{"id":1309,"date":"2011-10-19T13:53:01","date_gmt":"2011-10-19T13:53:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bwsailing.com\/?p=1309"},"modified":"2011-10-19T13:53:01","modified_gmt":"2011-10-19T13:53:01","slug":"product-survey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bwsailing.com\/bw\/product-survey\/","title":{"rendered":"Product Survey"},"content":{"rendered":"

The following is an expanded provisioning spreadsheet from Marci Paravia’s article “Provisioning in the Pacific” in the October 2011 issue of Blue Water Sailing.<\/p>\n

Survey Says:<\/p>\n

(Prices from June 3, 2010 Papeete [$1.00 U.S. = \u00b1 89.36 Polynesian Francs (XPF) and July 26, 2010 Pago Pago \u2013 prices converted to US currency for ease of explanation)<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
ITEM<\/strong><\/td>\nSIZE<\/strong><\/td>\nPRICE IN PAPEETE<\/strong><\/td>\nPRICE IN <\/strong><\/p>\n

PAGO PAGO<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

<\/strong><\/p>\n

STAPLES<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Sugar \u2013 white<\/td>\n1 kilo (2.2 lbs)<\/td>\n1.56<\/td>\n3.45 5 lbs (2.26 K)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Flour \u2013 white<\/td>\n1 kilo<\/td>\n.67<\/td>\n2.49 5 lbs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rice \u2013 long grain white<\/td>\n1 kilo<\/td>\n1.06<\/td>\nNot available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rice \u2013 Medium jasmine<\/td>\n1 kilo<\/td>\n2.57<\/td>\n8.00 \u2013 5 kilos<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rice \u2013 Calrose<\/td>\n5 kilo bag<\/td>\n8.72<\/td>\n8.99 10 lb bag<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oil \u2013 Olive \u2013 extra virgin<\/td>\nLiter<\/td>\n7.77<\/td>\n18.99 2 ltr bottle or 17.00 1.3 ltr<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oil – vegetable<\/td>\nLiter<\/td>\n2.18 to 2.46<\/td>\n4.45 (48 oz)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pasta<\/td>\n500 gr \u2013 1 kilo<\/td>\n1.08 to 4.81<\/td>\n1.19 \u2013 1.35 lb<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cereal (Kelloggs Corn Flakes)<\/td>\n18 oz box<\/td>\n7.77<\/td>\n5.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Granola Bars (Nature Valley<\/td>\nBox of 6 (2 bar ea)<\/p>\n

Box of 30 (2 bar ea)<\/td>\n

4.81<\/td>\n10.49 (warehouse store only)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tuna (canned)<\/td>\n160 gr<\/td>\n1.06 to 4.81 ea<\/td>\n1.05 ea or 10 each for 9.99 (warehouse)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sardines (canned)<\/td>\n<\/td>\n.63 to 4.42 ea<\/td>\n.90 each<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Spam \u00ae lunchmeat<\/td>\n340 gr<\/td>\n4.87<\/td>\n2.83 (warehouse) to 3.29 ea<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Zwan\u00a0 \u00ae lunchmeat<\/td>\n340 gr<\/td>\n4.59<\/td>\nNot available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Zwan\u00a0 \u00ae hotdogs<\/td>\n300 gr<\/td>\n3.02 to 4.30<\/td>\nNot available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Soup \u2013 Campbells condensed<\/td>\n10 3.4 oz<\/td>\n2.18<\/td>\n1.25 to 1.55 or 12 ea for 11.49 (warehouse)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fruit \u2013 canned (Del Monte Fruit Cocktail)<\/td>\n15 oz<\/td>\n1.61<\/td>\n1.49 to 1.55<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fruit \u2013 canned applesauce<\/td>\n750 gr jar<\/td>\n1.84<\/td>\n2.19 (23 oz 652 gr jar)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vegetables \u2013\u00a0 canned<\/p>\n

