Costco Grocery Prices: Then vs Now

[@kianarobinson9022]

Unfortunately I’m not surprised but I am so happy to see this video! I remember I could go to Aldi and get a weeks worth of food for $60. Not anymore 😅

[@missbell1634]

Tell me about it I live at Aldi😁 I am always there and I normally don’t pay attention to the prices but now I do. I spent $121 the other day there and I really didn’t get that much. Have you seen the price of chicken breast there, a family pack it’s like $13 and the jumbo pack of wings $17🤯I almost bought the pass out🫣 but you know what, Aldi is still my absolute favorite store I love it love it love It❤

[@pattywilliams788]

Hey there, Jia. I know that so many items have increased so much much since the pandemic. I could get strawberries and blueberries, etc. so much cheaper. Just in the last year, the increase has increased insanely. It’s a shame. I would love to see more videos like this one. Thanks for sharing!

[@dinabraun8706]

Another good video! Costco seems to have really increased more on the items they make (bakery) and the meals they make are very expensive. The Chicken Pot pie used to be $16.99 (which I thought was expensive in 2020) and then in 2021 they went up to $27, YES!! and now they are back down to about $22. That is still a huge price for pot pie.

[@shannont9360]

The pesto is the best deal in town. You only use like a tablespoon or so per person. That jar is enough for multiple dinners. It is fresh with real cheese but you can portion it out and freeze it.

[@veranieuwenhuyzen9457]

I live in the Netherlands, in a village surrounded by farms. for example, for 10 farm fresh eggs we pay €2.99 ($3.25). For 1.5 liters of whole milk from the supermarket we pay €1.29 ($1.39) By the way, I love watching your videos! thanks for sharing! ❤

[@MarriageMotherhood]

Wow! How wonderful to have affordable access to fresh foods

[@ElePranaityte]

I cannot call €3 for 10 eggs "affordable"...

[@erinsymone1645]

Fat Kid Moment - I love me some Ben & Jerry's. I live in MA. A pint used to be $4.79 in my area. Now, they are $6.49. That's a 35% increase in price!!! I might not be a Fat Kid for much longer ☹☹ That's one funny, non-essential item, but in general prices have gone up EXPONENTIALLY on nearly everything. Here's my serious example: I usually buy canned beans (yes, I know dry beans are cheaper, but I'm not willing to take that time out of my day for all dat lol) for my lunch salad protein source. A can of black beans used to be $0.79, on sale for $0.50. Now, they are $1.29 a can(!!), on sale for $0.88. Comparing the regular prices, that's an increase of 63%!!!!! Comparing the "sale" prices, you will see a modest increase of 76%. The jokes are writing themselves at this point.

[@batgirl1ful]

I really like this video in comparisons of then and now prices. Thanks for sharing

[@NiccHenders_408]

Hi Jia. This was so interesting. We all can feel the price increases all the way around. It’s really eye opening! Maybe you can do the same type of video for Sam’s Club. That would be interesting to see the same types of items vs Costco.

[@batemon85]

It is insane, what the prices are! My usual Costco haul went up almost 40%. Our country still doesn't value caretakers, and the emotional strain of that task. Then, to add on top of that the loss of income because now all my energy and effort is taken up by our special needs daughter... It's a lot.

[@sharonheller6565]

I am a family of 1 but I cook like everybody is still here. They come so often. I live in Philly and I shop around. I never go to BJ or Costco. When the pandemic hit everything went up and now something are cheaper. I went to my favorite meat market I will not be going back because the prices have gone up between 2.00 to 10.00. I love this video. Thank you

[@skkeech]

Great video! Really trying to reduce my food budget this year. Unless it's a BOGO, Publix is totally out. Aldi has gone up too, but at least it's not too crazy.

[@donnastratton8397]

I find that Aldi prices are very similar to Walmart prices on some items in my area. They are right across the street from each other so I go to both.

