.81 USD. |
|
March 6, 2009 |
How much is... |
1. Cream of mushroom soup? A can of 283 g (10 oz) is 37p
or 52¢.
2. Canned mushrooms? A can of 290 g (10.2 oz) is 44p or 62¢.
3. Canned vegetables? A can of 540 g (19 oz) is 68p or 96¢.
4. Biscuit mix? Couldn't find it.
5. Milk? A 2.2 liter bottle whole milk is 1.53 pounds (1
gallon = 2.64 GBP or 3.72 USD).
6. Canned gravy? Couldn't find it.
7. Frozen vegetables? A package of 800 g (1.76 lb) is from
1.19 to 1.75 GBP or 1.68 to 2.47 USD.
8. Saltine crackers? A package of 200 g (7 oz) is 64p or
90¢.
9. Eggs? A package of 6 medium eggs is 1.18 GBP or 1.66 USD.
10. Egg noodles? A package of 300 g (10.6 oz) is 99p or 1.40
USD.
11. Tuna fish? A package with 4 cans of tuna in oil of 185
g (6.5 oz) each is 4.98 GBP or 7.02 USD.
12. Mustard? A jar of 220 g (7.76 oz) of French mustard is
98p or 1.38 USD. |
|
January 22, 2009 |
How much is... |
1. Cucumbers? A whole cucumber is 94p or 1.28 USD.
2. Asparagus? 3.07 GBP per lb or 4.17 USD.
3. Portobello Mushrooms? 2.89 GBP per lb or 3.93 USD.
4. Mushrooms? 1.09 GBP per lb or 1.48 USD.
5. Parsnips? 72p per lb or 98¢.
6. Cabbage? 31p per lb or 42¢.
7. Red cabbage? 35p per lb or 48¢.
8. Green Beans? 1.80 GBP per lb or 2.45 USD.
9. Artichokes? Couldn't find them.
10. Rutabagas (swedes)? 38p per lb or 52¢.
11. Turnip Greens? 63p per lb or 86¢.
12. Green Peppers? 72p each or 98¢.
13. Leeks? 1.18 GBP per lb or 1.60 USD.
14. Limes? 20p each or 27¢.
15. Lemons? 37p each or 50¢.
16. Blueberries? 3.03 GBP per lb or 4.12 USD.
17. Cherries? 3.00 GBP per lb or 4.08 USD. |
|
January 7, 2009 |
How much is... |
1. Broccoli? 91p per lb or 1.34 USD.
2. Celery? A package of 350 g (12.3 oz) is 99p or 1.46 USD.
3. Carrots? 36p per lb or 53¢.
4. Lettuce? 79p each or 1.16 USD.
5. Tomatoes? 86p per lb or 1.27 USD.
6. Apples? 63p per lb or 93¢.
7. Oranges or Clementines? 12.5p each or 18¢.
8. Bananas? A package of 1.5 Kg (3.3 lb) is 1.28 GBP or 1.89
USD. |
|
December 12, 2008 |
How much is... |
1. A can of chicken noodle soup? It's 88p or 1.31 USD.
2. A box of saltine crackers? A box of 200 g (7 oz) is 89p
or 1.32 USD.
3. A can of chicken broth? Couldn't find it.
4. A bottle of pop - Sprite, Sierra Mist, 7-up or the equivalent
store brand? It's 1.43 GBP or 2.13 USD.
5. A gallon of gas? Regular is 86.9p per liter (1 gallon
= 3.28 GBP or 4.88 USD); it went down. |
|
December 5, 2008 |
How much is... |
1. A box of Ritz crackers? A box of 200 g (7 oz) is 97p
or 1.44 USD.
2. A candy bar? It's 38p or 57¢.
3. A small bottle of soda pop (16 ounces or so)? It's 90p
or 1.34 USD.
4. A gallon of gas? Regular is 88.9p per liter (1 gallon
= 3.36 GBP or 5.00 USD).
