Document - Entity Information Document - Entity Information (USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
Entity [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	PRICESMART INC
Entity Central Index Key	0001041803
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--08-31
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Public Float	$ 2,135,822,367
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		30,205,589
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Feb. 28, 2014