[@missbell1634]

I would love to see the price difference at Aldi from before the pandemic to the prices after. That would be very interesting

[@MarriageMotherhood]

I just filmed it. It should be out next week

[@sandiemom8888]

Great video. I just did a video yesterday looking at the Costco flyer. The sales start Jan. 31. I wrote down a few prices now, to see if they raise the prices when they have sales. I constantly talk about what prices were like back when. Like certain staple items, milk, eggs, bread etc. It's terrible how high it is for groceries. Hugs ❤❤

[@ayoniawatts8343]

I’m in NC. The prices are a little higher than before, but for the quality and quality, it’s still cheaper than the regular grocery store.

[@jaynemiller6763]

I loved this video. And would love to see you go back to 2016. I too am wanting to put in a garden to cut cost. I live in central Illinois and do see price differences. I think in your last Aldi haul you got green onions for .85 cents and I paid .95 cents. I find myself using up what I already have and waiting for a good sale price. Love watching your videos.

[@judystuart4353]

Loved the video. Did you notice the size difference too? 😱 I’m sharing this with my husband tomorrow.

[@empresskrystal]

Love the content Jia! Keep it coming!

[@jeannettanicole11]

Milk is 2.67 at walmart i just bought 2 gallons today because everyone in my household loves cereal

[@missymyers7043]

Good for you!!! The organizer wore off on you!😂I bet the old you would have bought the two containers instead of going home to de clutter decorations you aren’t using. Kudos 👏 👏 👏 😊

[@donnastratton8397]

I have a money tree I got it at Aldi for $6.99. It has grown so much in the past 2 years. Very easy to grow too.

[@APurposeDrivenWife]

Wow! 👀 Prices are really high. Can you do the same for Aldi and Sam's club?

[@lizelling3073]

I would like to see that

[@positivelyblessed6431]

Hey Jia, great video and yes my Sam's clubs prices has really increased. I use to could get like the beef tips and beef roast (2 in a pack for $22.99), now I priced a pack for $32. I was like no ma'am. I get paid every 7th and 22nd of every month from my job and I have to buy enough until my next pay day. I've noticed Walmart's prices has increased. I'm like how do they expect people to eat especially the elderly.

[@halfcurly]

Jia I think the bacon used to be a 3lb package?

[@JohnShalamskas]

YOU are the carbon that the elites want to remove.

[@EmilyBrandt27]

Hi Jia! Yes please do this for sams club and kroger. My husband and I are definitely trying to get lots of frozen items as the fresh is getting really high.

[@reachinglisa]

So interesting to see the comparison with the video evidence. I’m sure there’s some cost increase trickling down from production costs increasing (I guess I have never seen that evidence personally). I don’t shop Costco but I had been considering a membership until all the prices rose. But the good thing is since it’s been a couple years I have been able to get my equilibrium back with this and it’s changed my consuming habits. I pay closer attention to sale trends, learn the new sale prices when they go low, and I cut out the unnecessary stuff and chose to be creative with recipes and explore other foods.

[@deborc2705]

Oxiclean - the box holds less product- same size box. The price may have also increased. I may still have a pic of the ounces comparison.

[@sashakind6179]

I have ADHD so I was cracking up at myself when I kept telling Jia “just focus on the items” 😂 because this is totally me I be all over the place- 😅 thank you for this video! I’m tagging the government they need to do something about this inflation!

[@JohnShalamskas]

That is why you should NEVER go to CostCo without a list. Otherwise you end up having to go back to the store after buying a bunch of stuff you didn't need. Oh, you should try one of those giant warm chocolate chip cookies in the food court. They taste way better than the normal sized from the bakery.

[@orderyourlifestyle]

I really enjoy this type of comparison video! Yes, please go back and do a comparison from 2016 to 2020. I'm wondering if the powers that be will start to notice that the public are intelligent, conscious purchasers, we know how to math 😅 Thank you for a great video Jia.

