Walmart question in Oahu (organic, living in, prices)

[waiverrn]

Are prices there higher since cost of living high or are prices same in all walmarts as in Tn where i live? fat chance probably. ?? anyone know?

[mdand3boys]

Every Wal-Mart charges prices differently. Where I am, we have 3 Wal-Marts within a relatively close proximity to each other and you will find 3 different prices for the same item. Doesn't vary much, but it is noticeable if you pay attention.

[husky422]

yup. i've noticed a big mark up on shampoo and stuff so i load up when i go to the mainland...haha

[waiverrn]

That's what I figured on Walmart prices. thanks

[has2dogs]

Actually, I think they are pretty much the same . . . hard to say because when I go to Wal-Mart I load up on local items not available in Mainland stores. But for example, looking at my receipt my last visit so you can compare:
32oz powerade .78 cents (plus that HI deposit fee of 6 cents)
Scotch Brite non-scratch scrub sponges 6 pack $6.97 (seems expensive)
Oregon Chai latte concentrate 32oz boxes $3.28 each
Gatorade 32 oz. $1.00
Sam's Choice calorie free peach/black cherry sparkling drinks 74 cents
hmmm, the rest are hawaiian sunset calendar, li hing snacks, manapua, li hing mango, arare snacks, red iso peanuts, wasabi peanuts, local kine stuff . . .
Here is my costco receipt: 5lb bag organic baby carrots $5.99
Amy's Organic Enchiladas frozen 6 pack $14.39
6 pack Romaine Hearts $5.99
Golden local Pineapples $1.99 each
8 cans of kidney beans $5.89
Pinot Noir $13.99
Anchovies 6 cans $5.49 (fo puttanesca)
rest, local kine stuff like poke, namasu, akamai oatcakes, sashimi platter. . .

[waiverrn]

Hey thanks a lot. Giving me those prices from receipt helped a lot! Scotch brite pads high. Your organic foods are higher anyways too.

[PacificFlights]

Walmarts prices on Hawaii are higher just because of the added shipping cost. But the general savings spread (percentage) would be about the same.

[gotjenks]

WOW~3 WalMarts now!!
I remember living in Hawaii when the KMart opened and pretty much shut Oahu down for the day.