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The Economist’s Cocaine Index

Here’s a chart from The Economist comparing per-gram cocaine prices around the world:


Click the graph to see the Economist article.

It would seem that it’s not just prescription drugs that are cheaper in Canada than in the U.S..

For an economic index that’s a little less illicit, check out the Economist’s Big Mac Index.

Joey deVilla

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  • Odd that New Zealand is such an outlier. It's almost three times even what Australia's is... I wonder why? The artice doesn't say.

  • This is bull shit i have never known anyone in the USA t pay more than $50 for a gram of coke.This is so off..the only one that is believable is Columbias because they produce it.

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