[@rhiahlMT]

I remember seeing you in Costco back in Feb. of 2020. I was visiting an old roommate of mine from the 80s. I had my son with me. I didn't stop and say hello. You looked busy. It was shortly after that they had the first two Covid cases up in Cherokee county and I just decided trip was over and we came back to Montana. I'm seeing increases still just from Walmart prices. WinCo is a bit better, but it's ridiculous.

[@gracekhan2961]

I have that same mattress also and I love it too.

[@donnastratton8397]

Is it memory foam? We've had ours, not that brand, for 6 years and there is a slight hump in the middle of where hubby and I sleep. Has that happened with your mattress?

[@gloriaalleyne7135]

Yes, bring on the videos. Girl, I live in Barbados. If you were to step foot in any Supermarket you would cry a yam. Your groceries are very cheap compared to ours. It might be a few cents over or under but a US dollar equals two Barbados dollars.

[@neighborhoodcatlady6094]

Cat litter used to be $11.50. Just went then and is now $16.50. 🙀

[@williamwarren9448]

YOU have JO JOs !!!!! We got NONE this year !!! I LOVE the cranberry nuts ones ! Can’t get them in AZ !!! glenda. I break the serving in half to make them less keto and last longer ONE a night my fav !!!!

[@abbswinston4258]

Your video is 100% to every word. I noticed prices creeping up in products that is the least to notice then across all prices across each isle. I stopped shopping there but still have a membership for bottled water. Sam’s club is no better. I never renewed my membership. I don’t believe their excuse of inflation, ingredients to make item went up, etc.

[@tiffanypritchett7078]

Ideally with extra virgin olive oil you want it to be single sourced so if it has 3 or 4 different country abbreviations on it that is not good because the traceability is tainted at that point.

[@kiathadiva7]

Yes !!! This what Bobby Flav say!!!

[@tiffanypritchett7078]

@@kiathadiva7 exactly and it is the truth. The guy knows his stuff amongst a few others.

[@happycardosa8149]

This is my first time watching your videos and you do an excellent job! What would be nice is with this major price increase with our food if they got rid of all the chemicals in our food and made organics affordable for everyone. In Europe, most foods are all organic and available. Its sad that most families can"t even access fresh fruits and vegetables. Thank you for a great video!

[@CapeCod_y2k]

Here in California I didn’t renew my Costco membership two years ago because I saw so drastically they increased prices. It depends on your state and your city area. I visited my sister and her family in Texas last year and their Costco and HEB Grocery prices were so damn cheap to me. (I’m from California and everything was so cheap there in comparison to me paying over 30-50% more for same items here in my city in California). I no longer see the value in Costco and shop elsewhere I shop at two different store for the deals.

[@STOP.Deleting.Truth.Comments]

I am not renewing either. My family will have to pay for my membership or I will shop elsewhere looking for ways to grow my own food.

[@sharmaj-oq9pg]

Yes, I love this video!!

[@fernandaglavan]

At the start of 2020 olive oil was $9.99 now it’s $17.99!! Hello from Toronto 😮

[@fendiboots4481]

Whipping Cream $11.99 for half gallon at Costco in WA state. You have a good deal with the Land O Lakes.

[@Christine_1075]

Yes prices are 🆙 I get anxiety shopping now😢

[@sashahmargeson8764]

Eggs in my area in Canada for a 30 pack was $6.99 CAD now are 11.99CAD DX

[@claricemensah9594]

Egg prices are like gas prices they go up and down. Ever since the bird flu issue Costco and Sam’s eggs never came way down. Also remember hourly wages have increased too. The 10 pound frozen wings are now below 25$

[@fhudson03]

Hey there Jia! Do you think you would do a Sam’s club then and now comparison 2019 vs 2024 grocery prices! I know at Walmart the eggs twin pack 18 count is higher they are now $ 6.23 / 2019 probably about $2.59-2.75 before then 18 eggs may have sold for 2.15… east coast NC

[@foodallergyblessed3332]

Back in 2020, the Kirkland Brand Organic EVOO was 8.99$....Two weeks ago it was 17.99$.....Last Saturday it was 21.99$......It literally took my breath away. I do not know how much more we can take of this.....

