ALASKA Grocery Options & Prices $$$ Small Town | Valdez, Alaska

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Join us as we check out the shopping options and prices in Valdez, Alaska. When it comes to grocery shopping in Alaska, the prices can be quite expensive. Come along and see what Valdez has to offer for food and goods.
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@joannrabideau1657 Год назад

Those prices blow my mind. I can’t imagine feeding a family with prices like that. Yikes

@SoCalSurfer69 Год назад

Hunting and fishing. 😊

@a-k-jun-1 4 месяца назад

Those prices are cheap compared to the more remote villages. I travel to remote villages to repair power systems. The last village I was in, a can of green beans was $5.49, a gallon of milk is $11.99 and a 40 pack of water bottles was $64.95. This was in April of 2024. I don’t see how they survive with these prices either and I live in Alaska.

@teendoll 2 месяца назад

@@a-k-jun-1can I ask how much a usual family brings in income ? Does income have any relation to the prices seen here ?

@a-k-jun-1 2 месяца назад

@@teendoll There's nothing here except fishing a couple months s year or working in the mines. Wages are not proportional and I think Alaska has the highest percentage of people on government assistance per capita.

@tamekadavis9051 Год назад

Good morning and happy Tuesday wow 😯

@ThisAlaskaLife Год назад

Morning!

@debbieshulman3711 Год назад

You live in a city. The small towns and villages do not have same access. It’s why people fish,hunt, pick berries and grow veggies in guess

@danaroob Год назад

Your Safeway prices are pretty comparable to Alberta, Canada. Gallon of milk here is the same as your bill store, and 10 lbs of chicken for 39 is sadly cheaper than here. 5.99 a lb is good! That pack of beef would probably be $70 here easy. Ugh.

@danaroob Год назад

Bulk store 🤦‍♀️

@carriejames5038 Год назад

If food is so expensive or prices go up then hope they get food stamps if not then they should get food stamps or get more money for benefits to pay bills and groceries or not be limited to what they allow to have to deliver or ship to them

@laurastahley7985 22 дня назад

Every yr we get the Alaska PFD plus town give every homeowner an energy dividend. There are good jobs here besides fishing. It is definitely a different life but a live we all choose to live and love

@andreamorrison8419 Год назад

wow that's cheap next to $54 for diapers in the lower 48

@brilliantbutblue Год назад

Mark would certainly fit the image of the new pastor in town 😂

@nickiejones7934 Год назад

Agree he has the look

@jenniferwilliams545 Год назад

I thought the same thing, when he was telling Lauren that.

@lynnoaks7884 Год назад

bi 😅😅😅😂❤😂q

@ionecuff6323 Год назад

I am so glad I had my first 2 kids back in the day before disposable diapers. Yes, pre-wash & soaking, washing, & folding cloth diapers required work, but at least I wasn't paying those prices. I wonder if they even sell plastic pants that went over the cloth diapers to prevent leaking??? Had all my kids potty trained, bottle broke, & eating from table before 1 year old. The first 2 potty trained themselves. Because of the cloth diapers & immediately feeling the wet/dirty, they didn't want them on. So they quickly discovered what caused it and would head for the bathroom when they had the urge. Yes, they spoiled me. LOL! Thank you for showing us how different things can be in different areas. Have a safe trip home!

@1Staggs Год назад

I think i would be crying while i was shopping at the same time. Wow !! Can't wait to see those babies !! ❤

@debrahawley912 Год назад

You should of shopped for a family if not for yourselves would have been much more interesting.

@elaineforrester1258 Год назад

Hi Lauren n mark I’m just doing my knitting for you I’m on my second blanket now looking nice I’ve done them in white with lemon bows on them wish you could see them it will be a nice surprise for you.take care sending my love to you all x

@brilliantbutblue Год назад

That is so kind and sweet of you. 😊

@bobbi1361 Год назад

Are you making lists of girls names yet? So many people are giving their poor babies ridiculous names not caring that they'!! have to suffer with them the rest of their lives!

@hotmessmomvlogs Год назад

Okay, I'm officially not going to complain about grocery prices again 😮

@ThisAlaskaLife Год назад

I'm with you!

@suewalters9822 Год назад

Mark would be a great new pastor in town!! Oh boy, diapers, crazy, times 2. Stay well and take care of yourself Lauren. Thanks for sharing this.

@ThisAlaskaLife Год назад

Yes! Thank you!

@leannesaunby4078 Год назад

I thought our groceries were really expensive in the UK but seeing these prices makes me glad we don't have to pay that much. I'm always interested in what other countries pay for groceries and petrol etc. Definitely start stocking up on diapers soon so you've got a good supply when the twins arrive ❤

@mcrchickenluvr Год назад

Alaska prices are always much higher than the rest of the country. So is California. Yes everything is going up everywhere. But some states have a higher cost of living than others.

