What I buy...Grocery Shopping in New Zealand vs USA.
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Today I'm joined again with Chantal, from Growing Up Without Borders, as we take you on a tour of a New Zealand grocery store. Come take a tour with us of a New Zealand supermarket and see what it's like to grocery shop as a New Zealander 🥝
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0:00 - What it's like grocery shopping in NZ
0:53 - Fruit & vegetables
2:38 - Meat
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7:10 - More meat & other treats
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One thing to note is the standard milk is hormone free (those hormones are banned in nz) so the better comparable is the hormone free milk price in the US
it's the same in Europe, growth hormone for dairy cows and steroids for meat animals are forbidden
......why do they put hormones in stuff over in there?
@@Laura.v.b to make the animals produce more. Growth hormone makes cows produce more milk, and steroids make animals have bigger muscle (even though a lot of it is water and the meat will shrink quite a bit while cooking)
@@silmuffin86 oh that seems cruel......
and massively unhealthy.
@@Laura.v.b it doesn't harm the animal directly I think, their life is short anyway... And growth hormones are proteins, not only all different between species, but also digested. But I agree steroids in your meat are not the best for your health
Dude, I'm about to blow your mind. You can buy tomatoes in a tin all year round.
But they aren’t fresh …
@@noodleMoodle253 right. I totally forgot you simply CANNOT cook pasta unless you use fresh tomatoes. There's a chemical they add in the canning process that causes pasta to liquefy.
@@noodleMoodle253 why waste good tomatoes on pasta?
then you have to modify the acidity and tartness of the fresh tomatoes with salt and sugar... canned tomatoes you don't need to do that it's already been done.
Just cut up your fresh tomatoes and eat them fresh as a side or in a salad... cooking them is such a waste.
Look at the label, all canned tomatoes in NZ come from Italy j
You can buy fresh tomatoes all year round also, they just cost more in the winter. In the summer many kiwis grow their own.
You guys are shopping at like the most expensive super market
@Ocean Blue yes but new world is horribly over priced. if your on a budget you don't go anywhere near new world cause most the time the prices are nearly double
Indeed. For as little as 89c a can. And they keep for ever in the cupboard! I went to buy some fresh a month ago and they were $15 a kilo ($7.50 a pound, approx)
Absolutely, Pac n Save have way cheaper milk for starters.
You can use canned tomatoes to make tomato based pastas. Many Italians now use canned tomatoes and other tomato based products to make their tomato based pasta dishes. I am 100% Italian (I was born in Australia from 100% Italian stock, hence I know what Italians cook and eat.) and I always use commercial preserved tomato products to make pasta dishes. Sometimes I will only preserved tomato based products, and other times I will used fresh and preserved tomato based products.
I love seeing grocery stores in other countries.
Recognising that pavlova is a kiwi thing is mandatory if you wish to live here.
The lies Kiwis tell themselves. Australia is the true home of pavlova and deep down you know that. hehehe
@@Daniel-dg3np NEVER. KIWIS INVENTED PAV.
The Pav was actually invented by a chef in Wellington to commemorate the visit of Anna Pavlova the Russian ballet dancer … I’m a kiwi living in Australia and I’ve had this conversation sooo many times when Aussies try to steal it along w so many other things😆, but this fact always stumps them and ends the convo pretty quick, haha🤙🏼👊🏼😂⚜️
@@kiwichickinaus put some respect on that. Chur my kiwi tell them aussies whats up.
@@Daniel-dg3np NO.
Oh... that was quick!! Just getting into it and suddenly "have a great week!"😄. Looking fwd to pt2.
Mince is called mince because it goes through a mincer! If it went through a hamburgerer of a ground beefer, then maybe we'd use those names.😉. Your sausage sizzle incidentally, is our BBQ. And and and and you're one of these people that fondles all the fruit!! Didn't used to wash all mine but now I've seen what's done to it l think l better.👍🏻 Now you have a good weekend too!❣️
In Australia there is "best,nice" which is the highest quality with less fat
If you lover peanut butter then try 'Pics' brand. Nothing but peanuts and peanut oil, a little salt. No sugar, no preservatives (peanut oil does that) .
