Why Costco is BETTER in Europe...

[@daveinportugal]

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[@jhrusa8125]

Because Europe's in the population decline and the line are shorter?

[@HotGockel2409]

@@jhrusa8125 No, because in Europe we speak more than one language, not like in the USA, Spanish and American/English

[@jhrusa8125]

@@HotGockel2409 No, because you have no population because you didn't have any kids.

[@HotGockel2409]

450 million people live in Europe @@jhrusa8125

[@MrBswede]

I live near the largest Costco in the world in Salt Lake City (they are building a larger one in California I think...). No alcohol in this one! And your first image -- There are soooooo many more people in the store at almost all hours. The parking lot is huge and it is almost always 3/4 full. When I last renewed my membership I said I might move to Europe. They surprised me when they said there were stores in Spain so I have been wondering what they have. Thanks!

[@sarahdeshay1394]

Looks like new glasses and your eye looks better. Thanks for all the informative content it is appreciated.

[@marianaafonso1540]

Hi Dave! Thank you for your videos... they are great, with very interesting content! I went to USA in September last year and I am working to move to Florida to work as a RN with my boyfriend. I am seeing all your videos firstly because your english is very clear and easy to understand and learn new vocabulary; secondly.. I just love all your videos! Thankssss

[@pierevojzola9737]

Hi, I visited my son in LA in 1992 and did a bit of shopping in Costco as one does. I bought a dozen Kirkland crew neck T shirts. I have worn them daily for the past thirty years and they are just about to the rag stage now. That has been the best buy I have ever made. I did buy another six V neck ones on a visit to Canberra Australia 10 years ago, but they were of much thinner material and not up to the USA purchases. Cheers mate. Harera

[@aheat3036]

Those were Made in the USA back then which unfortunately is no longer the case!

[@eddiem.488]

Everything from heathcare to infrastructure to food supply is better outside The United States due to corruption and corporate greed

[@irminschembri8263]

Hm, Milka is made in Switzerland and Germany and Austria so actually a true Alpenschokolade ! ;))

[@thetravelingspinster95]

The roasted chicken is $4.97 in the US but it’s probably pumped full of preservatives, sodium and growth hormones.

[@paul_domici]

It taste really weird too!!

[@lauras8674]

You are correct. Wayyyy too salty!

[@jaxfl8945]

It taste different from frozen whole pasture raised I buy and cook from Trader Joe.

[@bradbrown5659]

I don't buy them. they are I think soaked and injected with salt water.

[@maresp61]

I do most of my grocery shopping at Costco when I'm back in Canada! I hope Costco comes to Portugal soon! I also miss a lot of their non food items, such as the ones you mentioned !

[@daveinportugal]

The ones who know… KNOW

[@gracegomes2632]

This video just made me so happy. I guess you have to be a costco fan. Which i am!

[@matthewelliott2213]

The jarred peaches looked amazing and I'm definitely not a fruit lover. I couldn't see what they were in but I assume simple syrup? So good...

[@anamariafurtado7574]

If you speak Portuguese you can understand a lot of Spanish, you are doing great 👍 ❤🙏

[@diogorodrigues747]

It seems he can already speak some Portuñol.

[@morrin4687]

Ei cara, eu falo português, cara 👍

[@diogorodrigues747]

@@morrin4687 Demasiado abrasileirado mas bom esforço. Utilizaste o Google Translate?

[@travelinaway2707]

Great video! I had no idea there were costco in Portugal and Spain! ❤

[@diogorodrigues747]

There is no Costco in Portugal though, only in Spain and with very few stores available (only in the bigger cities) - the closest one to the Portuguese border is the store in Seville (about 1h30m from the Guadiana International Bridge). In fact most of Europe doesn't have Costco, only France, the UK and Spain have it, with plans to open in Sweden in the near future.

[@daveinportugal]

Just in Spain

[@Luckyamor]

It's Iberian Costco. Just like Iberian Amazon, also based in Spain

[@589steven]

@@diogorodrigues747 I've seen videos of the one in Sweden last year, I guess it opened up last spring.

[@euroaussie4781]

We have Costco in Australia, but have to pay a membership to be able to shop there. Is it the same in Spain?

