{
  "meta": {
    "title": "World of Chips Pringles Index",
    "edition": "2026-10",
    "retrieved": "2026-10-27",
    "product": "Pringles Original, one standard can (size varies by market)",
    "base_country": "US",
    "base_usd_per_100g": 1.615,
    "fx_date": "ECB reference rates, 26 Oct 2026 (RUB and EGP: national rates of 23 Oct 2026; AED: fixed USD peg)",
    "prices_collected": "27 Oct 2026; US, Hungary, Switzerland, India, France and Turkey re-checked 29 Oct 2026",
    "updated": "2026-10-29",
    "correction_note": "Updated 29 Oct 2026: corrected US base price source, Hungary pack size, removed Colombia.",
    "removed_note": "Colombia was removed on 29 Oct 2026 pending verification of pack size and regular price.",
    "pack_rule": "Use the market's standard can closest to 165 g, at the regular shelf price (not a promo or loyalty-card price).",
    "vat_note": "Ex-VAT view: shelf price / (1 + VAT rate on potato crisps). US and Canada shelf prices are already pre-tax, so ex-tax = shelf. Rates checked 29 Oct 2026 against tax-authority sources; unconfirmed rates are flagged and blank rates are left out of the ex-VAT index.",
    "methodology_note": "See docs/PRINGLES_INDEX_BRIEF.md",
    "countries_published": 30
  },
  "countries": [
    {
      "rank_most_expensive": 1,
      "iso2": "TR",
      "country": "Turkey",
      "region": "Europe",
      "currency": "TRY",
      "local_price": 325.0,
      "pack_grams": 165,
      "local_price_per_100g": 196.97,
      "fx_local_per_usd": 49.7628,
      "usd_price_can": 6.53,
      "usd_per_100g": 3.9582,
      "usd_per_165g_equiv": 6.53,
      "index_vs_us": 245.1,
      "implied_ppp_rate": 121.9888,
      "currency_valuation_pct": 145.1,
      "retailer": "Trendyol",
      "price_type": "regular",
      "price_observed": "2026-10",
      "confidence": "medium",
      "source_url": "https://www.trendyol.com/pringles/original-sade-165-g-p-36822599",
      "notes": "Checked 29 Oct 2026. Second source: Hepsiburada 345 TL (via Cimri, 27 Oct 2026). Online marketplace prices. Imported (Poland/Belgium); high inflation, price moves fast.",
      "fx_source": "ECB reference rate 2026-10-26 (cross via EUR/USD 1.1188)",
      "retrieved": "2026-10-27",
      "vat_rate_pct": 1,
      "vat_status": "confirmed",
      "vat_basis": "Reduced: KDV List I (A) item 16, all goods of HS chapter 20",
      "vat_source": "https://cdn.gib.gov.tr/api/gibportal-file/file/getFileResources?objectKey=arsiv%2Fyardim-kaynaklar%2Fyararli-bilgiler%2Fkdv-oranlari.pdf",
      "usd_per_100g_ex_vat": 3.919,
      "index_ex_vat_vs_us": 242.7
    },
    {
      "rank_most_expensive": 2,
      "iso2": "HU",
      "country": "Hungary",
      "region": "Europe",
      "currency": "HUF",
      "local_price": 1699,
      "pack_grams": 165,
      "local_price_per_100g": 1029.7,
      "fx_local_per_usd": 328.4322,
      "usd_price_can": 5.17,
      "usd_per_100g": 3.1352,
      "usd_per_165g_equiv": 5.17,
      "index_vs_us": 194.2,
      "implied_ppp_rate": 637.7199,
      "currency_valuation_pct": 94.2,
      "retailer": "Auchan / Tesco",
      "price_type": "regular",
      "price_observed": "2026-10",
      "confidence": "high",
      "source_url": "https://auchan.hu/shop/pringles-original-natur-snack-165-g.p-579820",
      "notes": "Standard 165 g can, 1,699 Ft at Auchan and Tesco (https://bevasarlas.tesco.hu/shop/hu-HU/products/209563878), checked 29 Oct 2026. A smaller 125 g can also exists (1,499 Ft at Kifli, a higher per-100 g price); not used under the standard-can rule.",
      "fx_source": "ECB reference rate 2026-10-26 (cross via EUR/USD 1.1188)",
      "retrieved": "2026-10-27",
      "vat_rate_pct": 27,
      "vat_status": "confirmed",
      "vat_basis": "Standard rate; crisps not in the 5%/18% lists",
      "vat_source": "https://nav.gov.hu/ado/adozasi_kerdes/20261.-adozasi-kerdes---a-18-os-afakulcs-ala-tartozo-termekekrol",
      "usd_per_100g_ex_vat": 2.4687,
      "index_ex_vat_vs_us": 152.9
    },
    {
      "rank_most_expensive": 3,
      "iso2": "RU",
      "country": "Russia",
      "region": "Europe",
      "currency": "RUB",
      "local_price": 399,
      "pack_grams": 165,
      "local_price_per_100g": 241.82,
      "fx_local_per_usd": 81.1255,
      "usd_price_can": 4.92,
      "usd_per_100g": 2.9808,
      "usd_per_165g_equiv": 4.92,
      "index_vs_us": 184.6,
      "implied_ppp_rate": 149.7647,
      "currency_valuation_pct": 84.6,
      "retailer": "VkusVill",
      "price_type": "regular",
      "price_observed": "2026-10",
      "confidence": "medium",
      "source_url": "https://vkusvill.ru/goods/chipsy-kartofelnye-pringles-original-165-g-79909/",
      "notes": "",
      "fx_source": "Bank of Russia official rate 2026-10-23 (myfin.by archive)",
      "retrieved": "2026-10-27",
