Then we start questioning every object before buying, and whether we really need it.

Her video garnered over 6.5 million views as she explains how staggeringly expensive living in the Arctic really is!

Transportation costs are higher in urban centers due to longer distances, harsher weather, and limited infrastructure.

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Lower population densities mean less demand, which prevents economies of scale in distribution and retail.

She mentioned that it also staggeringly affects countries with high taxes and lower disposable income.

Check out the results:

Two people smiling indoors with text “Come get groceries with us in the Arctic,” highlighting grocery costs in the Arctic.

Bag of oranges priced at $16.99, showcasing high grocery costs in the Arctic.

Groceries in the Arctic: packaged blueberries priced at $9.99 each, highlighting high cost of food.

Packaged ground beef showing high grocery prices in the Arctic at $21.89 per kg.

Nutella jars on a shelf with a price tag of $48.59, highlighting expensive grocery costs in the Arctic.

Minced garlic jar with $18.49 price tag, highlighting high Arctic grocery costs.

Packaged Arctic groceries; chicken priced at $47.09 for 1.166 kg, highlighting high cost in Northern regions.

Groceries from the Arctic on a table, showcasing high costs with ground beef, pizza, fresh produce, and packaged foods.

Receipt showing expensive grocery cost in the Arctic, totaling CAD 215.51, with groceries in the background.

Arctic grocery cost: wallet with money, receipt, fresh produce on checkout counter.

Grocery shelf in Arctic store displays various milk alternatives with high prices, highlighting expensive groceries.

Comment about high grocery costs in the Arctic, comparing Nutella prices of $8 versus $48, with shocked emoji.

Comment on grocery prices in the Arctic with high engagement and reactions.

Comment shows Arctic grocery cost frustration: “48 dollars for sum damn Nutella,” highlighting expense.

Comment on grocery cost in the Arctic: “Excuse me! $48 for Nutella!” with emojis and likes visible.

Comment on Arctic groceries' cost, noting Nutella priced at $48.

Comment discussing Arctic grocery costs, noting Nutella priced at $6-9, with humorous emojis and high likes.

Grocery cart filled with fruits and vegetables in an Arctic store showcasing expensive prices.

Comment comparing grocery store prices in the Arctic with 358 likes.

Comment questioning high cost of Arctic groceries with 276 likes.

Comment on groceries cost in the Arctic by Melissa, expressing disbelief at the high prices.

Comment questioning how people afford expensive Arctic groceries.