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UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES (Summary of Financial Information of Unconsolidated Affiliates) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Aug. 31, 2021 | Aug. 31, 2020 | Aug. 31, 2019
Assets and Liabilities, Net |  |  |
Current assets | $ 1,728 | $ 1,398 |
Noncurrent assets | 10,253 | 10,686 |
Current liabilities | 151 | 138 |
Noncurrent liabilities | 8 | 8 |
Net Income (Loss) |  |  |
PriceSmart's share of net loss of unconsolidated affiliates | $ (58) | $ (95) | $ (61)

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