@mcrchickenluvr Год назад

Also, Safeway in general is a slightly more expensive store than others.

@jordanwilliams9300 10 месяцев назад

Alaska is VERY expensive compared to almost everywhere else in the country. I live in Chicago, and these prices are 2-3x what we see at our Albertson's-owned equivalent I will say that the price on the 10# of potatoes wasn't, like, completely awful

@debihurd9801 Год назад

These prices made me very grateful for the prices where I live in CA. Especially the produce. I even think that with your produce costs in Anchorage as well. Although a lot of the Costco to Costco prices on some of the other items between Anchorage and the San Joaquin Valley are somewhat comparable. Yours are higher, but a lot of the time not as far off as I thought they would be. I always find these vlogs interesting. Thanks for taking the time to share.

@maryricketts8526 Год назад

Very interesting and expensive. Loved Mark's look on his face when pricing diapers. Maybe Costco could give you a good deal or even use some cloth diapers??? Thanks for the tour...hadn't seen Valdez since the oil spill. Take care....❤❤❤

@cherylmcconnell3167 Год назад

Surprisingly enough the Safeway where I live in British Columbia Canada has similar prices to the one there 😬……it’s very expensive and I rarely shop there unless they have a good sale on something 😂

@bettyruth9142 Год назад

Mark is so cute. Especially about diapers!! LOL. Groceries are expensive everywhere!! 😀😀

@trudyyurina5473 Год назад

Mark is so funny sometimes. I loved his reaction in the diaper department.

@ThisAlaskaLife Год назад

He is envisioning all the diapers we are going to need! A LOT!

@tonjaprice9 Год назад

Some of the prices were a little comparable to what I've seen in Virginia, some not to horrible especially compared to the little villages in the more rural Alaskan areas. Some were quite shocking. Definitely, if you're able to, worth making the haul to Anchorage and stocking up...especially with winter coming and pass closures possible. Thanks for sharing! It does make us count our blessings!

@mandyhopkins9027 Год назад

The look on Mark's face talking about the cost of diapers 😅

@janeenchambers6720 Год назад

MY Godfather lived there years ago while working in the pipeline. Wished I would of moved there when the occasion was given to in '79.

@janbaste7607 Год назад

Thanks Lauren for great vlog. I'm from England and the name "quicker picker upper" gave me a good giggle. We call it Kitchen Roll - not half as quirky! Take care of you three! Will Mark be hunting soon or has he already got your winter meat? Really enjoy the boys and him hunting. Jan

@florenceschneider3315 Год назад

Great video I’d like the price Comparison Did you say you don’t buy chicken?

@melodyfeddeler6434 Год назад

Prices are horrible there! I's increasing constantly in my small tow in Indiana...1 box of raisin bran was $ 8.79....and all boxes are much smaller....I only eat oatmeal but feel bad for families. Only grocer in town and not a chain....well we have Save a lot but it's hard to find any organic or things without all the bad additives which I can't have ....autoimmune disease!!!

@cindyivanoff7264 Год назад

I know Alaska is expensive but oh my don't know how people make it.What is the minimum wage in Alaska ? Guess it makes you appreciate what your paying in another state. C.M.

@PoopieCat68 Год назад

I love your videos and your family. I’m a mother to twins(boy and girl) I’m so excited for you

@jamietipton5743 Год назад

I’m afraid I would have to eat very little there.

@patymattoon8598 Год назад

Did you know that there is no fast food franchises(McDonalds etc) in Valdez. They don’t allowed them there. Many years ago there was a small subway but it’s gone now.

@djjamison6548 Год назад

I am wondering how many ppl handle the veggies like you are doing? I always wash my things off sometimes a few times. I think it’s gross just to handle them.

@britsco123 Год назад

That safeway is definitely cheaper than our northern Alberta prices! A pack of striploin steak like that at our local Co-oP would be $40-$50 CAD

@mykitchen-bygohar Год назад

Oh wow. The prices are insane. How do people afford that. $5 for a cucumber !!!!! Wow

@susiecox8413 Год назад

WOW!! I could live there if I didn't eat lol. We see high prices in the lower 48 as well like my small chuck roast I bought today for 15$ (which is ridiculous) but would be 30$ there....

@janetdavis1455 Год назад

My son is serving in Ketchikan and he say’s everything is so so expensive there.

@brilliantbutblue Год назад

Well, he wouldn't want to come to Melbourne Australia, the "average wage" is $25 per hour, yet there has been 100% increase on food, rent, utilities!!!