Their chocolate peanut butter is way better than Fix & Fog too
I’m not a fan of Fix & Fog. I think they over-roast their peanuts. It tastes on the verge of burnt to me. Pics all the way.
Yes, i love Pics too.
@@Lucalikesstuff didnt know they did choc spread, will have to try
I live in the Wellington region (Kāpiti Coast), where I do have the opportunity to do fruit and vege shopping straight from the growers. Maybe a Saturday morning Market would make an awesome video, to show that you don't have to rely on the big supermarkets, plus spotlight on some of the more local producers and arts scene in Wellington.
Yes I love the Saturday markets!
Dang shopping in New World is way more expensive than PaknSave 😜
Yeah when they said the milk was $5.50, I was like dang, where the crap are you shopping? At Pak n Save that same bottle of milk is $3 or thereabouts.
I shop at New World and that milk isn't that price there either, not sure what price tag she looked at.
Def would never do the whole household shopping at New World…so expensive
They're owned by the same big company I'm pretty sure I heard something about how they raise the price of one so most people will go the other one I'm not entirely sure yet
Yeah that Milk was expensive! Doesn't even cost that much at the dairy.
I love watching grocery stores videos and anticipate moving to New Zealand as soon as I have the money, so I'd love more videos like this!
Good to know Jayden! Thanks for watching!
I like your observational comedy Tara. It’s a gift you have. I’m sure other people will say this, but New World would be the most expensive grocery store in NZ.
A chicken tip: frozen birds are generally MUCH less expensive than fresh - in the order of $6 for a 1.35 kg chook at my local P 'n' S. Also, as I understand it, the risk of Campylobacter contamination is less with frozen vs fresh.
Vac packed fresh chicken in Oz is around $3.50 a kg.
Those were gold plated chickens alright!
But frozen chicken often has additives and preservatives that fresh doesn’t have. I buy fresh chicken on sale and freeze it at home.
@@minnowx7099 "But frozen chicken often has additives and preservatives that fresh doesn’t have" sounds very much like 'bloke in the pub' wisdom to me. A quick google search strongly suggests otherwise.
@ Ian Webb - from the back of the packet for Pam’s Chicken Drums “Chicken (89%), Water, Maltodextrin, Salt, Mineral Salt (451), Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein, Thickeners (415, 412)”. The ones that are cheaper frozen than fresh have additives. I don’t need to google it I have spent hours at the supermarket looking for the best prices with no additives.
I really enjoy the duo videos you do on each others channels. Thanks for another great vid.
I do a lot of baking but when it comes to Pavlov I reach for a Cowells pav then top it with whipped cream and fresh fruit.....quick, simple and yummy
Cowell's pavlovas are too soft and weep all over the plate. Much better to bake your own crusty base.
I used to work in a supermarket and we got an email saying cowells pavlovas are also Pams pavlovas and vice versa, and that's common over here with milk and cheese too. They're made in the exact same factory, they just have a different label. So really, just buy the Pams it's the same product, but cheaper!
At 10.11 in your video, the Pam's tomato sauce, above the Watties one, is much more tangy than Watties, which I find too sweet. Try the Pam's one if you're looking for an alternative to Watties.
In New Zealand we may not have any ‘traditional’ cheese varieties that originated here, but we are world famous for the quality of our cheese and dairy products.
As for Cheddar itll be below us my apologies i am not taking a dig.
Something that’s been used for the last few years to help parents with kids in tow shop right after school is out is the free fruit bins for kids, when you walk in there is always free fruit that you can give your kids to eat while you shop…is this done in the US?
We do in Australia!
It was done first many years ago with Free fresh fruit or fresh bread buns from a super market called Big Fresh.
Absolutely not done in the U.S. There is s store that sells ice creAm cones and families buy ice cream to eat as they shop. But thats just the one store.
only in countdown i think? not sure about pac n save. new world dont
No there’s nothing like that in the US which makes me sad because that is such a wonderful idea. A healthy snack for kids instead of all the processed sugary food we have here 😢
If this was filmed in the last couple of weeks then the passionfruit is well out of season.
This. When it's in season, passionfruit and kiwi fruit are dirt cheap.
I have only just come across this video and this is funny. She is slowly coming to grips on how things are in NZ. Awesome lady! Keep those vids coming.
