Is Costco Membership Worth it for Australians

Is Costco Membership Worth it for Australians

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Posted 2017-04-17 by Natasha Abrahamsfollow
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Discount membership-based supermarket Costco has been in Australia for nearly a decade, with current locations in South Australia, Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, and the ACT. Some shoppers swear by Costco, forking out $60 each year for membership. Costco sells name-brand products, including fresh produce, non-perishable food, household supplies, and liquor, at consistently low prices.



The first thing to know about Costco is that you cannot shop without a membership. You will not even be let into the store without a membership unless you are brought as a member's guest. A membership card must be shown upon entry, so there is no sneaking in.

Does the membership pay for itself? It depends. Costco products are good value and certainly cheaper than full-priced products at Coles or Woolworths. For those with large families that shop in bulk, a membership is likely to be worth the money if you are dedicated to shopping at Costco. If you do not live near a Costco location, you will be tempted to shop at your local supermarket instead. To take full advantage of Costco's deals, you will need to have plenty of storage space at home- you may be amazed at the price of a few kilograms of meat, but where are you going to put it?

Costco is known for its cheap petrol, priced around 10 to 15 cents per litre less than most service stations. Again, this makes the membership pay for itself fairly quickly, but only if you live close to a Costco location.

Another advantage of Costco is their cheap prices beyond groceries, such as electronics, clothing, and shoes. In this way, they are comparable to Aldi with its weekly Special Buys. If you are not intending to be a regular shopper at Costco but you know they are selling a TV that you want, it is often worth the money to take out a membership.

What is your Costco experience? Do you think the membership is worth the cost?



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