Everyday items that cost way less in the U.S.
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Everyday items that cost way less in the U.S.
By Lindsey Peacock
Despite the strong loonie (which hovers around parity), Canadians are still stuck with higher bills for everyday items. Some studies, including April 2012 numbers from the Retail Council of Canada, show that the price gap on the same products in the U.S. and Canada is as high as 35 to 40 per cent. No wonder more and more Canadians are choosing to shop stateside for everything from gas to groceries.
Here’s a list of products that cost way more in Canada than across the border.
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