Thanks for watching Audrey!
Loved hearing the comparisons and the supermarket music haha.
that was so good
thank you ladies
Pity you didn't state you were shopping at the most expensive outlet and that countdown and PaknSave have a wider range of products but I did enjoy watching your videos and finding out the things you think are cheap compared to the states even at New world
Looking at the beginning of the video, looks like they are shopping at New World, which could be more expense and less choices than Pak n Save or Countdown.
Was about to comment about that
New World prices differ , as do Countdown prices depending on where you live. My closest supermarket is New World, really good deals.
grow your own passion fruit they are so easy to grow and cowells pav is made with real eggs and ingredients, they are the best, and yup homemade is best
and that milk is so over priced crikey, ..
love this,
Shop at pak n save, Asian markets, or local fruit and vege shops usually priced cheaper than most supermarkets, countdown is the most expensive.
yeah I feel ya for the milk prices, it does pay to do your research. we have a local store that sells 3 litre bottles at $4.50ea so we've been lucky buying 6 bottles weekly from there for several years
Got to buy what's in season, citrus is cheaper at the moment. Also shop the specials, I noticed products will be on special at countdown one week then at New world or Pak N Save the next.
We always had our own garden, many people did, and very rarely did we have to buy fresh fruit or vege at the supermarket.
Where are you guys shopping? $22 for a chicken. I'm from NZ and I bought a free range chicken for $9 and I could of bought a cooked one for $12
Coles and Woolies in Oz have hot fresh BBQ chickens @ $10 all day every day ...$12 in NZ is reasonable.
@@harrycurrie9664 yep. Costco in Australia you could get a cooked chicken for $7(AUD). You can't buy a raw one for that price at most supermarkets! I buy a cooked chicken at my local Countdown for $11-12.
I think one $22 was Waitoa which is organically farmed chicken vs the others which are not.
@@tracyashley9368 And to think back in the 1950's everyone had organic chooks running around in their backyard.
The Chicken and Milk price is double the price here in Saudi Arabia. Thank You very much for sharing a new video, I can't get enough of this content.
They're double the price of chicken and milk we pay in NZ. As others have said, this is the most expensive supermarket chain in NZ by far.
Thank you so much! I would love to see a video inside a pharmacy and inside a local swimming pool place with slides and different stuff.
Good idea!
That milk was $3.85 in Pac n Save when I was home last.
They were quoting the price of a 3 litre and holding up a 2 litre.
I cant wait to see this, wellington prices compared to Auckland, I just did the groceries and about spewed over the prices of tomatoes($12.79kg) and capsicums/bell peppers($3.49ea) granted they are out of season
3.99 for a pepper here in Wellington
Bell peppers off season where I live near Seattle are $3.99 USD each.
@Ocean Blue It's not hard to understand why.
About $4.50 for a pepper in Dunedin today (pak'n'sav)
@@taniahollis8571 How many would you get for a kilo ? 8 ?
Hmm, I didn't realise that about alcohol in NZ grocery stores. In Australia, it is legal in most states (except two) to sell alcohol in grocery stores but you typically have to go to a separate store (there's usually one right next to the supermarket) to get your alcohol.
I've heard in the US, it varies by state.
Watties tomato products (sauce, baked beans, canned tomatoes, etc) have always been sweet. I avoid them because the sugar ruins the taste.
Try Tuimato or Delmaines (better) tomato sauces. Oak branded canned products are less sweet, even though they may come from the same factory. Nice video!
Even pams is better then watties
Tuimato tomato sauce is sooo good. It's def my go to.
Great review on the grocery shopping.. I think shopping at PaknSave at least better prices, plus shopping for meats , find better prices at Mad butchers..or Mr meats like they have in Akld ..better selection too.
Hey guys, can get a BIG jar of creamer at Countdown here in the Sth Island.
Bought it when all the shortages started in case milk becomes scarce ;)
Enjoy !! No more cold coffees
I love the Tatua Spray Cream, quick and less mess for filling brandy snaps, the Chicken is cheaper at Pac n Save "well, everything is cheaper" NW are so expensive.
Gosh I remember cutting out the NW and 4 Square coupons for the specials, don't get specials like "Stick Mans" specials annoying as he is 😂
Thanks for your great videos. Just subscribed. So cool.