@ThisAlaskaLife Год назад

Glad he is getting to experience Ketchikan! Such a cool place!

@JennfamousartBlogspot Год назад

It would be a very interesting comparison of price for meat if you were to calculate it out. I bet you have huge savings by hunting it yourself. And it’s so much healthier than the typical grocery meat!!

@ThisAlaskaLife Год назад

It is just paid for in your time and energy and money. We are so grateful to be able to harvest moose, deer, and fish.

@JennfamousartBlogspot Год назад

@@ThisAlaskaLife I have more time and energy than money, and I think I will like hunting more than anything else I could spend time on to make money, I know I feel that way about fishing!! (Can’t wait to be back home so I can fish those big ones in the AK wilderness)

@carriejames5038 Год назад

@@ThisAlaskaLifeeven though you shoot or cut or hunt or clean your mean do you get it check out make sure nothing wrong with the animals or etc before eating . That's the only way I eat those kind of foods etc etc

@lesleyharris5437 Год назад

Grocery shopping is just crazy everywhere. I live in Southern Ontario and the grocery store I shop at for bananas is .67$ a pound but other places in town they are a $ including Costco. The big one that I noticed today was the cost of Jif peanut butter . My husband paid nearly $9.00 for the kilo jar, which is just over 2 lbs. The boneless chicken breasts are the same $5.99 Canadian.

@mimi0424 Год назад

Omg i can't believe the difference in prices. We are in Delaware & dont pay sales tax. Only resort tax down in the Beach area. Its virtually expensive to eat healthy there. So glad you guys grow alot & you really do well. Hope you're getting rest Mama Lauren. As always great video❤..Mark really looks like a Pastor 😂 that was cute. ❤ The 2nd place was exp too. We can get a 50 lb bag of potatoes for $13..and Banana 🍌 are $0.25 each right now..eggs are $0.93 a dz large..2 (18ct)=36 for $3.32 & 5 dz for $4.50. The 60ct is clearly the best price...& Milk is $2.50 a gal. Diapers at Walmart are the BEST PRICES. even Wipes. Sz 1 are 162 ct for $17.68 thats $0.10 a diaper. Size 2 are 240 for $27.38= $0.11 a diaper...now the wipes are the BEST i think. They come plain..Lavender..Cucumber melon..& Shea Butter. All fantastic scente. Wipes come in 100 ct pks..so they vary in price of $ 22.84 for 1200. 12pks..or 900 so 9 pks for $17.96..& they have great Pull ups for when you're potty training! Hope this helps. We hope you register somewhere so we can send you gift cards & gifts. So you can get whatever you need! ❤

@ThisAlaskaLife Год назад

Thank you so much for all your insights! Thanks for watching.

@grantaugustyniak6667 Год назад

I’d be using cloth diapers for sure.

@raraevans9689 Год назад

Most of those prices are hear in north Carolina cost to eat and live is outrageous but wages are not keeping up!😢

@mp-iw6kx Год назад

Great place to lose weight.. You can't afford to eat.. lol😅

@BrianT-tx6pi Год назад

Love your vlogs question does anyone in the family drink Coffee?

@naomihartman6623 Год назад

That’s so interesting how expensive are little town is take it easy and rest try not to be on your feet too much so u don’t get swollen feet carting twins as u aren’t used to it take care it’s good u have the best husband ever

@ThisAlaskaLife Год назад

Thank you so much! Lots of naps and resting, that just doesn’t make it into the videos, it’s pretty boring LOL

@darcyrobb3692 Год назад

You dont eat chicken or turkey or ham…high high food $$🫤

@cindyivanoff7264 Год назад

PS Are you a minister in Alaska ? C.M.

@ThisAlaskaLife Год назад

No. We are active church goers but not a minister.

@Brunnen_Gee Месяц назад

The Safeway prices don't surprise me at all. I work at a Safeway in a tiny tourist town (middle of the US), prices are silly here as well. And they've gone up since this video was made. The company brags about how our little store is one of the highest grossing Safeways in the country (top 5), yet the place is falling apart around our ears. A lot of people who live here gladly drive the hour or more to shop somewhere else. We do as well, even though I work there. When we moved here last year our first grocery shopping trip ran north of $400. That fed the two of us for about a week.

@ThisAlaskaLife Месяц назад

Oh my! Hope they do better for your town.

@jamesabbott9301 Год назад

Start stockpiling those diapers.