[@courtneyjburnett]

I guessed 50%. Kroger is right up there!!!

[@llgaines7892]

I used to like Costco toilet paper. Now it seems all I do is change rolls. I live alone, so I’m using the same amount. I saw someone on line complaining that Costco must have changed manufactures because it was much thinner. I agree. This is another way to raise prices. I’m a senior, so I remember when coffee was sold in a pound can, vegetables in a 16 ounce can, ice cream in a half gallon, etc. This a sneaky way to raise prices that you may not notice. Just reduce the amount of the item and not change the size of the can. 2:03

[@JohnShalamskas]

I bought a few of those jumbo packages of Charmin at Costco after the toilet paper shortage in 2020. Recently bought Charmin from Costco which has smaller and thinner squares. Everything is getting crappier, and there is shrinkage everwhere you look. Don't get me started on chocolate bars, they are a great yardstick for inflation via cost, shrinkage, and cheap ingredients.

[@justcynthia8581]

I was hoping you shared the link to your mattress review, I’m been searching for a new mattress for a while, a 9 year happy customer is just what I’ve been looking for. Honestly more like someone who is happy with the mattress for more than a year, I’ve never been happy with any of my purchases and I just received one today but I need another mattress. Also I like this video because I never remember any of the prices from any Costco trip, I don’t even look at the total at checkout and I just tap and leave 🙈.

[@LifewiththeLawhorns]

Jia! You should do sams club, I was just in there for milk. The milk is NO LONGER GALLONS.. it was two 3/4ths gallons ..for 3xx .. I was so baffled , we can’t even get full gallons of milk now!

[@mod8076]

Wow...

[@deniceworks6328]

Food is just high and that why I am careful about only buying what I need at any store. Like it’s cheaper to buy spinach or kale in bulk instead of those pre-bags. This was a good video and would love to see you do a price comparison on meats and seafood because I swear those fish sticks and salmon patties prices have gone up by 75%

[@adz5bneweng589]

It would be interesting if you bought the same/equivalent products (price per lb, oz, 100, etc) at a traditional, lower-priced supermarket and then compare not only the total cost at Costco vs supermarket. FYI, back in the 1990's my friend referred to Costco as "the 200 club" because you couldn't get out the door for under $200!

[@huyaba100]

Love your hair ❤️

[@missbell1634]

It does look cute on her

[@christinawilliams2207]

No in NYC l bought Mucinex yesterday for $29.99 less in box now just last year was $16.99

[@lauriekerze3461]

Vote them out!

[@planwithelizabeth]

I live in upstate NY. I used to be able to get a week's worth of groceries for around $100 dollars. Today, that same shop costs around $160 dollars, so yes inflation is real and it stinks!

[@christinekeleher3578]

Canada Ontario at one point just months ago the 4 pack of bacon went up to I think $28 it’s down to $18 but back couple years ago it was $16 I’m thinking. I noticed the prices in the spice isle went up. I loved the box of chocolate chip cookies in white box I believe it was $8 now $12. Also the cases of pop or soda was around 8/9 dollars now it’s $15. Not big pop drinkers but we do enjoy one a couple times a week.

[@jenmv3483]

So your 5.99 for 2 pound broccoli at Costco, is $6.49 at my Kroger. My Kroger Kerrygold butter 8 oz is $4.99. The Kroger 70 oz Dawn is 10.49 in my area. Costco is still better for us. But I enjoyed the video! (92058) these are my current prices.

[@JohnShalamskas]

I like to get chicken thighs at Costco. If you buy the cheapest ones, they were .99 a pound around 2020. Now they are 1.49 a pound, a 50 percent increase. I refuse to spend close to $5 a pound for chicken. That's beef territory (hamburger and brisket.) I like to bake 3 bags of chicken thighs in the oven with some seasoning, pour the rendered fat into a pot of sauteed vegetables, and add a cup or two of chicken broth, one can cream of chicken, and one can cream of mushroom soup. Then I pull the meat off the bones and toss that in as well. Perhaps add some white wine near the end of the simmer. It is perfect with pasta, similar to pot pie filling.

