That's true everywhere. The high carb, highly processed crap is cheap but good meat and veggies are more expensive but I have never seen green peppers in the USA at $2.49 each.
They (green peppers) are around that here in MN (twin cities burbs).
Beefsteak tomatoes are 1.99/lb see: http://www.bobsproduce.com/Shop/WeeklyAd.aspx
That’ll get you about half a tomato...