Thanks for the sub!
In Canada, Ontario at least you can get beer and wine in some grocery stores, the laws changed this year. Also the LCBO (liquor store) has been selling 6 packs and individual beer for a few years.
you can buy wine and beer in our supermarkets too.
Beer and wine have been standard in NZ supermarkets and superettes (corner food stores) for many years
Love your videos! I think you should mention how you have to bring your own reusable bags to the supermarket (and to any pretty much any shop in NZ these days) to cut down on the usage of plastic bags. This will be a pretty foreign thing to a lot of people...
Good point!
I think it's more common that you think. I've talked to European's who were surprised that only a couple years years ago were still using plastic bags at the supermarket and still use far too much plastic packaging compared to many developed countries.
Not to Californians. You have to pay for bags there.
Seeing the cost of food there makes me appreciate food ...Even inspired me to plant a fruit garden and vegetablegarden !
I live in Australia but I'm from NZ. I love to see your shopping reactions. I can't find full cream, unsweetened Greek yoghurt in NZ when I return for a holiday.
you can now gopala
Is it full cream or low fat?
@@rossdavidson7005 full cream is the grey or silver tops and yeah they have a pretty good selection of yogurts at least at my store
Thanks Chris. I couldn't find it in Gizzy in 2017 when I was caring for my sick mother for four months. All I could find was low fat. Everything is so different since I was a boy in NZ and it was hard to find a pie without cheese then too. 'Big ass sign' is 'Big as sign'. Damn it took an American to teach me that I didn't understand my mother tongue any more. lol
I found some at Countdown. I loathe low fat yoghurt so I stood there for ages finding ones that weren't low fat. "The Great Dairy Collective" has a full fat Greek style yoghurt. I like it. It's one of the more expensive brands, but at least it's not low fat.
Very interesting, only Ontario Canada has a Beer Store, but you can buy beer in the Liquor store and many grocery stores. Different provinces have different rules. Most states in the USA have beer and wine for sale in grocery stores.
You live in Wellington. Where, who knows, Do your grocery shopping at MOORE WILSONS, one in the city, one out at Porirua. Expensive but best there is. When we lived in Tawa, all our grocery shopping was done there. try it.
Difference between tomato sauce and ketchup is tomato sauce is about 50% tomatoes compared too 85% in ketchup, also tomato sauce has sugar where ketchup doesn’t
Seeing as you're in New World, if you go to the gourmet deli section, they have more variety for cheeses, things for antipasto platters etc and imported European foods. You might find a better selection of Mozarella there. There is a Mozarella that's made here that NW sometimes stocks. It's called Massimo's. It was started by Italians, to authentic Italian recipes. Also, you can get frozen chickens cheaper in the frozen poultry section of the freezer. You can get Turkey closer to Christmas too.
For Italian foods I'd recommend Mediterranean Foods in Constable St in Newtown.
We are in papatoetoe ak, and our corner dairy sells 2x2ltr milk for $6 :), tray of size 6 eggs (30) for $6 too....
Brit here living in New Zealand. Love your videos.
You should've gone to either Pak n Save or Countdown. New World is almost like going to a 4 square. Expensive.
i hate the meat at countdown though
New World has some choice stuff
@@jillcadman8139 Agree. Countdown meet is weird. I froze their mince and it turned orange. They say they don't add additives, but mince from other stores doesn't turn orange in the freezer.
Oh I found half and half milk at Pak n Save - Puhoi Valley Organic. Not all Pak n Save supermarkets have them.
In Ontario, they sell beer in liquor stores. But, there's also separate beer stores owned by the breweries. You can also buy beer and wine in some grocery stores, but not all. In Quebec, you can buy beer and wine in every grocery store, also in convenience stores like 7-11. Chantal is a bit off base here, as each Canadian province has different liquor laws.
Terry - thanks for the clarification!!! We know Canadians like their beer :)
@@Kiwiamericans You're welcome!!! Keep up the great work! Very entertaining and informative. The more I see stuff from NZ, the more I realize how similar Kiwis seem to Aussies, and Canadians arrto Americans.