5. A gallon of milk? A 2.2 liter bottle whole milk is 1.53
pounds (1 gallon = 2.64 GBP or 3.93 USD). |
|
November 22, 2008 |
How much is... |
1. Fresh turkey per pound? Couldn't find it.
2. Frozen turkey per pound? 2.27 GBP per lb or 3.48 USD.
3. Jars of gravy? Couldn't find it.
4. Potatoes per pound or bag? 44.82p per lb or 69¢.
5. Yams/Sweet Potatoes per pound? 76p or 1.17 USD.
6. Stuffing? Couldn't find it.
7. Canned pumpkin? Couldn't find it.
8. Premade pie crusts? 59p or 91¢.
9. Store bought pies? Apple pie from the bakery 1.09 GBP
or 1.67 USD.
10. Cranberry Sauce? Couldn't find it.
11. Fresh cranberries? A package of 250 g (8.75 oz) is 2.98
GBP or 4.57 USD.
12. Fresh bakery rolls? 5 rolls for 1.00 GBP or 1.53 USD.
13. Frozen rolls or dough? Couldn't find them.
14. Gas? Regular is 88.9p per liter (1 gallon = 3.36 GBP
or 5.15 USD); it went down. |
|
October 31, 2008 |
How much is... |
1. Instant Mashed Potatoes? Couldn't find any.
2. Oatmeal? 95p or 1.50 USD
3. Applesauce? Couldn't find any.
4. Pumpkins? 1.49 pounds (GBP) each or 2.36 USD
5. Cake mix? 2.29 pounds (GBP) or 3.63 USD |
|
October 17 & 24, 2008 |
How much is... |
1. Special K cereals? A box of 500 gr (1.1 lb) is 2.79
pounds or 4.83 USD.
2. Sugar? A package of 2 kg (4.4 lb) is 1.57 pounds or
2.72 USD.
3. One single trip on the bus? From 1.00 to 1.45 pounds
or 1.73 to 2.51 USD.
4. Apples? A kg (2.2 lb) of apples is from 1.38 to 1.69
pounds or 2.39 to 2.92 USD.
5. Leek? 2.49 pounds per kg (2.2 lb) or 4.31 USD.
6. Cauliflower? A small one is 79p or 1.37 USD.
7. Can of tuna? A can of 160 gr (5.6 oz) is 1.39 pounds
or 2.41 USD.
8. A bottle of soda (e.g. Coca Cola)? A bottle of 2 liters
is 1.49 pounds or 2.58 USD.
9. Bagels? A bag of 4 is 99p or 1.71 USD.
10. Muffins? A package of 4 is 1.59 or 2.75 USD.
11. Cheddar cheese? 5.13 pounds per kg (2.2 lb) or 8.88
USD.
12. A gallon of gas? Regular is 99.9p per liter (1 gallon
= 3.79 pounds or 6.56 USD). |
|
October 10, 2008 |
How much is... |
1. A gallon of gas? Regular gas is 105.9p (pence) per
liter (1 gallon = 4.01 pounds or 6.82 USD).
2. A donut? 15p or 26¢.
3. A loaf of white bread? From 89p to 1.09 pounds or from
1.52 to 1.86 USD.
4. A head of lettuce? 59p or 1.01 USD.
5. A gallon of milk? A 2.2 liter bottle whole milk is
1.53 pounds (1 gallon = 2.64 pounds or 4.49 USD). |

Location: Trieste, Northeast Italy
|
March 5, 2008 |
How much is... |
1. Asparagus? Too early to find them, their season starts
in April.
2. Cucumbers? 1 Kg is from 1.99 to 2.29 euro or 3.10 to
3.57 USD (1 lb = 0.90 to 1.03 euro or 1.40 to 1.61 USD). High
price because out of season.
3. White Onions? 1 Kg is from 1.70 to 1.95 euro or 2.65
to 3.04 USD (1 lb = 0.77 to 0.88 euro or 1.20 to 1.37 USD).
4. Mushrooms? 1 Kg is from 2.49 to 2.99 euro or 3.88 to
4.66 USD (1 lb = 1.12 to 1.35 euro or 1.75 to 2.11 USD).
5. Idaho Russet Potatoes? Can't find this type here. 1
Kg of similar potatoes is 1.25 euro or 1.95 USD (1 lb = 0.56
euro or 0.87 USD). |
|
February 27, 2008 |
How much is... |
1. Lemons? A Kg is 1.99 euro or 2.99 USD (1 lb = 0.90
euro or 1.35 USD).
