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Here Are Outrageously Expensive Prices Northern Canadians Have To Pay For Food

Average weekly groceries: $600.

Most people are probably unaware of the exorbitant prices Nunavut residents are forced to pay for basic things, like food. It's been a longtime problem.

1. A 12-pack of Shweppes: $82.49

2. A salad platter: $49.99

3. A 2L fruit juice: $37.89

4. An individually-wrapped lettuce: $28.54

5. Flour: $39.99

6. A cantaloupe: $12.99

7. A bag of Doritos: $8.29

8. A can of Chef Boyardee ravioli: $7.45

9. Box of TGI Friday's Loaded Potato Skins: $29.99

10. Box of frozen chicken patties: $42.99

11. Packages of apple sauce: $14.49

12. Second Cup ground coffee: $18.89

13. Boneless pork shoulder: $51.19

14. Shredded cheese: $12.59

15. Half a watermelon: $29.53

16. A package of Chips Ahoy cookies: $12.19

17. A 24-pack of bottled water: $104.99

18. And a bottle of flavoured vitamin-plus water: $11.99