      "vat_rate_pct": 22,
      "vat_status": "unconfirmed",
      "vat_basis": "Standard rate rose to 22% on 1 Jan 2026 (FNS); crisps assumed not on the 10% food list",
      "vat_source": "https://www.nalog.gov.ru/rn25/news/activities_fts/16596495/",
      "usd_per_100g_ex_vat": 2.4433,
      "index_ex_vat_vs_us": 151.3
    },
    {
      "rank_most_expensive": 4,
      "iso2": "AU",
      "country": "Australia",
      "region": "Oceania",
      "currency": "AUD",
      "local_price": 5.5,
      "pack_grams": 134,
      "local_price_per_100g": 4.1,
      "fx_local_per_usd": 1.4236,
      "usd_price_can": 3.86,
      "usd_per_100g": 2.8832,
      "usd_per_165g_equiv": 4.76,
      "index_vs_us": 178.6,
      "implied_ppp_rate": 2.542,
      "currency_valuation_pct": 78.6,
      "retailer": "Coles",
      "price_type": "regular",
      "price_observed": "2026-10",
      "confidence": "high",
      "source_url": "https://www.coles.com.au/product/pringles-original-salted-stacked-potato-chips-134g-2784047",
      "notes": "$4.10/100g; frequently on special at $4.00 or half price.",
      "fx_source": "ECB reference rate 2026-10-26 (cross via EUR/USD 1.1188)",
      "retrieved": "2026-10-27",
      "vat_rate_pct": 10,
      "vat_status": "confirmed",
      "vat_basis": "Standard GST; potato crisps not GST-free (GST Act Sch. 1 item 15)",
      "vat_source": "https://www.ato.gov.au/businesses-and-organisations/gst-excise-and-indirect-taxes/gst/in-detail/your-industry/gst-and-food/taxable-food",
      "usd_per_100g_ex_vat": 2.6211,
      "index_ex_vat_vs_us": 162.3
    },
    {
      "rank_most_expensive": 5,
      "iso2": "PL",
      "country": "Poland",
      "region": "Europe",
      "currency": "PLN",
      "local_price": 17.81,
      "pack_grams": 165,
      "local_price_per_100g": 10.79,
      "fx_local_per_usd": 3.9362,
      "usd_price_can": 4.52,
      "usd_per_100g": 2.7422,
      "usd_per_165g_equiv": 4.52,
      "index_vs_us": 169.8,
      "implied_ppp_rate": 6.685,
      "currency_valuation_pct": 69.8,
      "retailer": "Kaufland.pl marketplace seller",
      "price_type": "marketplace",
      "price_observed": "2026-10",
      "confidence": "low",
      "source_url": "https://www.kaufland.pl/product/491849545/",
      "notes": "Third-party seller on Kaufland marketplace, not a store shelf price.",
      "fx_source": "ECB reference rate 2026-10-26 (cross via EUR/USD 1.1188)",
      "retrieved": "2026-10-27",
      "vat_rate_pct": 5,
      "vat_status": "unconfirmed",
      "vat_basis": "Likely 5% if classified CN 2005 20 (23% if CN 21); Pringles classification not confirmed",
      "vat_source": "",
      "usd_per_100g_ex_vat": 2.6117,
      "index_ex_vat_vs_us": 161.7
    },
    {
      "rank_most_expensive": 6,
      "iso2": "CZ",
      "country": "Czechia",
      "region": "Europe",
      "currency": "CZK",
      "local_price": 95.9,
      "pack_grams": 165,
      "local_price_per_100g": 58.12,
      "fx_local_per_usd": 21.7814,
      "usd_price_can": 4.4,
      "usd_per_100g": 2.6684,
      "usd_per_165g_equiv": 4.4,
      "index_vs_us": 165.3,
      "implied_ppp_rate": 35.9961,
      "currency_valuation_pct": 65.3,
      "retailer": "Rohlík",
      "price_type": "regular",
      "price_observed": "2026-10",
      "confidence": "medium",
      "source_url": "https://www.rohlik.cz/1294001-pringles-original-potato-chips",
      "notes": "Discounted to CZK 79.90 at time of check.",
      "fx_source": "ECB reference rate 2026-10-26 (cross via EUR/USD 1.1188)",
      "retrieved": "2026-10-27",
      "vat_rate_pct": 12,
      "vat_status": "unconfirmed",
      "vat_basis": "Likely reduced food rate 12% (official source not checked)",
      "vat_source": "",
      "usd_per_100g_ex_vat": 2.3825,
      "index_ex_vat_vs_us": 147.6
    },
    {
      "rank_most_expensive": 7,
      "iso2": "DK",
      "country": "Denmark",
      "region": "Europe",
      "currency": "DKK",
      "local_price": 28.0,
      "pack_grams": 165,
      "local_price_per_100g": 16.97,
      "fx_local_per_usd": 6.681,
      "usd_price_can": 4.19,
      "usd_per_100g": 2.54,
      "usd_per_165g_equiv": 4.19,
      "index_vs_us": 157.3,
      "implied_ppp_rate": 10.5098,
      "currency_valuation_pct": 57.3,
      "retailer": "PriceRunner (lowest of 4 shops)",
      "price_type": "lowest_listed",
      "price_observed": "2026-10",
      "confidence": "low",
      "source_url": "https://www.pricerunner.dk/sp/pringles-chips.html",
      "notes": "Lowest listed price; may be a promo.",
      "fx_source": "ECB reference rate 2026-10-26 (cross via EUR/USD 1.1188)",
      "retrieved": "2026-10-27",
      "vat_rate_pct": 25,
      "vat_status": "confirmed",
      "vat_basis": "Single standard rate; no reduced food rate",