2. Limes? Couldn't find them now.
3. Green bell peppers? A Kg is 2.49 euro or 3.74 USD (1
lb = 1.12 euro or 1.68 USD).
4. Red, yellow or orange bell peppers? A Kg is 2.59 euro
or 3.89 USD (1 lb = 1.17 euro or 1.76 USD).
5. Jalepenos? Can't find them here. |
|
February 20, 2008 |
How much is... |
1. A frozen TV dinner? (Example - Swanson) Can't find
it here.
2. A frozen Pot Pie? (Example - Banquest) Can't find it
here.
3. A frozen Breakfast Meal? (Example - Aunt Jemima) Can't
find it here.
4. A frozen Cheesecake? (Example - Sara Lee) Can't find
it here.
5. Frozen stuffed sandwiches? (Example - Hot Pockets)
Can't find them here. |
|
February 13, 2008 |
How much is... |
1. A head of cauliflower? A Kg is 1.39 euro or 2.09 USD
(1 lb = 0.63 euro or 0.95 USD).
2. A celery stalk? A Kg is 2.89 euro or 4.34 USD (1 lb
= 1.30 euro or 1.95 USD).
3. A package of salad mix (salad prepackaged, ready to eat)?
A package of 350 g (12.3 oz) is 1.89 euro or 2.84 USD.
4. A pound of pears? A Kg is 2.30 euro or 3.45 USD (1
lb = 1.04 euro or 1.56 USD).
5. A pound of grapes? A Kg is 4.49 euro or 6.74 USD (1
lb = 2.02 euro or 3.03 USD). |
|
February 6, 2008 |
How much is... |
1. A 1/2 gallon of frozen sherbert? A package of 500 g
(1.1 lb) is 4.44 euro or 6.57 USD (1/2 gallon is 16.15 euro or
23.90 USD).
2. Taco shells? A box of 360 g (12.7 oz) is 7.31 euro
or 10.82 USD.
3. Salsa? A jar of 150 g (5.3 oz) is 1.94 euro or 2.87
USD.
4. Refried beans? A can of 400 g (14.1 oz) is 1.84 euro
or 2.72 USD.
5. Taco sauce? A jar of 500 g (1.1 lb) is 3.00 euro or
4.44 USD. |
|
January 30, 2008 |
How much is... |
1. A loaf of rye bread? Didn't find it here.
2. Kaiser Buns? A 6 count package is 2.16 euro or 3.20
USD.
3. Deli-Sliced Roast Beef per pound? 1 Kg is 24.90 euro
or 36.85 USD (1 lb = 11.21 euro or 16.58 USD).
4. Fried Chicken? Didn't find it here.
5. Potato salad per pound? Can't find it here. |
|
January 23, 2008 |
How much is... |
1. A box of Special K cereal? A box (375 g = 13.2 oz)
is 2.93 euro or 4.28 USD.
2. A green bell pepper? A Kg is 2.79 euro or 4.07 USD
(1 lb = 1.26 euro or 1.83 USD).
3. Frozen potato wedges? A package of 450 g (1 lb) is
1.72 euro or 2.51 USD.
4. Pancake Mix? Can't find it here.
5. Pillsbury Toaster Strudels? Can't find them here. |
|
January 16, 2008 |
How much is... |
1. A single use camera? 24 exposure Kodak brand is 9.90
euro or 14.63 USD.
2. A can of evaporated milk? A can of 397 g (14 oz) is
2.21 euro or 3.27 USD.
3. A pack of 50 cupcake liners? A 50 count pack is 2.50
euro or 3.70 USD.
4. A box of instant oatmeal packets? Can't find it here.
5. A box of icecream cones? A 18 count box is 0.88 euro
or 1.30 USD. |
|
January 9, 2008 |
How much is... |
1. Pork Shoulder Blade Steak per pound? It is 8.65 euro
per Kg or 12.79 USD (1 lb = 3.89 euro or 5.76 USD).
2. A box of instant mashed potatoes? A box of 225 g (0.5
lb) is 1.42 euro or 2.10 USD.
