For episode 83, we compared Coca-Cola between Costco Canada and Costco USA.
Costco Canada and Costco USA both sell the Coca-Cola cans in 355 milliitres (or 12 fluid ounces), unlike other countries like Asian countries where the size of the Coca-Cola can is 330 millilitres instead of 335 millilitres. Costco Canada sells their flat of product in 32 cans while Costco USA sells their flat of product in 35 cans.
Ingredients
In terms of ingredients:
- Canada: Carbonated water, sugar/glucose-fructose, caramel colour, phosphoric acid, natural flavour, caffine.
- USA: Carbonated water, high fructose corn syrup, caramel color, phosphoric acid, natural flavors and caffine.
The Canadian version lists sugar and glucose-fructose, whereas the US version lists high fructose corn syrup. This could be due to the regulations of each country, despite it could mean the same thing.
Pricing Analysis
| CAD | CAD / Count | USD | USD / Count | |
| Canada (#84) 32 x 355 ml | $15.69 | $0.49/can | $11.49 | $0.36/can |
| USA (#854330) 35 x 12 fl oz | $21.83 | $0.62/can | $15.99 | $0.46/can |
Verdict
On a per can basis, the Coca-Cola in Canada is 22% cheaper than the US version.