      "vat_source": "https://info.skat.dk/data.aspx?oid=1921136",
      "usd_per_100g_ex_vat": 2.032,
      "index_ex_vat_vs_us": 125.8
    },
    {
      "rank_most_expensive": 8,
      "iso2": "KR",
      "country": "South Korea",
      "region": "Asia",
      "currency": "KRW",
      "local_price": 3690,
      "pack_grams": 110,
      "local_price_per_100g": 3354.55,
      "fx_local_per_usd": 1325.2771,
      "usd_price_can": 2.78,
      "usd_per_100g": 2.5312,
      "usd_per_165g_equiv": 4.18,
      "index_vs_us": 156.8,
      "implied_ppp_rate": 2077.563,
      "currency_valuation_pct": 56.8,
      "retailer": "11st (single-can listing)",
      "price_type": "regular",
      "price_observed": "unknown",
      "confidence": "low",
      "source_url": "https://www.11st.co.kr/products/1578768215",
      "notes": "Multi-pack prices on Coupang/Kurly work out to roughly ₩1,700-1,900 per can.",
      "fx_source": "ECB reference rate 2026-10-26 (cross via EUR/USD 1.1188)",
      "retrieved": "2026-10-27",
      "vat_rate_pct": 10,
      "vat_status": "unconfirmed",
      "vat_basis": "Standard 10%; processed food taxable (NTS source not opened)",
      "vat_source": "",
      "usd_per_100g_ex_vat": 2.3011,
      "index_ex_vat_vs_us": 142.5
    },
    {
      "rank_most_expensive": 9,
      "iso2": "ZA",
      "country": "South Africa",
      "region": "Africa",
      "currency": "ZAR",
      "local_price": 68.99,
      "pack_grams": 165,
      "local_price_per_100g": 41.81,
      "fx_local_per_usd": 16.6291,
      "usd_price_can": 4.15,
      "usd_per_100g": 2.5144,
      "usd_per_165g_equiv": 4.15,
      "index_vs_us": 155.7,
      "implied_ppp_rate": 25.8954,
      "currency_valuation_pct": 55.7,
      "retailer": "Clicks",
      "price_type": "regular",
      "price_observed": "2026-10",
      "confidence": "high",
      "source_url": "https://clicks.co.za/pringles_potato-chips-original-165g/p/384733",
      "notes": "Promo 2 for R110 until 23 Nov 2026.",
      "fx_source": "ECB reference rate 2026-10-26 (cross via EUR/USD 1.1188)",
      "retrieved": "2026-10-27",
      "vat_rate_pct": 15,
      "vat_status": "confirmed",
      "vat_basis": "Standard rate; crisps not on the zero-rated basic foods list (VAT Act Sch. 2 Part B)",
      "vat_source": "https://www.sars.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/Legal/Rulings/BGR/LAPD-IntR-R-BGR-2016-06-BGR35-VAT-treatment-of-the-supply-and-importation-of-frozen-potato-products.pdf",
      "usd_per_100g_ex_vat": 2.1864,
      "index_ex_vat_vs_us": 135.4
    },
    {
      "rank_most_expensive": 10,
      "iso2": "BR",
      "country": "Brazil",
      "region": "Latin America",
      "currency": "BRL",
      "local_price": 13.49,
      "pack_grams": 104,
      "local_price_per_100g": 12.97,
      "fx_local_per_usd": 5.5884,
      "usd_price_can": 2.41,
      "usd_per_100g": 2.3211,
      "usd_per_165g_equiv": 3.83,
      "index_vs_us": 143.8,
      "implied_ppp_rate": 8.0334,
      "currency_valuation_pct": 43.8,
      "retailer": "Drogaria Araujo",
      "price_type": "regular",
      "price_observed": "2026-10",
      "confidence": "medium",
      "source_url": "https://www.araujo.com.br/pringles",
      "notes": "Marketplace listings (Magalu) range R$10.99-14.90.",
      "fx_source": "ECB reference rate 2026-10-26 (cross via EUR/USD 1.1188)",
      "retrieved": "2026-10-27",
      "vat_rate_pct": null,
      "vat_status": "unconfirmed",
      "vat_basis": "ICMS/PIS/Cofins vary by state; no single rate",
      "vat_source": "",
      "usd_per_100g_ex_vat": null,
      "index_ex_vat_vs_us": null
    },
    {
      "rank_most_expensive": 11,
      "iso2": "MX",
      "country": "Mexico",
      "region": "Latin America",
      "currency": "MXN",
      "local_price": 54.0,
      "pack_grams": 134,
      "local_price_per_100g": 40.3,
      "fx_local_per_usd": 18.6156,
      "usd_price_can": 2.9,
      "usd_per_100g": 2.1648,
      "usd_per_165g_equiv": 3.57,
      "index_vs_us": 134.1,
      "implied_ppp_rate": 24.958,
      "currency_valuation_pct": 34.1,
      "retailer": "Walmart México",
      "price_type": "regular",
      "price_observed": "2026-10",
      "confidence": "high",
      "source_url": "https://www.walmart.com.mx/ip/papas-pringles-sabor-original-134-g/00750100806957",
      "notes": "Soriana sells the 124 g can at the same MXN 54.",
      "fx_source": "ECB reference rate 2026-10-26 (cross via EUR/USD 1.1188)",
      "retrieved": "2026-10-27",
      "vat_rate_pct": null,
      "vat_status": "unconfirmed",
      "vat_basis": "IVA 0% vs 16% for botanas not confirmed (IEPS 8% excise also applies to high-calorie snacks)",
      "vat_source": "",
      "usd_per_100g_ex_vat": null,
      "index_ex_vat_vs_us": null
    },
    {
      "rank_most_expensive": 12,
      "iso2": "CH",
