American Explores a Costco in Taiwan for the First Time

I explore a Costco for the first time in Taiwan. The wholesaler is popular around the world, and I wanted to see the differences between the United States and Taiwan locations. It was a very similar shopping experience, with an almost identical layout to the US. However, there are several differences and many products geared to a Taiwanese population.
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Recorded February 4, 2024
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[@JB50713]

I had no idea Costco was available outside of North America. Lol that's wild. Just as busy I see.

[@ActionKid]

Yup, they’re an international brand

[@m.h.english4773]

Yeah, they are even in Japan from what I’ve heard. 😇

[@TG4KHD]

Hi AK, did you know that three of the top 10 Costco stores worldwide by sales volume and revenue are located in Taiwan? In fact, the Taichung Nantun store not only has the highest sales volume but is also the most profitable Costco store globally, outperforming over 800 branches in the United States.

[@michaelchin3550]

LOL. I bet that AK knows!

[@michaelchin3550]

Just as busy in Taiwan as in the United States.

[@ActionKid]

I would say it’s even busier!

[@kevinkerlin5603]

True no disagreement it is busier in Taiwan.

[@michaelchin3550]

@@kevinkerlin5603 Busy as heck in Astoria, Queens too! LOL.

[@TG4KHD]

I bet you probably don't know that three of the top 10 Costco stores worldwide by sales volume and revenue are located in Taiwan? In fact, the Taichung Nantun store in Taiwan not only has the highest sales volume but is also the most profitable Costco store globally, outperforming over 800 branches in the United States.

[@donnytucker]

I had no idea Taiwan had a Costco. I do know New Zealand has a Costco now as well.

[@ChristopherDotson]

This don’t even feel like Taiwan feels more like American

[@dream.machine]

This is actually amazing! I've never seen a Costco outside of the United States... Very interesting experience, so familiar but new at the same time! Thanks for the tour of Costco in Taiwan AK! 👏

[@ActionKid]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@philipmclaughlin9636]

I've been to Costco in the UK. It is cool to see the different things.

[@taylorlee5103]

Wow!

[@HengMiao]

Wow, they really maximized their space with two floors! Did you see if they have a gas station there also? The Costco in my area sells imported pineapple cakes from Taiwan for Chinese New Year, and they also carry other various Asian food items. 😃 It's cool to see the setup is similar to the warehouses in the states and of course the free food samples! 😎 Thank you for sharing this Costco tour in Taiwan, AK! 🤗

[@ActionKid]

You’re welcome, I was really impressed by the two floor setup here! I didn’t see a gas station for this location.

[@d.a24]

Cool 😎, starting to wonder where else is there a Costco besides Taiwan ?

[@AlbertSnail]

Feels like you were crawling

[@jarihult]

I don’t have experiences in any Costco but it was nice to see this one😎 1:36 Quite an turnout ,it seems popular shopping place🤔Nice variety on merchandise 🙂Thank you for sharing this experience A K🙂👍!!!

[@ActionKid]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@oxygon2850]

Nice video... But why is the video hip high?

[@cak813]

@oxygon2850: Maybe he’s trying to focus more on the produce and other items for sale. Also since it’s crowded, he may be trying not to film people’s faces. Not everyone likes to be filmed.

[@oxygon2850]

@@cak813 I figured he didn't want people to notice him filming but I mean, that's what he does for a living and I've never seen hip-level video before from him. I don't really care I was just wondering.

[@MM-yf3iq]

Thanks for the tour in and around Taiwan. I enjoy watching all your videos.

[@ActionKid]

Glad you like them!

[@tclinn2909]

Can I use my American Costco membership card in Taiwan? I suspect they will carry Taiwan/Japan products also.

[@yclablee765]

Yes u can

[@tejida815]

I appreciate your setting the scene introductions. Thanks for sharing and braving the lines.

[@ActionKid]

My pleasure!

[@dougchinn2820]

Costco in Taiwan looks like it has more than US stores. Especially in the food and produce section. Amazing. Only thing about going to Costco in Taiwan is that it requires a car to bring all that stuff home. Hard to do on a motor bike or scooter, or even on the MRT or by cab. Is Costco only for the well-to-do? Most people still live in smaller homes, with smaller refrigerators, so local "wet markets" may still be the choice for many.

[@cak813]

Does the milk at 19:52 not have to be refrigerated?

[@classictimmy]

The whole walk-in is fridge temp

[@cak813]

@@classictimmy I did wonder about that. Thanks.

[@tiro_taiwan]

I don't think it is allowed to shoot inside the Costco, but well, the premise is to be caught😅

[@mufinski]

Thanks for the tour of Costco. Huge place!

[@ActionKid]

It really is!

[@Trendycosmetics-os6gh]

It's just the same as our uk costco too. Thank you AK for exploring costco wholesale

[@ActionKid]

You’re welcome 😊

[@user-qv5tl9om7l]

Hi action wow looks real busy looking forward to seeing the inside of their Costco. Thanks

[@ActionKid]

Much appreciated

[@johnburke1317]

Nice video 👋

[@HongingRebel1500]

I've always wondered what shopping looked like from a toddlers point of view, now I know! They see lots of butts and not nice ones 😆

[@tomboston9669]

Would have LOVED to see some of the selection at the food court. Very interested in the prices. Is the hotdog $ 1.50 ? (or the equivalent...)

[@DavidPrissy]

I believe the biggest Costco store in Taiwan is in Taichung, which is also the #1 in sale in the whole world (2023). Amazing food collection there. Very international.

[@benlee6500]

Generally a very busy store in Taiwan 🎉, glad that mostly younger folks are shopping 🛍 nowaday especially New Year is just days away..lots of offering..thanks AK for bringing us along the journey 🎉😂😅 Thanks

[@ActionKid]

So true!

[@davidblanc458]

items they don't have anywhere else or that they think they won't sell. Like dog meat maybe

[@robatsea2009]

Enjoyed the tour, though I was hoping to see more of what the food court had to offer. Also, if "Butts of Costco" isn't already a YT channel I'm thinking one would be a huge success 😆

[@ActionKid]

Thank you so much

[@Lavender-doll]

Love this!! Second floor…interesting!!!

[@ActionKid]

I was impressed with the two floor setup for this Costco!

[@amandad6104]

Nice and clean too

[@andreasbobzin2687]

Cosco reminds me a bit of the stores from the german Metro chain. But you have to be a business owner to buy there. Greetings and have a nice evening

[@MarieA1]

Wow I’m so impressed and I would be like a kid in a candy store in there. Would you be able to show some real estate properties for rent or own?

[@ms.carlettawilson1522]

I love United States Costco I go every month. Thank you Kennth for this video ❤

[@ActionKid]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@vincently1995]

Well. It looks like a American wholesale store.

[@DC-gz2zt]

Costo was huge too busy for me. But AK you never showed us anything all I saw was people's butt and their shoes.

[@ms.carlettawilson1522]

You funny 😂😂😂😂

[@JustMe-ib9uo]

l only made it 5 minutes, got tired of looking at people's rear ends and very little product! 👎

[@ms.carlettawilson1522]

wow😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@jbl3792]

cool

[@DC322]

The same layout.

[@vancity613]

You have two floors at your local one?!

[@DC322]

@@vancity613 single floor layout. I've been to costcos before

[@valleygirl4161]

Even men are using bags that are same purpose as a woman’s purse.

[@oscarvalle94]

Pobres chilenos, según la OMM Chile està por desaparecer del mapa.

[@dhwang101]

Useless 😂