[@bluewave3417]

Regarding the eggs it may be your location. I’m in Southern California. I literally bought the 24 ct caged free Kirkland eggs today. They were $3.79 here. But I’d imagine some other items here are more expensive. So it all evens out.

[@missbell1634]

Costco prices have gotten out of hand! I used to shop there all the time but not anymore. When I go there now it’s 10 items or less PERIODT. I buy the Clorox wipes, paper towel, the twin pack of aluminum foil, masks, Clorox bleach and water and that’s really about it. I could spend my whole paycheck in there if I’m not careful soI had to limit myself.😂

[@caroltipton963]

Save your receipt get $3.40 back on your pumpkin seeds January 31 sale

[@piglady32]

You should check out the price in Alaska at there Costco

[@denysejones4716]

Hey. What did that holistic dr suggest?

[@Karisa1316]

We bought those mattresses and I hate mine. My son loves his though. Although his does seem comfortable to me, but mine is so uncomfortable. Only difference is his is a full size and mine is a queen. Maybe I just got a bad one for some reason?! Or maybe the different size has something to do with it?! Idk 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@missbell1634]

We just bought not too long ago a mattress from Sam’s Club it was a twin extra firm and it’s fantastic so I don’t know if you live near a Sam’s Club but maybe the next time you have to purchase a mattress try looking in there. There’s nothing worse than buying a mattress that you hate!

[@jnouetmorales]

The Washington DC area is soooo expensive 😩😩

[@christinekeleher3578]

I’m in the market for a good well made couch but that big cloud one just looks like it would get sloppy looking. I don’t like leather it’s cold in the winter and stick to it in the summer or if it’s a fake leather it peels and slits.

[@DonnieJ2024]

Let’s Go Brandon!

[@shaylarizzo9337]

Costco is expensive to me. I prefer Sam's. Costco is good for affordable clothes, a more organic selection and home items

[@normaandrews9754]

Same here in Canada. The bacon is nasty.

[@STOP.Deleting.Truth.Comments]

I literally have to learn to grow my own food now on my land and raise farm animals because food is too expensive.

[@0625harmony]

Yes Jim here on MD it is the same. Thank got my kids are old enough to be out of diaper's cause girl.!! Please do Sam club I would love to see that and also back to 2016.

[@dlittle239]

The inflation rate is 3.4% as of 1/25/2024 not the 7% you mentioned in the intro.

[@lauriekerze3461]

Not true, that's only comparing certain things. Not your groceries.

[@dlittle239]

@@lauriekerze3461 It is true the national inflation rate is 3.4%. During the intro she mentioned that she thought ir was around 7%. Had nothing to do with groceries at that point.

[@missbell1634]

Wow the paper towel has gone up AGAIN

[@thekaileykizzeshow1851]

We were comparing the prices where I am as well and everything has gone up here as well, btw that boom chica pop is almost $20 in my currency so $10 US. Yours are cheap.

[@courtneyjburnett]

Girl not your area!!! Washington state is horrendous. Coffee creamer or half and half is outrageous. 32oz half/half was 3.99 now $5.49. Coffee creamer was 3.49 now 5.49 to $6.50. I cannot buy groceries for my family of 5 weekly for less than $300.

[@deborc2705]

11.68 lb to 9.28 lbs. I think Oxiclean thinks we didn’t notice. We did.

[@reneehampton7665]

I don’t think 20% increase from 2020 is too bad. Some things have gone up more than that in the neighborhood stores.

[@nicolastephenson3107]

Jia u didnot show us your christmas tree ..huh??hmm girl

[@TastingParty]

I’m afraid if you went back and did all that price comparison, it would just be so depressing to know how significant the changes been. We all know that the economy hasn’t kept up with our income.