      "country": "Switzerland",
      "region": "Europe",
      "currency": "CHF",
      "local_price": 3.3,
      "pack_grams": 185,
      "local_price_per_100g": 1.78,
      "fx_local_per_usd": 0.8262,
      "usd_price_can": 3.99,
      "usd_per_100g": 2.1591,
      "usd_per_165g_equiv": 3.56,
      "index_vs_us": 133.7,
      "implied_ppp_rate": 1.1047,
      "currency_valuation_pct": 33.7,
      "retailer": "Denner",
      "price_type": "regular",
      "price_observed": "2026-10",
      "confidence": "high",
      "source_url": "https://www.denner.ch/fr/actions-et-assortiment/pringles-chips-original~p1022736",
      "notes": "CHF 1.78/100g, checked 29 Oct 2026. Lidl CHF 3.29, Müller CHF 3.25, Volg CHF 3.90 for the same 185 g can.",
      "fx_source": "ECB reference rate 2026-10-26 (cross via EUR/USD 1.1188)",
      "retrieved": "2026-10-27",
      "vat_rate_pct": 2.6,
      "vat_status": "confirmed",
      "vat_basis": "Reduced rate for foodstuffs",
      "vat_source": "https://www.estv.admin.ch/en/vat-rates-switzerland",
      "usd_per_100g_ex_vat": 2.1044,
      "index_ex_vat_vs_us": 130.3
    },
    {
      "rank_most_expensive": 13,
      "iso2": "AE",
      "country": "United Arab Emirates",
      "region": "Middle East",
      "currency": "AED",
      "local_price": 12.95,
      "pack_grams": 165,
      "local_price_per_100g": 7.85,
      "fx_local_per_usd": 3.6725,
      "usd_price_can": 3.53,
      "usd_per_100g": 2.1371,
      "usd_per_165g_equiv": 3.53,
      "index_vs_us": 132.4,
      "implied_ppp_rate": 4.8608,
      "currency_valuation_pct": 32.4,
      "retailer": "Lulu Hypermarket",
      "price_type": "regular",
      "price_observed": "2026-10",
      "confidence": "medium",
      "source_url": "https://gcc.luluhypermarket.com/en-ae/pringles-original-chips-165-g/p/22635",
      "notes": "",
      "fx_source": "UAE dirham fixed USD peg",
      "retrieved": "2026-10-27",
      "vat_rate_pct": 5,
      "vat_status": "confirmed",
      "vat_basis": "Standard rate; food standard-rated",
      "vat_source": "https://tax.gov.ae/en/faq.aspx?keyword=What+is+the+standard+rate+of+VAT+in+the+UAE%3F",
      "usd_per_100g_ex_vat": 2.0353,
      "index_ex_vat_vs_us": 126.1
    },
    {
      "rank_most_expensive": 14,
      "iso2": "GB",
      "country": "United Kingdom",
      "region": "Europe",
      "currency": "GBP",
      "local_price": 2.5,
      "pack_grams": 165,
      "local_price_per_100g": 1.52,
      "fx_local_per_usd": 0.7492,
      "usd_price_can": 3.34,
      "usd_per_100g": 2.0224,
      "usd_per_165g_equiv": 3.34,
      "index_vs_us": 125.3,
      "implied_ppp_rate": 0.9384,
      "currency_valuation_pct": 25.3,
      "retailer": "Tesco / Sainsbury's",
      "price_type": "regular",
      "price_observed": "2026-10",
      "confidence": "high",
      "source_url": "https://www.trolley.co.uk/product/pringles-original/XMH650",
      "notes": "Heavily promoted: Morrisons/Iceland £1.75, Poundland £1.00.",
      "fx_source": "ECB reference rate 2026-10-26 (cross via EUR/USD 1.1188)",
      "retrieved": "2026-10-27",
      "vat_rate_pct": 20,
      "vat_status": "confirmed",
      "vat_basis": "Standard rate; potato crisps excepted from zero-rating (VAT Notice 701/14)",
      "vat_source": "https://www.gov.uk/guidance/food-products-and-vat-notice-70114",
      "usd_per_100g_ex_vat": 1.6853,
      "index_ex_vat_vs_us": 104.4
    },
    {
      "rank_most_expensive": 15,
      "iso2": "NL",
      "country": "Netherlands",
      "region": "Europe",
      "currency": "EUR",
      "local_price": 2.69,
      "pack_grams": 165,
      "local_price_per_100g": 1.63,
      "fx_local_per_usd": 0.8938,
      "usd_price_can": 3.01,
      "usd_per_100g": 1.824,
      "usd_per_165g_equiv": 3.01,
      "index_vs_us": 113.0,
      "implied_ppp_rate": 1.0097,
      "currency_valuation_pct": 13.0,
      "retailer": "Albert Heijn",
      "price_type": "regular",
      "price_observed": "2026-10",
      "confidence": "high",
      "source_url": "https://www.ah.nl/producten/product/wi233276",
      "notes": "Normal price €16.30/kg; promo €1.69 at time of check.",
      "fx_source": "ECB reference rate 2026-10-26 (cross via EUR/USD 1.1188)",
      "retrieved": "2026-10-27",
      "vat_rate_pct": 9,
      "vat_status": "confirmed",
      "vat_basis": "Reduced food rate",
      "vat_source": "https://www.belastingdienst.nl/wps/wcm/connect/bldcontentnl/belastingdienst/zakelijk/btw/tarieven_en_vrijstellingen/goederen_9_btw/voedingsmiddelen/voedingsmiddelen",
      "usd_per_100g_ex_vat": 1.6734,
      "index_ex_vat_vs_us": 103.6
    },
    {
      "rank_most_expensive": 16,
      "iso2": "SE",
      "country": "Sweden",
      "region": "Europe",
      "currency": "SEK",
      "local_price": 29.9,
      "pack_grams": 165,