3. Prime Rib per pound? It is 5.45 euro per Kg or 8.06
USD (1 lb = 2.45 euro or 3.63 USD).
4. A package of croissants? A 4 count package is 2.00
euro or 2.96 USD.
5. Bone-In Ham per pound? It is from 9.90 to 14.00 euro
per Kg or 14.64 to 20.70 USD (1 lb = 4.46 to 6.30 euro or 6.59
to 9.32 USD). |
|
Dicember 19, 2007 |
How much is... |
1. A pineapple? It is 1.59 euro per Kg or 2.30 USD (1
lb = 0.72 euro or 1.04 USD).
2. A 5 pound bag of oranges? 1 Kg is 1.99 euro or 2.88
USD (1 lb = 0.90 euro or 1.30 USD).
3. A box of jello? Can't find it here.
4. A box of instant rice? A box of 300 g (10.6 oz) is
1.98 euro or 2.86 USD.
5. A postcard? It is from 0.25 to 0.50 euro or 0.36 to
0.72 USD. |
|
Dicember 12, 2007 |
How much is... |
1. A quart of motor oil? 1 liter (about a quart) is 11.50
euro or 16.62 USD.
2. 1/2 gallon of ice cream? A box of 500 g (17.6 oz) is
from 3.45 to 4.45 euro or 4.99 to 6.43 USD.
3. A package of coleslaw? Can't find it here.
4. A package of boneless,skinless chicken breast fillets?
It is 8.19 euro per Kg or 11.83 USD (1 lb = 3.69 euro or 5.33
USD).
5. A package of bacon? A package of 150 g (5.3 oz) is
0.99 euro or 1.43 USD. |
|
Dicember 5, 2007 |
How much is... |
1. Brown sugar? A bag of 500 g (17.6 oz) is 1.03 euro
or 1.51 USD.
2. Karo Syrup? Couldn't find it.
3. Hot cocoa? A box of 115 g (4 oz) containing 5 packets
is 1.64 euro or 2.41 USD.
4. Sweetened condensed milk? A can of 397 g (14 oz) is
2.21 euro or 3.25 USD.
5. A bag of nuts - ex. walnuts, pecans? A bag of walnuts
(with shell) of 500 g (17.6 oz) is 3.69 euro or 5.42 USD. A bag
of walnuts (without shell) of 80 g (2.8 oz) is 2.29 euro or 3.37
USD. |
|
November 28, 2007 |
How much is... |
1. Gas per gallon now in your area? Has it gone up or
down? Regular gas is 1.40 euro per litre (1 gallon = 5.31 euro
or 7.86 USD); it went up.
2. A package of croutons? A package of 120 g (4.2 oz) is
1.42 euro or 2.10 USD.
3. A package of spaghetti noodles? A package of 500 g (1.1
lb) is 0.64 euro or 0.95 USD.
4. Garlic salt? Can't find it here.
5. A box of sweetner such as Splenda, Equal, etc.? A box
of 80 packets is 4.57 euro or 6.76 USD. |
|
November 21, 2007 |
How much is... |
1. A can or jar of gravy? Can't find it here.
2. A box of Ritz crackers? A box of 200 g (7 oz) is 1.46
euro or 2.16 USD.
3. A can of sliced ripe black olives? A can of 150 g (5.3
oz) is 1.76 euro or 2.60 USD.
4. A can of sweet potatoes (yams)? Can't find it here.
5. A can of beef stew? Couldn't find any. |
|
November 14, 2007 |
How much is... |
1. A bag of chocolate chips? A box of 250 g (8.8 oz) is
from 2.30 to 3.15 euro or 3.37 to 4.62 USD.
2. A 5 lb bag of flour? There's no equivalent of 5 lb
bag. A bag of 1 Kg (2.2 lb) is from 0.45 to 0.79 euro or 0.66
to 1.16 USD (1 lb = 0.20 to 0.36 euro or 0.29 to 0.53 USD).
3. A 4 lb bag of sugar? There's no equivalent of 4 lb
bag. A bag of 1 Kg (2.2 lb) is from 0.79 to 0.85 euro or 1.16
to 1.25 USD (1 lb = 0.36 to 0.38 euro or 0.53 to 0.56 USD).