Corn (Del Monte)<\/p>\n

Green Beans (DM)<\/p>\n

Green Beans (DM)<\/p>\n

Potatos (DM)<\/td>\n

15.25 oz<\/p>\n

29 oz<\/p>\n

14.5 oz<\/p>\n

29 oz<\/td>\n

1.27<\/p>\n

2.57<\/p>\n

1.10<\/p>\n

2.63<\/td>\n

.95<\/p>\n

Size not available<\/p>\n

.99 can<\/p>\n

Size not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Pork & Beans (Van Camps)<\/td>\n31 oz<\/td>\n1.90<\/td>\n2.19<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dried Beans \u2013White<\/td>\n454 gr (1 lb)<\/td>\n1.17<\/td>\n1.40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dried Beans \u2013(pink, lentils, split peas)<\/td>\n454 gr<\/td>\n1.17<\/td>\nNot available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dried Beans \u2013Pinto<\/td>\n454 gr<\/td>\nNot available<\/td>\n2.25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dried popcorn<\/td>\n454 gr<\/td>\n1.45<\/td>\nNot available (all popcorn is microwavable here)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Olives (green)<\/td>\n950 ml jar<\/td>\n4.42<\/td>\nNot available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mix \u2013 Brownie (Betty Crocker)<\/td>\n19.9 oz box<\/td>\n5.31<\/td>\nNot available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mix \u2013 Pancake (Betty Crocker)<\/td>\n37 oz box<\/td>\n5.70<\/td>\n2.85<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Peanut Butter (Skippy Creamy)<\/td>\n28 oz jar<\/td>\n6.65<\/td>\n4.99<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Coffee \u2013 Ground<\/p>\n

(Maxwell House)<\/td>\n

34.5 oz<\/td>\nNot available<\/td>\n9.49 \u2013 12.05<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Coffee \u2013 Ground<\/p>\n

(unfamiliar brands)<\/td>\n

Box of 4 each of<\/p>\n

250 gr pkg<\/td>\n

6.21 to 16.22<\/td>\nNot available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Coffee \u2013 Instant<\/td>\n200 gr<\/td>\n7.81<\/td>\n5.85 (226 gr)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Coffee \u2013 Espresso<\/td>\n250 gr<\/td>\n2.79 to 31.11<\/td>\nNot available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Juice \u2013 orange, apple, grapefruit, pineapple, mixed tropical fruits<\/td>\n1 liter boxes<\/td>\n1.23 to 2.85<\/td>\nBoxed juices not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Juice \u2013 Cran-Apple\u00ae<\/td>\n1 gallon<\/td>\nNot available<\/td>\n4.90<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Juice \u2013 apple<\/td>\n1 gallon<\/td>\nNot available in this size<\/td>\n3.69<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Juice \u2013 pineapple<\/td>\n1 gallon<\/td>\nNot available in this size<\/td>\n4.50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/strong><\/p>\n

DAIRY PRODUCTS<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Eggs<\/td>\nDozen<\/td>\n4.02<\/td>\n1.75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Butter (fresh)<\/td>\n454 gr<\/td>\n3.30<\/td>\n3.69 lb<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Butter (Canned \u2013 Anchor NZ)<\/td>\n454 gr<\/td>\n3.53<\/td>\nNot available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Milk \u2013 boxed<\/td>\n1 liter<\/td>\n1.54<\/td>\n1.75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Milk \u2013 powdered<\/td>\n300 gr can (makes 2.4 liters)<\/td>\n3.63<\/td>\n4.95 (400 gr can)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cheese \u2013 Camembert<\/td>\n145 gr<\/td>\n4.19<\/td>\nNot available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cheese \u2013 Laughing Cow<\/td>\n8 portions<\/p>\n

24 portions<\/td>\n

2.07<\/p>\n

6.21<\/td>\n

Not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/strong><\/p>\n

SNACKS<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Lays \u201cClassic\u201d chips<\/td>\n6 \u00bd oz bag<\/td>\n3.30<\/td>\n2.59<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pringles<\/td>\nCan<\/td>\n3.58<\/td>\n2.25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ligo (generic \u201cPringles\u201d)<\/td>\nCan<\/td>\n2.18<\/td>\nNot available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tostitos<\/td>\n10 oz bag<\/td>\n5.87<\/td>\n3.99<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
M & M Plain<\/td>\n300 gr bag<\/td>\n10.01<\/td>\nNo comparable size<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
M & M Peanut<\/td>\n300 gr bag<\/td>\n7.77<\/td>\nNo comparable size<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/strong><\/p>\n

FRESH PRODUCE<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

<\/td>\n<\/td>\nAvailable daily<\/strong><\/td>\nDelivered only twice a month **<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tomatos<\/td>\nKilo<\/td>\n7.49 (local)<\/td>\nUnavailable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cucumbers<\/td>\nKilo<\/td>\n3.13 (local)<\/td>\nUnavailable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Onions<\/td>\nKilo\/lb<\/td>\n1.23 kilo (NZ)<\/td>\n.75 lb<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Garlic<\/td>\nKilo\/lb<\/td>\n4.70 kilo (NZ)<\/td>\n3.92 lb<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Potatos<\/td>\nKilo\/lb<\/td>\n.90 kilo<\/td>\n.75 lb<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cabbage<\/td>\nKilo\/lb<\/td>\n3.30 kilo red<\/p>\n