      "local_price_per_100g": 18.12,
      "fx_local_per_usd": 9.9558,
      "usd_price_can": 3.0,
      "usd_per_100g": 1.8202,
      "usd_per_165g_equiv": 3.0,
      "index_vs_us": 112.7,
      "implied_ppp_rate": 11.223,
      "currency_valuation_pct": 12.7,
      "retailer": "Jula",
      "price_type": "regular",
      "price_observed": "2026-10",
      "confidence": "medium",
      "source_url": "https://www.jula.se/catalog/hem-och-hushall/dagligvaror/godis/notter/pringles-032787/",
      "notes": "181.21 kr/kg. Jula is a hardware/variety chain.",
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      "vat_rate_pct": 6,
      "vat_status": "confirmed",
      "vat_basis": "Reduced food rate (6% from 1 Apr 2026)",
      "vat_source": "https://skatteverket.se/omoss/pressochmedia/nyheter/2026/nyheter/livsmedelsmomsensankstill6procent.5.70685bee19c85dd5dd0a3f.html",
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      "index_ex_vat_vs_us": 106.3
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    {
      "rank_most_expensive": 17,
      "iso2": "TH",
      "country": "Thailand",
      "region": "Asia",
      "currency": "THB",
      "local_price": 62.0,
      "pack_grams": 102,
      "local_price_per_100g": 60.78,
      "fx_local_per_usd": 33.805,
      "usd_price_can": 1.83,
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      "currency_valuation_pct": 11.4,
      "retailer": "Big C",
      "price_type": "regular",
      "price_observed": "2026-10",
      "confidence": "high",
      "source_url": "https://www.bigc.co.th/product/pringles-potato-chips-original-flavor-102-g.932",
      "notes": "",
      "fx_source": "ECB reference rate 2026-10-26 (cross via EUR/USD 1.1188)",
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      "vat_rate_pct": 7,
      "vat_status": "confirmed",
      "vat_basis": "Reduced VAT 7% (statutory 10%); processed food taxable",
      "vat_source": "https://www.rd.go.th/37821.html",
      "usd_per_100g_ex_vat": 1.6805,
      "index_ex_vat_vs_us": 104.1
    },
    {
      "rank_most_expensive": 18,
      "iso2": "ES",
      "country": "Spain",
      "region": "Europe",
      "currency": "EUR",
      "local_price": 2.65,
      "pack_grams": 165,
      "local_price_per_100g": 1.61,
      "fx_local_per_usd": 0.8938,
      "usd_price_can": 2.96,
      "usd_per_100g": 1.7969,
      "usd_per_165g_equiv": 2.96,
      "index_vs_us": 111.3,
      "implied_ppp_rate": 0.9947,
      "currency_valuation_pct": 11.3,
      "retailer": "Ahorramas",
      "price_type": "regular",
      "price_observed": "2026-10",
      "confidence": "medium",
      "source_url": "https://finditapp.es/product/297707/snack-de-patata-pringles-165g-original",
      "notes": "Via Findit price aggregator.",
      "fx_source": "ECB reference rate 2026-10-26 (cross via EUR/USD 1.1188)",
      "retrieved": "2026-10-27",
      "vat_rate_pct": 10,
      "vat_status": "confirmed",
      "vat_basis": "Reduced 10% (processed foods not on the 4% list)",
      "vat_source": "https://sede.agenciatributaria.gob.es/Sede/ayuda/manuales-videos-folletos/manuales-practicos/manual-iva-2026/capitulo-04-sujetos-pasivos-repercusion-impositivo/tipo-impositivo/tipo-impositivo-reducido-10-ciento.html",
      "usd_per_100g_ex_vat": 1.6335,
      "index_ex_vat_vs_us": 101.2
    },
    {
      "rank_most_expensive": 19,
      "iso2": "NZ",
      "country": "New Zealand",
      "region": "Oceania",
      "currency": "NZD",
      "local_price": 4.19,
      "pack_grams": 134,
      "local_price_per_100g": 3.13,
      "fx_local_per_usd": 1.7604,
      "usd_price_can": 2.38,
      "usd_per_100g": 1.7763,
      "usd_per_165g_equiv": 2.93,
      "index_vs_us": 110.0,
      "implied_ppp_rate": 1.9366,
      "currency_valuation_pct": 10.0,
      "retailer": "Pak'nSave",
      "price_type": "regular",
      "price_observed": "2026-10",
      "confidence": "medium",
      "source_url": "https://www.paknsave.co.nz/shop/product/5092356_ea_000pns",
      "notes": "$3.13/100g. Pak'nSave is a discount banner.",
      "fx_source": "ECB reference rate 2026-10-26 (cross via EUR/USD 1.1188)",
      "retrieved": "2026-10-27",
      "vat_rate_pct": 15,
      "vat_status": "unconfirmed",
      "vat_basis": "Single GST rate 15% (IRD source not opened)",
      "vat_source": "",
      "usd_per_100g_ex_vat": 1.5446,
      "index_ex_vat_vs_us": 95.7
    },
    {
      "rank_most_expensive": 20,
      "iso2": "DE",
      "country": "Germany",
      "region": "Europe",
      "currency": "EUR",
      "local_price": 2.49,
      "pack_grams": 165,
      "local_price_per_100g": 1.51,
      "fx_local_per_usd": 0.8938,
      "usd_price_can": 2.79,
      "usd_per_100g": 1.6884,
      "usd_per_165g_equiv": 2.79,
      "index_vs_us": 104.6,
      "implied_ppp_rate": 0.9346,