4. A pie shell? 2.20 euro or 3.23 USD.
5. A can of frosting? A bag of 125 g (4.4 oz) is 2.40
euro or 3.52 USD. |
|
November 7, 2007 |
How much is... |
1. A turkey - per pound? Hard to find a whole turkey unless
it's Christmas.
2. A 10 pound bag of potatoes? A bag of 5 Kg (11 lb) is
4.00 euro or 5.84 USD.
3. A can or box of beef or chicken broth? A box of granular
chicken broth of 150 g (5.3 oz) is 1.62 euro or 2.37 USD.
4. A can of pumpkin? Can't find pumpkin in cans.
5. A package of cranberries? Can't find them here. |
|
October 31, 2007 |
How much is... |
1. A bath towel? Prices range from 7.50 to 15.90 euro
or 10.80 to 22.90 USD.
2. A cordless house telephone? Prices range from 18.00
to 111.00 euro or 25.92 to 159.84 USD.
3. A blanket for your bed? Prices range from 4.90 to 60.00
euro or 7.06 to 86.40 USD.
4. A microwave oven? Prices range from 44.00 to 479.00
euro or 63.36 to 689.76 USD.
5. A toaster? Prices range from 17.00 to 63.00 euro or
24.48 to 90.72 USD. |
|
October 24, 2007 |
How much is... |
1. A package of corn muffin mix? A package to make 12
muffins is 3.14 euro or 4.52 USD.
2. A bag of potatoes? A bag of 2 Kg (4.4 lb) is from 2.00
to 2.50 euro or 2.88 to 3.60 USD.
3. A can of beans (chili or kidney, etc.)? A can of 400
g (14 oz) is from 0.55 to 0.80 euro or 0.79 to 1.15 USD.
4. A can or jar of mushrooms? A can of 185 g (6.5 oz)
is from 1.04 to 3.23 euro or 1.50 to 4.65 USD. A jar of 290 g
(10 oz) is from 3.70 to 4.14 euro or 5.33 to 5.96 USD.
5. Soy milk? A carton of 0.5 liters (16.9 fl oz) is from
1.65 to 1.95 euro or 2.38 to 2.81 USD. |
|
October 17, 2007 |
How much is... |
1. A box of hair color? A box is from 6.65 to 8.90 euro
or 9.42 to 12.60 USD.
2. A bottle of shampoo? A bottle of 250 ml (8.45 fl oz)
is from 2.67 to 2.94 euro or 3.78 to 4.16 USD.
3. A bottle of nail polish remover? A bottle of 125 ml
(4.23 fl oz) is 0.59 euro or 0.84 USD.
4. A bottle of hairgel or mousse? A bottle of 200 ml (6.76
fl oz) is from 3.32 to 4.67 euro or 4.70 to 6.61 USD.
5. A bottle of multi-vitamins? A bottle of 100 caplets
is 21.40 euro or 30.30 USD. |
|
October 10, 2007 |
How much is... |
1. A 19 inch and/or a 20 inch television? A 20" television
is from 97.00 to 129.00 euro or 137.35 to 182.66 USD.
2. A DVD player or a VCR/DVD player combo? A DVD player
VCR combo is from 108.00 to 134.00 euro or 152.93 to 189.74 USD.
A DVD recorder VCR combo is from 258.00 to 358.00 euro or 365.33
to 506.93 USD.
3. A coffeemaker? A coffeemaker (for American coffee)
is from 24.90 to 59.90 euro or 35.26 to 84.82 USD.
4. A crockpot/slowcooker? Couldn't find anything similar.
5. A vacuum cleaner? A vacuum cleaner is from 47.00 to
55.00 euro or 66.55 to 77.88 USD. |
|
October 3, 2007 |
How much is... |
1. A bag of flour? A bag of 1 Kg is from 0.39 to 0.55
euro or 0.56 to 0.78 USD (1 lb = 0.18 to 0.25 euro or 0.25 to
0.35 USD).
2. Microwave popcorn? A 85 g package (3 oz) is 2.00 euro
or 2.85 USD.