5.03 kilo green (US)<\/td>\n

.80 to .95 lb<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Carrots<\/td>\nKilo\/lb<\/td>\n1.36\u00a0 (NZ)<\/td>\nUnavailable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oranges<\/td>\nKilo<\/td>\n3.13\u00a0 (local)<\/td>\nUnavailable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pineapple<\/td>\nEach<\/td>\n2.18\u00a0 (local)<\/td>\nUnavailable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bananas<\/td>\nKilo<\/td>\n1.67 kilo (local)<\/td>\n.85 lb (local)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Apples (red delicious)<\/td>\nKilo<\/td>\n4.58 kilo (U.S.)<\/td>\nUnavailable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pears (D\u2019Anjou)<\/td>\nKilo<\/td>\n5.03 (U.S.)<\/td>\n.65 each<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
** Much of the imported produce is sold in bulk at the warehouse store but supplies are limited and often run out (as was the case when we were there).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/strong><\/p>\n

ALCOHOL<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Beer<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n6 pack (bottles)<\/td>\n13.09 (Bud)<\/td>\n8.30 (Coors Light)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n6 pack (11.5 oz can)<\/td>\n13.42 (Hinano)<\/td>\nNot available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n6 pack (bottles)<\/td>\n15.10 (Heineken)<\/td>\nNot available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n24 can case<\/td>\n39.11 (Hinano)<\/td>\nNot available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Coors Light<\/td>\n24 can case (12 oz)<\/td>\n43.63<\/td>\n26.99<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n24 bottle case<\/td>\n48.10 (Heineken)<\/td>\nNot available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wine<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HUGE variety of red wines (mostly Bordeaux) and imports from Australia, Chile, Italy and New Zealand)<\/td>\n750 ml<\/td>\nPrices range from 7.77 to 73.80<\/td>\nVery limited variety (mostly California) ranging 6.50 to 23.50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Carlo Rossi (only US wine)<\/td>\n3 liter jug<\/td>\n39.11<\/td>\nNot available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Box wines \u2013 can\u2019t recommend them \u2013 the tropical heat spoils them prior to purchase<\/td>\n1 liter to 3 liter boxes<\/td>\n5.93 to 36.87<\/td>\nOnly available at warehouse or liquor stores – 34.05 for 5 liter box<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SPIRITS<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Scotch<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
J & B<\/td>\n700 ml bottle<\/td>\n35.19<\/td>\n38.99 Liter<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cutty Sark<\/td>\n700 ml bottle<\/td>\n35.19<\/td>\n15.99<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chivas (12 yr)<\/td>\n700 ml bottle<\/td>\n67.08<\/td>\n32.99 (warehouse)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Glenlivet (12 yr single)<\/td>\n700 ml bottle<\/td>\n102.84<\/td>\nNot available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rum<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bacardi \u201cSuperior\u201d<\/td>\n700 ml bottle<\/td>\n58.13<\/td>\n25.50 Liter (Bacardi Gold)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
(HUGE variety of local\/imported rums available in Tahiti at prices ranging from 17.85 up)<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Imported spirits available in Tahiti but generally very expensive<\/td>\nLimited imported spirits only available in Pago Pago at liquor store<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/strong><\/p>\n

CLEANING PRODUCTS<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Laundry soap<\/p>\n

(French products)<\/td>\n

3 liter jugs (liquid \u2013 powders are cheaper)<\/td>\n14.49 to 18.91<\/td>\nNot available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Laundry soap<\/p>\n

(Tide, Gain, All Liquid)<\/td>\n

<\/td>\nNot available<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dish soap (Palmolive)<\/td>\n500 ml bottle<\/p>\n

750 ml bottle<\/td>\n

4.53<\/p>\n

6.49<\/td>\n

2.95 (848 ml bottle)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Toilet tissue<\/p>\n

Charmin<\/p>\n

Scott<\/td>\n

6 rolls (basic)<\/p>\n

10 rolls (basic)<\/p>\n

4 rolls (super)<\/p>\n

6 rolls (super)<\/td>\n

2.90<\/p>\n

6.04<\/p>\n

Not available<\/p>\n

Not available<\/td>\n

5.40<\/p>\n

3.99<\/p>\n

5.69<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Paper towels<\/p>\n

Bounty<\/td>\n

2 rolls (Viva)<\/p>\n

1 roll<\/td>\n

5.09<\/td>\n1.55<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kleenex<\/td>\n275 each<\/td>\n4.86<\/td>\n2.79 (250 each)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kleenex (generic)<\/td>\n150 each<\/td>\n2.18<\/td>\nNot available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Toothpaste (Colgate)<\/td>\n50 ml tube<\/p>\n

75 ml tube<\/td>\n

2.18<\/td>\n1.50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Baby Powder (Johnsons)<\/td>\n400 gr bottle<\/p>\n

623 gr bottle<\/td>\n

6.43<\/td>\n4.99<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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