      "currency_valuation_pct": 4.6,
      "retailer": "Rossmann",
      "price_type": "regular",
      "price_observed": "2026-10",
      "confidence": "high",
      "source_url": "https://www.rossmann.de/de/lebensmittel-pringles-original-gesalzene-chips/p/5053990127726",
      "notes": "€15.09/kg. REWE was €2.49 when it cut the can from 185 g to 165 g (2024, vzhh).",
      "fx_source": "ECB reference rate 2026-10-26 (cross via EUR/USD 1.1188)",
      "retrieved": "2026-10-27",
      "vat_rate_pct": 7,
      "vat_status": "confirmed",
      "vat_basis": "Reduced food rate (UStG Anlage 2)",
      "vat_source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/ustg_1980/anlage_2.html",
      "usd_per_100g_ex_vat": 1.5779,
      "index_ex_vat_vs_us": 97.7
    },
    {
      "rank_most_expensive": 21,
      "iso2": "EG",
      "country": "Egypt",
      "region": "Africa",
      "currency": "EGP",
      "local_price": 149.99,
      "pack_grams": 165,
      "local_price_per_100g": 90.9,
      "fx_local_per_usd": 55.38,
      "usd_price_can": 2.71,
      "usd_per_100g": 1.6414,
      "usd_per_165g_equiv": 2.71,
      "index_vs_us": 101.7,
      "implied_ppp_rate": 56.2988,
      "currency_valuation_pct": 1.7,
      "retailer": "Carrefour Egypt",
      "price_type": "regular",
      "price_observed": "2026-10",
      "confidence": "medium",
      "source_url": "https://www.carrefouregypt.com/mafegy/en/c/FEGY1730101",
      "notes": "",
      "fx_source": "Egyptian bank rate 2026-10-23 (banker.news)",
      "retrieved": "2026-10-27",
      "vat_rate_pct": 14,
      "vat_status": "unconfirmed",
      "vat_basis": "Standard 14% (ETA source not opened)",
      "vat_source": "",
      "usd_per_100g_ex_vat": 1.4399,
      "index_ex_vat_vs_us": 89.2
    },
    {
      "rank_most_expensive": 22,
      "iso2": "IT",
      "country": "Italy",
      "region": "Europe",
      "currency": "EUR",
      "local_price": 2.55,
      "pack_grams": 175,
      "local_price_per_100g": 1.46,
      "fx_local_per_usd": 0.8938,
      "usd_price_can": 2.85,
      "usd_per_100g": 1.6303,
      "usd_per_165g_equiv": 2.69,
      "index_vs_us": 101.0,
      "implied_ppp_rate": 0.9024,
      "currency_valuation_pct": 1.0,
      "retailer": "U2 Supermercato",
      "price_type": "regular",
      "price_observed": "unknown",
      "confidence": "low",
      "source_url": "https://www.spesaonline.unes.it/u2/Dispensa-salata/Snack-salati-e-salse/Patatine-e-pop-corn/Pringles-Original-175-g/p/78775",
      "notes": "€14.57/kg; listing currently out of stock, date unverified.",
      "fx_source": "ECB reference rate 2026-10-26 (cross via EUR/USD 1.1188)",
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      "vat_rate_pct": null,
      "vat_status": "unconfirmed",
      "vat_basis": "4% (plain potato + oil, Tabella A II n.6) or 10%; rate for Pringles not confirmed",
      "vat_source": "https://www.agenziaentrate.gov.it/portale/documents/20143/304451/Risoluzione+92+del+01102012_RIS+92e+del+01+10+12.pdf/1dfa8007-417f-dc36-7c61-32435619d0bf",
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      "index_ex_vat_vs_us": null
    },
    {
      "rank_most_expensive": 23,
      "iso2": "US",
      "country": "United States",
      "region": "North America",
      "currency": "USD",
      "local_price": 2.38,
      "pack_grams": 147.4,
      "local_price_per_100g": 1.61,
      "fx_local_per_usd": 1.0,
      "usd_price_can": 2.38,
      "usd_per_100g": 1.6147,
      "usd_per_165g_equiv": 2.66,
      "index_vs_us": 100.0,
      "implied_ppp_rate": 1.0,
      "currency_valuation_pct": 0.0,
      "retailer": "Walmart (regular price)",
      "price_type": "regular",
      "price_observed": "2026-10",
      "confidence": "high",
      "source_url": "https://www.walmart.com/ip/Pringles-Original-Potato-Crisps-Chips-Lunch-Snacks-5-2-oz-Canister/47217461",
      "notes": "5.2 oz (147.4 g) can. Walmart regular (non-sale) price $2.38, checked 29 Oct 2026 (sale price $2.00 not used). Other regular prices: Target $2.49 (https://www.target.com/p/pringles-original-flavored-potato-crisps-chips-5-2oz/-/A-13053936), Kroger $2.50-2.59 (https://www.kroger.com/p/pringles-original-potato-crisps-chips/0003800013841). US shelf prices exclude sales tax. BASE COUNTRY.",
      "fx_source": "base",
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      "vat_status": "n/a",
      "vat_basis": "Shelf price excludes state/local sales tax (varies by state; many states exempt groceries)",
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      "usd_per_100g_ex_vat": 1.6147,
      "index_ex_vat_vs_us": 100.0
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    {
      "rank_most_expensive": 24,
      "iso2": "JP",
      "country": "Japan",
      "region": "Asia",
      "currency": "JPY",