3. A bag of fresh carrots? A 1 Kg bag is 0.99 euro or
1.41 USD.
4. A pound of squash (ex. acorn, spaghetti, butternut or buttercup)?
1 Kg is 1.59 euro or 2.27 USD (1 lb = 0.72 euro or 1.02 USD).
5. A package of radishes? 1 kg is 2.99 euro or 4.27 USD
(1 lb = 1.35 euro or 1.92 USD). |
|
September 26, 2007 |
How much is... |
1. A pound of ribs (country style and/or baby back)? A
Kg of ribs is 5.48 euro or 7.73 USD (1 lb = 2.47 euro or 3.48
USD).
2. A bag of cotton balls? It is 0.99 euro or 1.40 USD.
3. A bottle of vegetable oil? A 1 liter bottle is from
1.10 to 1.95 euro or 1.55 to 2.75 USD.
4. A tub of butter - spread? A tub of 250 g (8.8 oz) is
from 2.00 to 2.94 euro or 2.82 to 4.15 USD.
5. A package of english muffins? Can't find them here
in Italy. |
|
September 19, 2007 |
How much is... |
1. A bottle of dish soap? A bottle of 1 liter (33.8 fl
oz) is from 1.40 to 1.79 euro or 1.96 to 2.50 USD.
2. A box of hamburger helper or tuna helper? We had to
check it on Google to see what it is; don't think we have it
here.
3. A beef roast (per pound)? A Kg is 16.50 euro or 23.05
USD (1 lb = 7.43 euro or 10.38 USD).
4. A bottle of orange juice? A 2 liter bottle (about 2
quarters) is 2.29 euro or 3.20 USD.
5. A tube of toothpaste? A tube of 75 ml (2.5 fl oz) is
from 1.80 to 2.27 euro or 2.51 to 3.17 USD. |
|
September 12, 2007 |
How much is... |
1. A package of paper napkins? A 250 count package is
from 1.19 to 1.77 euro or 1.64 to 2.44 USD.
2. A jar of applesauce? Not easy to find here in Italy,
but a 100 g package is 0.85 euro or 1.17 USD (1 lb = 3.83 euro
or 5.29 USD).
3. A pound of ground beef? 1 Kg is 7.95 euro or 10.97
USD (1 lb = 3.58 euro or 4.94 USD).
4. A bottle of syrup? (Example - Maple)? Hard to find,
but a bottle of 189 ml (6.4 fl oz) is 4.65 euro or 6.42 USD.
5. A package of disposable plates? A 50 count package
is from 1.99 to 2.10 euro or 2.75 to 2.90 USD.
6. A bag of sugar? A bag of 1 Kg is from 0.79 to 0.85
euro or 1.09 to 1.17 USD (1 lb = 0.36 to 0.38 euro or 0.49 to
0.53 USD). |
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September 5, 2007 |
How much is... |
1. A pound of zucchini? 1 Kg is 1.78 euro or 2.42 USD
(1 lb = 0.80 euro or 1.09 USD).
2. A cantalope? 1 Kg is 1.10 euro or 1.50 USD (1 lb =
0.50 euro or 0.68 USD).
3. A package of baby cut carrots? Can't find them here
in Italy.
4. A package of fully-cooked bacon? A 150 g package (about
5 oz) is 0.99 euro or 1.35 USD.
5. A bottle of tobasco sauce? A 60 ml bottle (2 fl oz)
is 2.91 euro or 3.96 USD.
6. A box of cornflakes? A box of 375 g (about 13 oz) is
1.55 euro for store brand and 2.76 euro for Name brand (2.11
to 3.75 USD). |
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August 29, 2007 |
How much is... |
1. No stick cooking spray? Can't find it here in Italy.
2. A can of chocolate syrup, such as Hershey syrup? A
125 ml can (about 3-4 oz) is 10.00 euro or 13.60 USD.
3. A bag of pretzels? Can't find them here in Italy.
4. A package of Q-tips (cotton swabs)? A 100 count package
is 2.09 euro or 2.84 USD.
5. A package of Hamburger Buns? A 6 count package is 1.49
euro or 2.03 USD. |
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August 21, 2007 |
How much is... |
1. A jar of instant tea? A pack of 1 Kg is 4.00 euro or
5.40 USD (1 lb = 1.80 euro or 2.43 USD).
2. A gallon of gas? Did it go down from last time? Regular
gas is 1.31 euro per litre (1 gallon = 4.96 euro or 6.78 USD);
it went up.
