UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES (Summary of Financial Information of Unconsolidated Affiliates) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2022	Aug. 31, 2021	Aug. 31, 2023
Assets and Liabilities, Net
Current assets	$ 1,839		$ 1,654
Noncurrent assets	10,109		10,324
Current liabilities	175		158
Noncurrent liabilities	8		$ 9
Net Income (Loss)
PriceSmart’s share of the net loss of unconsolidated affiliates	$ (10)	$ (58)