> Terry Decker <t.d.decker@worldnet.att.net> wrote:
> 
> 
> >
> > We also have _much_ higher food prices.
> >
> > -- 
> > Antonia Calvo
> > (formerly known as Adele de Maisieres)
> 
> I would expect your fish prices to be lower than mine (I'm a days drive 
> from 
> the closest coast) if you are on the coast, about the same if you are 
> inland 
> any distance.  Beef and wheat should be roughly the same.  Lamb might be 
> 
> cheaper.  And venison should also be cheaper.
> 
> There would be a hefty mark-up on anything that isn't locally produced 
> as it 
> would have to be shipped in.  I would expect your prices to be in line 
> with 
> prices in Alaska and Hawaii, which have similar supply issues.
> 
>  

The differences to food prices caused by differences in taxation, subsidies, import regulations and market demand can vary the cost of food as much or more than changes to the cost of producing and transporting it...

Margaret/Emma
Krae Glas, Lochac/Melbourne, Australia