3. A box of ice cream cones? A 18 count box is 0.88 euro
or 1.20 USD.
4. A pound of ground turkey? 1 Kg is 8.00 euro or 10.80
USD (1 lb = 3.60 euro or 4.86 USD).
5. A package of toilet paper? A 10-roll package is 4.00
euro or 5.40 USD. |
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August 14, 2007 |
How much is... |
1. A 10-pack of coat hangers? 5.90 euro or 7.97 USD.
2. A cake mix? From 1.96 to 3.31 euro or 2.65 to 4.47
USD.
3. One dozen large eggs? A ½ dozen package is from
1.22 to 1.85 euro or 1.65 to 2.50 USD.
4. A can of cream soup (example - Cream of Mushroom)?
1.69 euro or 2.28 USD.
5. A package of copy paper? A 500-sheet package is 3.90
euro or 5.27 USD. |
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August 8, 2007 |
How much is... |
1. A box of pencils? A 3-pencil box is 2.50 euro or 3.38
USD.
2. A folder with 2 pockets inside? 2.90 euro or 3.92 USD.
3. A package of notebook paper? From 1.80 to 2.90 euro
or 24.30 to 3.92 USD.
4. A bottle of glue? 2.00 euro or 2.70 USD.
5. A box of crayons? A 12-piece box is 1.40 euro or 1.89
USD.
6. A package of pens? A 10-pen package is 1.70 euro or
2.30 USD.
7. A backpack/school bag? From 20.00 to 30.00 euro or
27.00 to 40.50 USD.
8. A pack of erasers? A 6-piece pack is 1.20 euro or 1.62
USD. |
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August 1, 2007 |
How much is... |
1. A Pound of pork chops? A Kg is 9.99 euro or 13.69 USD
(1 lb = 4.50 euro or 6.16 USD).
2. A seedless watermelon? Can't find it here in Italy,
but 1 Kg of regular watermelon is 1.00 euro or 1.37 USD (1 lb
= 0.45 euro or 0.62 USD).
3. A package of tortillas? A package with 5 tortillas
is 2.16 euro or 2.96 USD.
4. A jar of applesauce? Not easy to find here in Italy,
but a 100 g package is 0.85 euro or 1.16 USD (1 lb = 3.83 euro
or 5.22 USD).
5. A box of granola bars? Can't find them here in Italy,
but a box (6 bars) of similar bars is 2.39 euro or 3.27 USD. |
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July 25, 2007 |
How much is... |
1. A package of Oreo cookies? Can't find them here in
Italy.
2. A gallon of semi-gloss paint? 5 liters are 18.50 euro
or 25.35 USD (1 gallon = 14.02 euro or 19.21 USD).
3. A movie rental? A new movie is 4.75 euro or 6.51 USD.
4. A dozen large eggs? A ½ dozen package is from
1.22 to 1.85 euro or 1.67 to 2.53 USD.
5. A 16 ounce container of Sour Cream? Can't find it here
in Italy. |
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July 18, 2007 |
How much is... |
1. Cottage Cheese? A package of 200 g (about 7 oz) is
0.69 euro for store
brand and 1.97 euro for Name brand (0.95 to 2.72 USD).
2. Cream Cheese? A package of 250 g (about 9 oz) is 1.99
euro (2.75 USD).
3. Coffee? 1 Kg of coffee is from 6.36 to 21.80 euro (1
lb = 2.86 to 9.81 euro or 3.95 to 13.53 USD).
4. Sticks of butter? A stick of 250 g is from 1.39 to
3.09 euro (1 lb = 2.50 to 5.56 euro or 3.45 to 7.67 USD).
5. Kleenex (Facial Tissue)? A 56 count box is 1.69 euro
(2.33 USD).
6. Loaf of Sandwich Bread? A loaf of 400 g is 0.89 euro
for store brand and 1.60 euro for Name brand (1.23 to 2.21 USD). |
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July 11, 2007 |
How much is... |
1. 1 lb. Bologna ? One kg is 12.30 euro (1 lb = 5.54 euro
or 7.58 USD).