@karolrust2300 Год назад

I try to remind myself of how blessed I am by God's provisions 🙏 I paid only .77 for an avocado 🥑 at Wal-Mart. 🙂 Nothing says you are expecting more than the cost of diapers x 2😮 Mark's reaction was priceless!😊

@tubeviewer57 Год назад

I love the shopping videos😂 I’m not sure why, but I do 😉

@ThisAlaskaLife Год назад

I’m happy you love them!

@mrs.anonymous6291 Год назад

Wow I thought the State that I am from was getting crazy expensive!! I feel like I am getting real deals after watching you guys stock up!

@mgrizz2386 Год назад

Wow, some of it was really expensive, but sadly a lot of it (bread, milk, eggs, meat) was on par with where I live (and it's not in Alaska or anywhere remotely as beautiful)

@tinavaillancourt1165 Год назад

Wow. Hopefully people make more money to be able to afford those prices.

@renae9365 11 месяцев назад

OMG, tell me what you want, I’ll mail it to you!!!

@debbieambeau2816 Год назад

Start buying diapers now. Stock up on all sizes

@kaycuneio7226 Год назад

What is the average family income in Valdez? How can they afford that? They must surely depend on the visitors to shop for items they need or have forgotten. 😮 Really enjoyed the Valdez trip video!

@brilliantbutblue Год назад

I'm assuming the wages are higher in Alaska to offset the cost of living.

@MelanieEugenio-by6hc Год назад

How are you feeling? Do you have a baby bump yet? Be sure to get lots of rest while on vacation! Take care of yourself! ❤

@charlenecapronloomis3395 Год назад

You guys are such a cute couple. Very fun and expressive.

@kathyrau9551 Год назад

RAO's BEST SAUCE ever

@christieflesch3750 Год назад

Mark was probably actually thinking about all the diapers he’s gonna have to change lol

@robynfedalen1777 Год назад

❤️✌🏻

@judithbattisson338 Год назад

Even converting to Australian dollars, these are expensive. How do they afford it?

@brilliantbutblue Год назад

Really? You have been to Aldi or Woollies lately. These prices are not that unrealistic. We have had rental increase by 100%, some groceries by %100, petrol and utilities by a minimum of 25% and my wages are exactly the same without an increase since 2020!!!!

@Pastelleoja Год назад

Some things is cheaper their then Hawaii

@jamilasunflower Год назад

I would not even be able to afford the noodles 😫

@martialraptor_8398 Год назад

Baffles my mind why ppl live in Alaska. The grocery prices are still too high in even the more populated cities.

@brilliantbutblue Год назад

I think their income allows for the extra expenses of living in Alaska.

@cynthiamateo9450 Год назад

How does this store stay in business? Too much $$ rip off

@emmib1388 Год назад

people have to buy food -- they are not ripping anyone off - shipment costs go by weight -- nonperishables go by barge but fresh/perishables go by plane which costs more.

@cynthiamateo9450 Год назад

@@emmib1388 I was figure of speaking. I understand the cost etc maybe I should have said sucked instead . The pay for salaries must be off the chain to match the cost of living,

@janismacvicar1786 Год назад

We used to have Safeway here in Scotland it is now called Morrisons

@brilliantbutblue Год назад

Our Safeway in Australia became "Woolworths" in 2008, and now it's changed to "Woolies"

@fredinvest.2134 Год назад

Store seemed kind of empty of people

@mom2nan552 Год назад

Oh my so expensive

@kathyherbert9805 Год назад

When are your twins due congratulations from Australia 🇦🇺

@kathimeadows7869 Год назад

I am amazed at the prices. I wonder if there are families that drive to your town to shop to save money even though it takes time. My grand babies wear Cosco brand diapers.

@ThisAlaskaLife Год назад

They do often stock up when in Anchorage!

@carolkennedy7659 Год назад

Mark sure could be a pastor he has a good speaking voice and he has a calming manner

@patriciaanderson9577 Год назад

OMGoodness, I am still sitting here with my jaw dropped to the ground. Those prices are unbelievable 😨😨😨

@GreenTea4Me 7 месяцев назад

Grew up in Valdez and Anchorage. Thank goodness for the Alaskan Dividend every year! So nice to watch this video! Thank you!

@Pattiizincognito 5 месяцев назад

I couldn’t live there

@tonjaprice9 Год назад

Walmart 60 eggs are back to less than $6 here in Virginia.

@rosemaryhowell6362 Год назад

Thank you :-)

@juliedidlinger6638 Год назад

No way could I afford these prices….is wages better to offset it??

@ThisAlaskaLife Год назад

Wages really depend!