      "local_price": 240,
      "pack_grams": 105,
      "local_price_per_100g": 228.57,
      "fx_local_per_usd": 157.4455,
      "usd_price_can": 1.52,
      "usd_per_100g": 1.4517,
      "usd_per_165g_equiv": 2.4,
      "index_vs_us": 89.9,
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      "currency_valuation_pct": -10.1,
      "retailer": "Market range (supermarket/drugstore)",
      "price_type": "estimate_midpoint",
      "price_observed": "2026-04",
      "confidence": "low",
      "source_url": "https://www.pricey.jp/web/articles/2393",
      "notes": "Pringles Japan has no RRP (open pricing). Reported range ¥200-280 for the 105 g M-can; midpoint used.",
      "fx_source": "ECB reference rate 2026-10-26 (cross via EUR/USD 1.1188)",
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      "vat_rate_pct": 8,
      "vat_status": "confirmed",
      "vat_basis": "Reduced consumption-tax rate for food (excl. alcohol, dining in)",
      "vat_source": "https://www.nta.go.jp/taxes/shiraberu/taxanswer/shohi/6303.htm",
      "usd_per_100g_ex_vat": 1.3442,
      "index_ex_vat_vs_us": 83.3
    },
    {
      "rank_most_expensive": 25,
      "iso2": "PH",
      "country": "Philippines",
      "region": "Asia",
      "currency": "PHP",
      "local_price": 98.75,
      "pack_grams": 107,
      "local_price_per_100g": 92.29,
      "fx_local_per_usd": 63.9435,
      "usd_price_can": 1.54,
      "usd_per_100g": 1.4433,
      "usd_per_165g_equiv": 2.38,
      "index_vs_us": 89.4,
      "implied_ppp_rate": 57.1576,
      "currency_valuation_pct": -10.6,
      "retailer": "Watsons",
      "price_type": "regular",
      "price_observed": "2026-10",
      "confidence": "medium",
      "source_url": "https://www.watsons.com.ph/pringles-original-107g/p/BP_10082521",
      "notes": "",
      "fx_source": "ECB reference rate 2026-10-26 (cross via EUR/USD 1.1188)",
      "retrieved": "2026-10-27",
      "vat_rate_pct": 12,
      "vat_status": "unconfirmed",
      "vat_basis": "Standard 12%; processed food taxable (BIR source not opened)",
      "vat_source": "",
      "usd_per_100g_ex_vat": 1.2887,
      "index_ex_vat_vs_us": 79.8
    },
    {
      "rank_most_expensive": 26,
      "iso2": "CA",
      "country": "Canada",
      "region": "North America",
      "currency": "CAD",
      "local_price": 2.97,
      "pack_grams": 148,
      "local_price_per_100g": 2.01,
      "fx_local_per_usd": 1.4028,
      "usd_price_can": 2.12,
      "usd_per_100g": 1.4305,
      "usd_per_165g_equiv": 2.36,
      "index_vs_us": 88.6,
      "implied_ppp_rate": 1.2428,
      "currency_valuation_pct": -11.4,
      "retailer": "Walmart Canada",
      "price_type": "regular",
      "price_observed": "2026-10",
      "confidence": "high",
      "source_url": "https://www.walmart.ca/en/c/brand/pringles",
      "notes": "Walmart.ca listing, $2.01/100g.",
      "fx_source": "ECB reference rate 2026-10-26 (cross via EUR/USD 1.1188)",
      "retrieved": "2026-10-27",
      "vat_rate_pct": 0,
      "vat_status": "n/a",
      "vat_basis": "Shelf price excludes GST/HST (snack foods incl. potato chips are taxable at 5-15% at the till)",
      "vat_source": "https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/forms-publications/publications/4-3/basic-groceries.html",
      "usd_per_100g_ex_vat": 1.4305,
      "index_ex_vat_vs_us": 88.6
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    {
      "rank_most_expensive": 27,
      "iso2": "ID",
      "country": "Indonesia",
      "region": "Asia",
      "currency": "IDR",
      "local_price": 27600,
      "pack_grams": 107,
      "local_price_per_100g": 25794.39,
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      "usd_price_can": 1.52,
      "usd_per_100g": 1.4202,
      "usd_per_165g_equiv": 2.34,
      "index_vs_us": 88.0,
      "implied_ppp_rate": 15975.1826,
      "currency_valuation_pct": -12.0,
      "retailer": "Indomaret",
      "price_type": "regular",
      "price_observed": "2026-06",
      "confidence": "medium",
      "source_url": "https://www.hemat.id/katalog-indomaret/pringles./",
      "notes": "'Harga normal' at KlikIndomaret; promos down to ~Rp19,900.",
      "fx_source": "ECB reference rate 2026-10-26 (cross via EUR/USD 1.1188)",
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      "vat_status": "confirmed",
      "vat_basis": "PPN 12% on DPP of 11/12 = 11% effective (PMK 131/2024)",
      "vat_source": "https://www.pajak.go.id/index.php/id/artikel/pmk-1312024-tarif-ppn-sebelas-dua-belas",
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    {
      "rank_most_expensive": 28,
      "iso2": "CN",
      "country": "China",
      "region": "Asia",
      "currency": "CNY",
      "local_price": 8.5,
      "pack_grams": 110,
      "local_price_per_100g": 7.73,