We do make buffalo mozzarella cheese which is the traditional milk for mozzarella just might be hard to find
In Auckland, I shop at Asian markets like Tai Ping where they sell fresh fruit and vegetables, meat, chicken and seafood as well as Asian foods. I look for any produce on special as well. Quite often they are cheaper than supermarkets. Make a list of what you are shopping for. It's easy to over buy. Good things are on offer. Then I shop at the supermarket. Alternatively, you can buy fruit and vegetables at the markets/farmers markets around Auckland, such as Avondale markets on Sunday, Wesley markets on Tuesday, Mangere and Otara markets on Saturday, etc. Go early for car parks. I have saved money going there. There is a cycle on how the specials are run at Supermarkets, so if at all possible, stock up on specials. Work out how often your favourite coffee is on special. Stock up. Mr Meats and places like that sell large meat packs. Good for families. 2 stuffed chickens for $20, BBQ packs for $20 or $25. I buy fish at Oceanz. Much fresher and cheaper than supermarket. I find buying food in South Auckland is cheaper. Reduced to Clear can also save you money. People with large families usually know the best places to buy certain foods. Another way to make your money go far. Groceries are expensive right now and are expected to increase. Shopping smarter is the name of the game right now.
Thanks for the tips!
that fruit so called persimons 🍅. .. in our language Farsi we called it " khormaloo " ,it's wide spread in our country iran....n ..it's tree almost available in every house 🍅 . .. when it's fully ripe . ..it's colour becomes dark orange 🍅 n its shape close to tomato . .. it's so sweet ....as f it was a kind of sweet or jam🍅🍅🍐🍓🍇
One cup cream and 1/4 cup (real) maple syrup poured in slowly while whipping. Amazing on apple or pumpkin pie!
Thanks for watching!
Whaaaaaat ! Yuck
@@blissy1 Don't knock it until you try it! If you like maple syrup you will probably like this whipped cream! It doesn't separate as quickly as plane whipped cream will either!
This video was so cool
Thanks for watching!
$23 for a whole chicken? I'm in Bay of Islands and pay about $12 for a fresh one ($15 at the butcher) or as low as $8 or $9 when they're on sale (New World) Buy frozen - much cheaper. For Americans, $10 NZ is about $7 US.
they are likely Free Range Chickens at that price.
it was an organic free range hei hei
You guys went to the most expensive supermarket in the world. Those prices are outrageous
Love seeing supermarkets in other countries and this was a real in debth look, thank you! The price of the mozzarella though! Here in the UK we can get gorgeous Italian mozzarella for 45p that's about 90c nz! Xxx
That's the trouble with being in the arse-end of nowhere. Everything is more expensive.
(and we have a non-competitive duopoly that own all our supermarkets)
Yes but you must remember you live extremely close to Italy! Australasia is quite remote. That said, there are opposite examples of grocery items that are fear cheaper in NZ than in the UK.
@@sjb2471 True! Also means we don't get much produce from NZ here. I only drink Wairau Cove wine which we buy for £7 a bottle here. If I buy kiwifruit I only buy ones grown in NZ (£1.99 for 4) and far superior to the horrible bullets they sell us from Brazil! Weirdly NZ lamb is cheaper here than British and is also tastier too but we only have it certain times of the year. Sadly can't buy NZ butter here anyone. Hopefully that will change soon due to new trade deals put in place this week! Take care x
I love the Everything Butter from Fixx and Fog. Everything Butter with banana on toast perfect breaky. Cully' makes a spicy ketchup that has a good kick. I can get a two-litre jug of milk at countdown for $3.50
Homebrand cows milk is cheap in Australia mainly due to the competition and cut throat environment that the farmers have been given to sell their milk, as the various players in the dairy industry will only give the farmers a pittance for their milk. This year the cheapest milk prices have risen a bit, but not enough for the dairy farmers. Dairy farmers may not be subsided by the government in Australia.
If really want it ask your supermarket manager and they might try to get it in but don't be surprised if they can't but they have done things like that in the past
Try "All Gold Tomato Sauce" in the International Isle.....South Africa. You can get it at Pak n Save too or at one of the South African shops :) really good! ;)
No mention of our eggs stored on shelves? Or did i miss it 🤭..