2. A can of tuna fish? A can of 80 g is 0.62 euro for store
brand and 0.71 for Name brand (0.85 to 0.97 USD).
3. A pound of tomatoes? One kg ranges from 1.49 to 1.99 euro
(1 lb = 0.67 to 0.90 euro or 0.92 to 1.23 USD).
4. Vitamin D Milk or 2% milk? Cheap brand 45 eurocents 1
litre (1 gallon = 1.71 euro or 2.28 USD); Name brand 93 eurocents
1 litre (1 gallon = 3.52 euro or 4.68 USD).
5. A Gallon of gas? Regular gas is 1.28 euro per litre (1
gallon = 4.85 euro or 6.64 USD).
6. A head of lettuce - Romaine or Iceberg? 0.53 euro (0.73
USD) for Romaine, 1.09 euro (1.45 USD) for Iceberg. |
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July 4, 2007 |
How much is... |
1. Ketchup (Hunts 24 ounce)? A bottle of 390 g (about
14 ounce) is from 1.29 to 1.79 euro (1.72 to 2.38 USD).
2. Mustard (French's 14 ounce)? A bottle of 259 g (about
9 ounce) is 1.75 euro (2.33 USD).
3. Barbecue Sauce (Kraft 28 ounce)? Can't find it here.
4. Soda Pop (24 pack of 12 ounce cans)? A can of soda of
330 ml (about 11 ounce) is 0.50 euro (0.67 USD).
5. Salad Dressing (Kraft 16 ounce)? It's very difficult to
find them here, we use olive oil, vinegar and salt for salads
here in Italy.
6. A pound of peaches? 1 kg is 2.80 euro (1 lb = 1.26 euro
or 1.68 USD).
7. A haircut? 18.00 euro for men (23.94 USD) and 31.00 for
women (41.23 USD). |
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June 27, 2007 |
How much is... |
1. One month of internet service? 54.00 euro (71.82 USD).
2. An 8 pack of AAA batteries? Two 4 packs are from 9.80
to 11.40 euro (13.03 to 15.16 USD).
3. 1 Gallon of Vanilla Ice Cream? 500 g are 4.10 euro (1
gallon = 31.08 euro or 41,34 USD).
4. 3 pounds of apples? From 1.75 to 2.99 euro per Kg (3 lb
= 2,36 to 4.04 euro or 3,14 to 5.37 USD).
5. A head of iceberg lettuce? 1.09 euro (1.45 USD).
6. A 24 pack of string cheese? Can't find it here in Italy.
7. A bag of mini marshmellows (16 ounces/1 pound)? Can't
find them here in Italy. |
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June 20, 2007 |
How much is... |
1. A can of golden sweet corn - (15.25 oz or 432 g)? A
can of 326 g is 0.90 euro for store brand and 1.04 euro for Name
brand (1.21 to 1.38 USD).
2. A bottle of water (20 fl oz, 1.25 PT or 591 ml)? A bottle
of 500 ml is from 0.28 to 0.38 euro (0.37 to 0.51 USD).
3. To go swimming at the pool? 4.50 euro (6.05 USD).
4. A copy of your local newspaper? Local newspaper 0.90 euro
(1.21 USD), national newspaper 1.00 euro (1.34 USD).
5. A box of saltine crackers (4 pack NET WT 16 oz or 454 g)?
A box of 500 g is 1.17 euro for store brand and 1.59 euro for
Name brand (1.56 to 2.11 USD). |
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June 13, 2007 |
How much is... |
1. A gallon of milk? Cheap brand 45 eurocents 1 litre
(1 gallon = 1.71 euro or 2.28 USD); Name brand 93 eurocents 1
litre (1 gallon = 3.52 euro or 4.68 USD).
2. A gallon of gas? Regular gas is 1.20 euro per litre
(1 gallon = 4.55 euro or 6.05 USD).
3. A ticket to the movie theatre? Full price is 7 euro
(9.32 USD) and matinee is 4.90 (6.52 USD).
4. A candy bar? From 0.30 to 1.00 euro (0.40 to 1.33 USD).
5. A pound of bananas? 1.40 euro per Kg (1 lb = 0.63 euro
or 0.84 USD). |
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