[@STOP.Deleting.Truth.Comments]

I cannot afford 99% of products at Costco that criminally gouging customers! Imagine walking by for years past all those food choices because its all 50% to expensive and I am already too poor because employers are not paying livable wages to buy these goods. Americans all need to start at $33/Hour and up for any job just to be able to participate in society.

[@cbxray1]

Corporate greed!!

[@2GoodLookin]

The biggest mistake people make when shopping at Costco these days is Shopping at Costco. Costco sells way too much over-price junk food and AWFUL produce and bakery products. 🤑🤔🤐😵‍💫🤢🤮

[@paulc.1639]

Welcome to jo political greatness.......he has to go.... 🙏☝️✝️❤️God 🦅🌎⚓🇺🇸 Country SEMPER FI Corps

[@areldia225]

You are a teen yourself😂😂 Your daughter cannot be driving in 4 years OMG

[@dnvr2000]

I like your videos, but you have been complaining about COSTCO prices in every Costco video you have made over the last few years. It is not going to change. It is what it is, and we need to just stop comparing prices to what they once were.

[@marykoufalis7666]

Yes and that is one reason why I don't like her videos anymore because she thinks she's being relatable but she's not because she complains and complains and then buys the item anyway so for me that doesn't show anything different. She lives in a massive house which I'm very grateful they have because obviously they work hard for their money but to complain and go on and on and on and every video makes it very frustrating. It's like lady either buy it or put it back but stop the complaining about the price hike.

[@empresskrystal]

Both of you are literally complaining in the same manner you are accusing her of. If you don’t like the content don’t watch! Why come to her comment section if you don’t like her?! 1. It’s JIA channel that she has the right to voice her opinions on. 2. The title gives away its content which mean you should have know before you even clicked what the video is about. 3. Even if you couldn’t figure it out once you started watching and didn’t like you could have STOPPED watching. 4. We(the people who watch and love her videos) are team Jia!!!!We are here for all and any content. Keep it coming Jia!

[@marykoufalis7666]

@@empresskrystal blah blah blah. Why don't you go back to all her videos and count up how many people complain about the same issue over and over again. I am by far not the only one.When she provides other content it's perfectly enjoyable to watch. I will not have you, a total stranger, censor my opinion along with other people's same opinion. She does indeed complain way too much. We all get it pricing has been going on for the last 3 years we don't always need her going on and on about it. Especially then when she turns around and continues to buy the brand names. It's tone deaf and overkill.

[@empresskrystal]

1. I didn’t single you out in my comment. I didn’t say just you are the one complaining. 2. You (a total stranger) are attempting to censor Jia’s opinion but then say I can’t censor yours. The fact you can see the hypocrisy in that statement proves my point. You are now complaining about her complaining. That don’t seem off to you? 3. I absolutely hate paying taxes and complain every time and yet I still pay them. She still buys the food because she has to feed her family. If something is too much she does choose not to buy it. 4. You can complain about her all you want. That is absolutely your right and it’s mine to say your complaint is unnecessary and invalid since you’re doing the same. 5. Again I wasn’t saying just you but the shoe must fit if you felt the need to defend when you weren’t attacked. 6. Have a wonderful life ✌🏾

[@marykoufalis7666]

@@empresskrystal sweet heavens you do know how to use a lot of words to say absolutely nothing right? We are exercising our right to make observations about her repeated level of complaining. It is tiresome and nobody wants to keep hearing it in every single food video. Can you not tell the difference? The fact that 17 people until now have agreed with the original comment should tell you something. There is no hypocrisy in my comment. But seriously you need to just let this go because you're not changing my mind just like I have no interest in changing yours. Continue supporting her and I'll do what I feel is best for me.

[@susanwelch9496]

Nah... it's not your area. We're all screwed! Bidenomics...YAY!

[@BellyliciousMama]

I watch and LOT of HGTV and the designers are ALWAYS using sectionals. Not those old brown granddaddy looking ones but that "Cloud" couch I've seen them like that LOTS.