Loved the segment ladies... swt as! 🤙
When visiting my brother in America I loved the food except for the selection of cheese and the American bread was so light and not filling . Even tho I had seen American food before I went the size of grocery items blew my mind especially the bulk items at Sam's club
I found the bread in the US to be too sweet! You're right about the cheese the variety was pretty mundane :(
@@flowerdalejewel all the bread lacked density
@@MrBradclack yep, it was like McDonald's bread, dissolving in your mouth very quickly!
You had to go to the most expensive supermarket in NZ.
You can do that when you don't have to work for a living and have a huge disposable income.
Yes chickens are small!!! I really miss wegmans, market basket, BJ and costo in America. I Must check out the PNB. Whip the pav for like 30 mins to make it real good!! Use Super fine sugar. I miss usa half in half. Booze is sold at wegmans, northborough MA.
Wanda - me too! Thanks for watching.
Also you showed the Deli range ,which was mostly prepacked,which is a very expensive way of buying ,the average Kiwi has to look for the best buys at deli service counter ,and he Chicken is probably best bought in the smaller packs ,chicken breast ,legs ,or stir fry when it's on special or marked down price .
Be interesting for you to observe people shopping and you will see how many go past the expensive,produce,meat etc .
The problem we face in NZ is we are an Export Nation and we are paying the high prices .
The milk varies in price and quality , expensive for a dairy producing Nation,and in many cases the basic essentials are left out for cheap sugar kk aced foods ,they are cheap
Mullets are not "in style", they are and always will be the greatest NZ and Aussie haircut ever! Will never go away.
New World is a bit pricier, however the quality of the produce is usually better( I was impressed with your local NW fruit selection, our locals is a bit boring), I find it so much quicker, the service is better & I know that supporting NZ owner operated stores are REALLY important to our economy. Infact there are some really good value small business vege stores around & your local butcher should have better quality meat at good pricing too. Farmers markets are growing, there are some really good ones around too.
Pak n Save in the next suburb over in Kilbirnie is way way way cheaper than where you're shopping now...
Ahh good old Miramar NW!! My local growing up! 🤣That's how small NZ really is! 🇳🇿
dear Tara:Have you checked the price of Pacific code there?Granny Smith is my fav.apple.Are there any fresh red currants being sold there?
Where I live we trade food or give it away if we have an extra amount.I have swapped my fresh apples in return for apple pulp pies .😅
Lols, late to the party but it was hilarious during the Mac and Cheese part when it was reveal that the box was made in Australia, you've really adapted to the Kiwi thinking in that part :P oh and the Marmite one too
Thanks for watching :)
Have you tried Yams they are only available in the winter season and they are in the produce section
I pay around $5 40 for a 3 litre bottle of homogenised milk You can buy UHT (long life) full cream mik for around $2 per litre
UHT milk has it's limitations. Ultra heat treatment denatures the proteins and it can't be used to make homemade yoghurt.
I absolutely live for this time of year because the fabulous local oranges from Gisborne and Northland come into season, and I can spend a couple of months devouring at least six a day until they're replaced by the dried-out crappy Australian and USA oranges. Ditto mandarins.
I bought local NZ mandarines at the farmer's market last weekend and my husband inhaled them. He loves mandarines, and said these were way nicer than the Australian ones (and we lived less than 40 mins from a big citrus area, so I bought direct from growers, so they were uber fresh). He said the NZ ones were juicier and tastier.
Absolutely! Gisborne navel oranges are my favourite fruit ever - I sometimes have to stand over the sink to eat them they're so juicy. And just the right tartness too.
Have you had Mainland Tasty? Very good. The quality of cheese varies considerably by brand. Good Tasty is delicious, but there is a lot of tasteless Tasty out there. Currently you can buy 1Kg Mainland Tasty at Pak n Save for about $16.
Oh really? good to know. Did not know it would be different.
@@Kiwiamericans You should have a wine and cheese party and try all the different NZ cheeses. Can she you and Chantal ... after a bottle or two.😜
The problem is that this is an expensive North Island supermarket. I can still get red tomatoes from Christchurch Countdown, PakNSave or a local grower.
Buying at markets for fruit and vege, mad butcher for meat, couplands for breads and milk is cheaper. You learn to shop around. New World and Fresh Choice are expensive supermarkets.
