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The first link is 16 years old, the last is 12 years old. I'd like to see something more recent.
The article you linked fails to mention in different provinces prescriptions may be covered by your provincial plan, depending on age and income. Here in BC we have Fair Pharmacare for example. In Ontario, I'm not sure exactly how it works though.
It's easy to say that we have higher generic costs, which may be true, but who is paying the higher cost? The patient or the provincial insurer or even private insurance.
Consumer electronics are sometimes cheaper in Canada than the U.S. Your mileage may vary depending on how you shop around and exchange rates, but by and large there aren't many deals to be had for Canadians on this type of stuff in the U.S., and when their dollar is strong Americans could get some good deals in Canada.
Especially with the exchange rate what it is, I find that the days of most everything being cheaper in the U.S. are long gone. A lot of stuff still is, but you need to pick and choose.
Footwear used to be a good deal only a few years ago but I find that prices between the two countries have gotten very similar when you factor in the exchange rate.
That said, clothing like pants, shirts, etc. is usually a really good deal for us. You don't have to look that hard to save money either.
Also, even though groceries and store-bought booze are always cheaper in the U.S. there are few deals down there for Canadians on restaurant meals. More often than not I find that the menu prices are pretty much the same as in Canada, but then I have to add the exchange rate!
Annual passes to National Parks are cheaper in Canada than the US. Here are the links. Notice that in Canada a group of 7 can get in for a total of $136.40 CDN, whereas in the US it will be $80.00 per person. Per person in Canada is $67.70 ( 18-64 ).
I couldn't find a group pass for the US.
American seniors seem to get a much better break in the price than in Canada with a lifetime pass. Youth 0-17 in Canada get a better break than the US with no charge.
Consumer electronics are sometimes cheaper in Canada than the U.S. Your mileage may vary depending on how you shop around and exchange rates, but by and large there aren't many deals to be had for Canadians on this type of stuff in the U.S., and when their dollar is strong Americans could get some good deals in Canada.
Especially with the exchange rate what it is, I find that the days of most everything being cheaper in the U.S. are long gone. A lot of stuff still is, but you need to pick and choose.
Footwear used to be a good deal only a few years ago but I find that prices between the two countries have gotten very similar when you factor in the exchange rate.
That said, clothing like pants, shirts, etc. is usually a really good deal for us. You don't have to look that hard to save money either.
Also, even though groceries and store-bought booze are always cheaper in the U.S. there are few deals down there for Canadians on restaurant meals. More often than not I find that the menu prices are pretty much the same as in Canada, but then I have to add the exchange rate!
The first link is 16 years old, the last is 12 years old. I'd like to see something more recent.
The article you linked fails to mention in different provinces prescriptions may be covered by your provincial plan, depending on age and income. Here in BC we have Fair Pharmacare for example. In Ontario, I'm not sure exactly how it works though.
It's easy to say that we have higher generic costs, which may be true, but who is paying the higher cost? The patient or the provincial insurer or even private insurance.
Most states have their own prescription drug coverage as well. People also have insurance last I checked.
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