I Compared Costco to Australian Supermarkets: Here's What I Found (Real Price Breakdown)

I put my Costco membership to the test by comparing real grocery prices across Australia's biggest supermarkets. With membership fees at $65 annually, does shopping at Costco actually save you money, or are you better off sticking with Coles, Woolworths, and ALDI? What's covered in this video: ✓ Complete Costco grocery haul with price breakdown ✓ Direct price comparisons with Coles, Woolworths & ALDI ✓ What I bought vs what I deliberately left behind (and why) ✓ Real cost analysis including membership fee ✓ Best Costco buys for Australian households ✓ Items that are actually cheaper at regular supermarkets I tested everything from pantry staples to fresh produce, comparing unit prices and overall value. The results might surprise you - some items are incredible value at Costco, while others are definitely overpriced compared to what you'll find at your local supermarket. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 1:59 - Membership cost 4:25 - Storing bulk items 9:13 - Detailed haul and price comparison w Coles, Woolworths & ALDI 38:10 - My haul + cost 40:55 - Final thought & review Key findings: Costco membership pays for itself if you spend know your prices and save more than $10/shop (based on 6 shops across a year) Best value categories: Frozen items Worst value items you should skip: most of the fresh produce This honest comparison includes real receipts, actual prices, and practical advice for Australian shoppers trying to stretch their grocery budget during the cost of living crisis. Perfect for: Budget-conscious shoppers, bulk buying beginners, anyone considering a Costco membership, meal preppers looking for value More budget shopping content: Recreate my latest $5/day budget meal challenge: https://buy.stripe.com/fZu6oH4esaYFbS... Download my free meal planning template here: https://simple-essentials.com.au/meal... Related videos & playlists: Grocery hauls:    • Grocery Hauls   How to save money on groceries in 2025:    • How I Save on Groceries in Australia (June...   Let me know in the comments: Do you have a Costco membership? What are your best finds there? I love hearing about your money-saving wins and epic grocery fails - we're all learning together! My favourite tools and products: https://simple-essentials.com.au/shop/ Note: Amazon & SkillShare links are affiliate links, which support my channel at no additional cost to you. I use and love all of these things personally. Want more minimalist organisation tips? Check out my minimalist organisation and cleaning channel over here:    / @simpleessentials