The mozzarella epiphany - priceless!
I know right!
Great video. I am curious though, do you notice a difference in quality of produce or meat between the various grocery chains there in New Zealand? As you know, here in the US, generally (though not always) you find the better produce at the more expensive grocery stores and slightly lower quality produce at cheaper stores. It seems in general the quality of food in New Zealand is higher, but how much does it vary between grocery chains? Just curious.
Chris - good question! There is a low price, mid price and high price grocery store. The low price one has the best meat in my opinion. The high price one has the best produce. Overall you can get decent quality no matter your price range. There are many Saturday markets where local farmers sell their produce and that is the best quality at the best price.
It sounds really natural and healthy, impressed the product range has grown in the last five years. Sounds like it’s easy to keep a healthy lifestyle there.
Yes much better than the states.
Not really. The more healthy options are the more expensive option. The cheaper usually is the less healthy option. Is so expensive here most people can barely pay rent let alone buy good healthy food.
Visiting from the States again after 7 or 8 years. I notice way more plastic packaging, not just for junk foods, and there seems to be a lot more junk foods on offer, too.
Wow, you pointed out a lady in a onsie. I've SEEN the videos of people shopping in Walmart! Pots, kettles?
Milk and in fact, all dairy products are very expensive over here in NZ.
No, in canada you can get beer at liquor stores.
We have a supermarket duopoly in New Zealand so pricing here isn’t as competitive as most countries.
Tricks and Tips is going to the cheapset Supermarkets, knowing all the shops where they sell cheaper things like the milk they sell 2 for 6bux, Fruits always go to the Flea Markets, they are way cheaper, Meat go to a butcher shop, Countdown and Pak n save are abit pricey for those lol
Thanks Dee Dee - so true!
Another fun video... I wanna hear you say persimmons again 🤣😂
Challenge accepted
I moved from Palmy to Wellington... And then back to Palmy because Wellington prices are ridiculously expensive 😂😂 but yes, the out of season food is hella expensive but I find paknsave don't always have the best produce or more so don't care for them as much when pack and stacking.
Eating seaonal... Yes, thats a thing, you should take your cam (and viewers) to a pick-your-own market garden. Tomatos by the acre, onions in the ground by the bushel, it's the best way.
And shop at farmer's markets or roadside stalls. Fresh and cheap.
Loved this video Ladies❤👍
Thank you! 🤗
Passionfruit in season always expensive. Generally glas house grown with a lot work. However mine grow without me doing anything in run down glass house so I do question the price The other expensive fruit we grow in tamarillo and they are grown outside Not sure why they are so expensive
Vegemite versus Marmite is a matter of taste, not Australia versus NZ. Personally I've always preferred Vegemite as the flavour will blend with what you put with it whereas Marmite always stays sharp and distinct.
Marmite is like road tar and it is British not sure why people think it is a NZ thing
Vegimite taste strong, bitter and yuck
Great content 👍, love the tone of the conversation, not offensive but you say it as it is 😅😅😅
In BC, Canada I can get beer at my liquor stores, both the private and the government run.
Thanks for watching!
Technical point... those things you picked up at the beginning to wheel around the store and put your items in is called a Trolley not a shopping cart. The store is called a Supermarket, not a grocery store.
its a channel targeted to people outside nz
Um well I’m from New Zealand and most people I know say supermarket and grocery stores
You mised the best part, the seafood!!!!
Yes Vegimite is Australian, so is Pavlova.
What's Vegimite ?
Yeast extract spread, similar to (but not the same as) Marmite.
And there's a long running dispute as to whether pavlova is Kiwi or Aussie. I honestly don't care who invented it. I'm just happy someone did, and I will definitely have a slice, thank you.
Pattison you got it wrong Pavlova is New Zealand. Anyways Marmite is better than Vegimite
@@maryfifita9051 No no, I didn't get it wrong.
Many Kiwis wrongly believe it's a New Zealand creation.
Strewth Heaven's to Murgatroyd, pickle me grandmother.
Marmite, is a vile Britten spread.
The only reason New Zealand's grass is greener than Australia's.
Is because of all the Kiwis here, stomping on ours.