      "fx_local_per_usd": 6.6681,
      "usd_price_can": 1.27,
      "usd_per_100g": 1.1588,
      "usd_per_165g_equiv": 1.91,
      "index_vs_us": 71.8,
      "implied_ppp_rate": 4.7857,
      "currency_valuation_pct": -28.2,
      "retailer": "JD.com Pringles flagship",
      "price_type": "regular",
      "price_observed": "unknown",
      "confidence": "low",
      "source_url": "https://www.cnpp.cn/focus/233044.html",
      "notes": "From a product ranking page; date not shown.",
      "fx_source": "ECB reference rate 2026-10-26 (cross via EUR/USD 1.1188)",
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      "vat_status": "confirmed",
      "vat_basis": "Standard 13%; 9% covers only primary agricultural products",
      "vat_source": "https://fgk.chinatax.gov.cn/zcfgk/c102416/c5247431/5247431/files/%E9%80%82%E7%94%A89%E5%A2%9E%E5%80%BC%E7%A8%8E%E7%A8%8E%E7%8E%87%E8%B4%A7%E7%89%A9%E8%8C%83%E5%9B%B4%E6%B3%A8%E9%87%8A.pdf",
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      "iso2": "FR",
      "country": "France",
      "region": "Europe",
      "currency": "EUR",
      "local_price": 1.89,
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      "local_price_per_100g": 0.97,
      "fx_local_per_usd": 0.8938,
      "usd_price_can": 2.11,
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      "retailer": "Intermarché",
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      "price_observed": "2026-08",
      "confidence": "medium",
      "source_url": "https://www.promocatalogues.fr/offres/pringles/intermarche",
      "notes": "'Prix habituel' from Intermarché 2+1 promos (Jul-Sep 2026: €5.67 for 3). Intermarché, Auchan and Leclerc sell a 195 g can; Carrefour sells 175 g at €2.05-2.09 (Open Prices, 2026), other chains €1.72-2.35 for 175 g.",
      "fx_source": "ECB reference rate 2026-10-26 (cross via EUR/USD 1.1188)",
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      "vat_status": "confirmed",
      "vat_basis": "Reduced food rate (CGI art. 278-0 bis; crisps not in the 20% exclusions)",
      "vat_source": "https://bofip.impots.gouv.fr/bofip/2033-PGP.html/identifiant%3DBOI-TVA-LIQ-30-10-10-20251119",
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      "iso2": "IN",
      "country": "India",
      "region": "Asia",
      "currency": "INR",
      "local_price": 110,
      "pack_grams": 107,
      "local_price_per_100g": 102.8,
      "fx_local_per_usd": 95.1855,
      "usd_price_can": 1.16,
      "usd_per_100g": 1.08,
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      "index_vs_us": 66.9,
      "implied_ppp_rate": 63.6692,
      "currency_valuation_pct": -33.1,
      "retailer": "Blinkit",
      "price_type": "mrp",
      "price_observed": "2026-10",
      "confidence": "high",
      "source_url": "https://blinkit.com/prn/pringles-original-potato-chips-crispy-snack/prid/594",
      "notes": "MRP (legal max retail price) for the 107 g can, checked 29 Oct 2026. Blinkit sells at ₹101.",
      "fx_source": "ECB reference rate 2026-10-26 (cross via EUR/USD 1.1188)",
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      "vat_rate_pct": 5,
      "vat_status": "confirmed",
      "vat_basis": "GST 5% since 22 Sep 2025 (Notification 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate))",
      "vat_source": "https://d23z1tp9il9etb.cloudfront.net/download/gstlaw/09-2025-CTR-eng1758171501.pdf",
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      "iso2": "TW",
      "country": "Taiwan",
      "currency": "TWD",
      "local_price": 62,
      "pack_grams": 102,
      "retailer": "PX Mart (regular price)",
      "source_url": "https://uptogo.com.tw/美食/一罐品客多少錢？/",
      "reason": "Need a TWD/USD rate"
    },
    {
      "iso2": "CL",
      "country": "Chile",
      "currency": "CLP",
      "local_price": 2520,
      "pack_grams": 104,
      "retailer": "Jumbo",
      "source_url": "https://www.jumbo.cl/pringles",
      "reason": "Need a CLP/USD rate"
    },
    {
      "iso2": "PK",
      "country": "Pakistan",
      "currency": "PKR",
      "local_price": 1099,
      "pack_grams": 165,
      "retailer": "foodpanda mart (imported)",
      "source_url": "https://www.foodpanda.pk/groceries/product/EG9HJ3/pringles-original-165g",
      "reason": "Need a PKR/USD rate"
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    {
      "iso2": "KW",
      "country": "Kuwait",
      "currency": "KWD",
      "local_price": 0.795,
      "pack_grams": 165,
      "retailer": "Lulu",
      "source_url": "https://gcc.luluhypermarket.com/en-kw/pringles-original-chips-165-g/p/22635/",
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      "iso2": "OM",
      "country": "Oman",
      "currency": "OMR",
      "local_price": 0.99,
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