UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES (Summary of Financial Information of Unconsolidated Affiliates) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2019	Aug. 31, 2018	Aug. 31, 2017
Assets and Liabilities, Net
Current assets	$ 1,344	$ 1,528
Noncurrent assets	10,949	10,883
Current liabilities	156	239
Noncurrent liabilities	8	10
Net Income (Loss)
PriceSmart's share of net income (loss) of unconsolidated affiliates	$ (61)	$ (8)	$ (1)

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