Wow, Yvonne. I know it's kind of hard to compare because my prices are in pounds (so I guess multiply by 2.2 to get per kilo) and also cuts of meat differ, but here are some prices in our last Dominick's (a major grocery chain here in Chicago) advertisement. These are all fairly common cuts of meat and some, like lamb or finer cuts of beef, I'd actually have to go to the store to price out. Also, these prices are based on using the store's coupon card to get special savings, but since signing up for the card is free and easy, the price is available to everyone.
Pork (shoulder blade steaks): $1.99 per lb.
Pork (boneless shoulder ribs): $1.99 per lb.
Chicken (boneless breasts): $1.88 per lb.
Chicken (drumsticks): $.99 per lb.
Beef Rib Eye Steaks: $4.49 per lb.
90% Lean Ground Beef: $2.99 per lb.
Boneless Angus Beef Chuck Roast: $2.99 per lb.
Sliced Half a Ham: $1.29 per lb.
King Crab legs and claws: $11.99 per lb.
Swordfish steaks: $5.99 per lb.
Cooked shrimp: $10.99 per lb.
Looks like it's quite a bit cheaper to eat meat in Chicago. Perhaps that's why Americans have such a serious problem with cholesterol, heart disease and obesity - not that meat is wholey responsible, but it would seem that over-consumption of red meat can't be very good for you.
Very interesting!
Lynn
