Upgraded Points, a U.S. travel information website, has released the results of a study comparing Starbucks prices at 53 airports across the United States with those at locations in the corresponding cities.
The study compared pre-tax prices at post-security airport locations and company-operated stores near each city center for five items: a grande drip coffee, grande caffè latte, bacon, gouda and egg sandwich, Strawberry Açaí Refresher, and Birthday Cake Pop. The combined price of the five items was an average of US$6.15, or 26.5%, higher at airports than in the cities.
Charlotte Douglas International Airport and Harry Reid International Airport were the most expensive, with both totaling US$34.95. This was US$12.60 (56.4%) higher than in the cities. They were followed by Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, at US$12.40 (55%) higher; and Denver International Airport and William P. Hobby Airport, each at US$11.20 (51%) higher.
On the other hand, Pittsburgh International Airport was the only airport where prices were lower than in the city, with a total of US$21.85, 2.2% below the city price of US$22.35. The Allegheny County Airport Authority conducts spot checks at the airport and requires vendors to sell items at city prices.
Portland International Airport was US$1.00 (4.3%) higher, while Boise Airport and Salt Lake City International Airport were each US$1.40 higher, and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport was US$1.60 (7.0%) higher. Portland and Salt Lake City also require vendors to sell items at city prices.
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