Document And Entity Information
May 31, 2021
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]  
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date May 31, 2021
Entity File Number 000-22793
Entity Registrant Name PriceSmart, Inc.
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE
Entity Tax Identification Number 33-0628530
Entity Address, Address Line One  
Entity Address, City or Town San Diego
Entity Address, State or Province CA
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 92121
City Area Code 858
Local Phone Number 404-8800
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Entity Central Index Key 0001041803
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, $0.0001 par value
Trading Symbol PSMT
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ
Amendment Flag false
Entity Emerging Growth Company false