@karengabbard-w6i Год назад

Hello family. I have found your channel and wanted to say I really love watching all. I love your grocery hauls with the children First time commenting and congratulations on the twins. 4:12

@charlenegrady8781 Год назад

Wow cost a lot to eat in Valdez🙀

@brilliantbutblue Год назад

I'd lose a lot of weight if l lived there 🤭

@kimberlyhalstead5856 Год назад

I understand shipping is alot to ship to Alaska. I would definitely shop at Costco for most of my groceries. Even a family of 1 or 2 it would be worth it. A few smaller items is all I would buy at small grocery stores. Can’t wait to find out gender of twins! Even if it’s a delivery time 🩷💜

@miephoex Год назад

Send your family or friends in another state your grocery list and have them send you a care box. Shipping has to be cheaper than paying these prices?

@emmib1388 Год назад

the shipping is the reason for the higher costs.. so it would all equal out in the end

@jennyprorock Год назад

the first place seemed high compared to my Costco and Sams..sadly..the safeway wasnt far off from the endless grocwey stores where im at. crazy.

@deborahlee9972 Год назад

Why touch every item?

@annahoover5296 Год назад

Safe way grocerys is about what we pay here.

@pinkywilliams8063 Год назад

Wow, the small out the way grocery store's are expensive up there but our country(out of the way) store's are high also... Thanks for sharing

@traceyhue-sang5229 Год назад

Those prices make me think of when I go shopping here in Jamaica. But as you say small town and the distance to get the goods there. If you have a baby shower you could request diapers. This baby is going to be so lucky, being raised by such an awesome family. 🙏🏻💜

@ItsmeMaureen Год назад

Baby's, there are 2

@janetdwyer1867 Год назад

Thanks for sharing 12 chips my kids would get one bag lol

@TheCookinCamper Год назад

I was really interested to see this because of rising grocery prices, but I was surprised that you guys don’t pay much more than us here in Surprise Arizona…Maybe the RAO’s pasta sauce costs more in Alaska, but I LOVE SAFEWAY!!!…Kroger is currently trying to purchase Albertsons, and some say it will lower grocery prices and some say it will raise grocery prices…Possibly in Alaskan stores the prices will go down!!!…HAVE A FABULOUS DAY…Thanks for the video!!!

@peggysuegiggles9383 Год назад

some remote areas fly their food in so that is another reason prices are high. these people probably go to costoc and buy the items and resale. another couple did a shopping trip in very remote town and prices were super high

@legend-qe3wr Год назад

they pay youbto live there so to get their money back the food cost more

@emmib1388 Год назад

the amount they get varies from year to year and you have to be a resident for over a year (full time) to qualify -- and no it does not make up for the difference in cost

@randombeautifulsouls1810 Год назад

What does moose taste like ?

@ThisAlaskaLife Год назад

Very lean beef. Barely any fat.

@randombeautifulsouls1810 Год назад

@@ThisAlaskaLife 💕

@deidrecruickshank7975 Год назад

Initially I thought, whoa expensive! But then when you went to Safeway...I thought, those prices are pretty much on par with NZ prices right now! Crazy!!!❤

@brilliantbutblue Год назад

I thought the exact same thing, in Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺

@PepperplacewithShawna Год назад

Oh wow! That is expensive! Wow😮

@Allison-h9o Год назад

Do you know the gender of your two babies yet

@karinglass5872 Год назад

Well Safeway is a little more than Seattle! Yikes

@robyn7287 Год назад

My son has twins and yes that first year is a lot of diapers and formula $$$😮 they found a place where they could buy diapers in bulk for a little cheaper. WOW those prices are expensive in Valdez, I know it’s unavoidable due to transportation costs but it must hard for the families.

@ThisAlaskaLife Год назад

We are counting on lots of diapers! Hoping to breastfeed but I know we will need backup bottles of formula too!

@carriejames5038 Год назад

To bad they can't find ways to make ways for transportation more easy or like once a month have a meeting and see what the town or city wants in their grocery store so the owner or the people can make it happen

@marleyastevens Год назад

Hi, I'm new to your channel! I live in San Francisco, CA which is notoriously expensive and these prices even make my eyes bug out!

@brilliantbutblue Год назад

BRB, l have not finished watching the beautiful Valdez tour video yet. 👍

@veronicabergantine2717 Год назад

We pay bout $5.50 for 24oz raos im in PA i cant believe $13.45 for it there😱. I should not be complaining lol

@judithbutler9695 Год назад

Wonderful video, your husband is hysterical…..they aren’t in diapers forever ❤❤❤❤❤

@amandadelage8295 Год назад

Wow i remember watching alska food prices and Hawaii food prices and now its not surprising i feel its not much more then florida prices 😢 a 2 to 5 dollar difference has turned to a 1 to 3 dollar differences😅