[@Iamdubai]

Milka is from Austria and pro tip: not label jamón and prosciutto as the same product, that’s triggering for Spanish and Italians. Anyway great video and enjoyed it!

[@mikeh2426]

There used to be a store in Porto called made in the USA, and they sold all kinds of things like American cereals, pop, tarts, Kraft macaroni & cheese as you showed but not any alcohol. it was in a bad location in the shopping mall on Santa Catarina. I think it was taken over by part of the food eateries that has expanded three times since beginning of Covid.

[@tlmiam1]

I am trying to learn Portuguese because I am moving to Central Portugal where I hope to buy a piece of property. I am from Long Island where I’ve not been able to afford the costs of living. I’m very excited to be coming on Sunday! I’m going to apply for the D7 Visa, so I will have to learn the Portuguese language, which I’m finding a challenge. I tried Babel, but had to cancel as my budget wouldn’t allow the expenditure, unfortunately. The costs of everything here are prohibitive. My grandfather migrated here way back when from Lisboa. I’m sorry about your mugging, I figured there was some crime in the more populated tourist areas. Anyway, thanks for your interesting videos. ❤

[@musa-too]

Gosto muito mais dos supermercados e dos produtos em Portugal ❤️

[@sledgehog1]

Eu também 😅

[@Kefra1811]

I visit the Costco in Osaka whenever I'm visiting my in-laws and just like the ones in Spain, the food quality is just so much better. I wish we had a similar culture towards food over here in North America.

[@ToniaHighers]

Now I need to go back over to Spain and hit Costco again lol. We went before Christmas but I was honestly so overwhelmed since I hadn't been in a Costco in many years now - I forgot some stuff I used to like I saw on your video :)

[@marko41]

Thanks for another great video. You brought up almond butter. I no longer eat anything almond or spinach after learning about oxalates. You might want to look into it.

[@andreim4343]

it's funny, but you are so right. the toilet paper that they sell in Europe is just horrible. Its so rough, like a sandpaper no matter what brand you try. P&G should start selling Charmin Ultra outside of the US.

[@MA-yc7pz]

Spain 🇪🇸 🇪🇸 🇪🇸 🇪🇸 is always great with food and stores❤❤❤

[@diogorodrigues747]

By the way, there isn't any Costco in Portugal (and anywhere near the Portuguese border, actually - the closest one is in Seville, if I'm not mistaken, which is still like 1h30m from the Portuguese border in the Algarve).

[@Diogohenriquescaralho]

Where does this video say anything about a Costco being in Portugal?

[@diogorodrigues747]

@@Diogohenriquescaralho I was talking about it because I saw many people in the comments talking about as if there was Costco in Portugal (you see, many people that follow the channel do it because they want to know things about Portugal).

[@jimjensen9139]

90 minutes is not an unusual drive in North America. I do know that would get you across the Algarve and to the far side of Madeira but not a long trip to make 3-6 times per year.

[@diogorodrigues747]

@@jimjensen9139 Well, maybe it's not in North America but it absolutely is in Portugal.

[@jeanniestamour]

I've driven 4 hours to go to Costco in Spain from Portugal. 😆 Every once in a while, it's worth the drive, plus I can a whole trip out of it. Spend time in Seville (overnight), shop at Costco and drive back to Portugal.

[@dux_bellorum]

It's a goal of mine to travel to a Costco in different countries, me and my family love Costco that much 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@jarradwright1509]

Our us Costco has the Spanish ham legs at Christmas time. I think each store manager has some say on what specialty items the stock

[@marks501]

Here’s a tip… when you go to costco, you don’t have to wait to get the closest parking space, do not leave your cart sideways in the middle of the aisle, do not leave your cart and walk away. When you stop, stand to the side. If your old or with kids go any other day than the weekend. Finally, don’t wait in line for a morsel of food..

[@ciaobella8963]

Costco in LA was my go-to place with my son for pizza. It was a treat. Now I live in Italy and I can eat the most amazing pizza any time haha. My favorite thing in Costo was when they had a crab kiosk booth where you could buy amazing Alaskan crab on the ice, for pennies compared to anywhere else. Crab isn't a favorite in Italy, although Norwegian salmon is. I miss Alaskan crab. 🤤

[@marianaafonso1540]

Oh! And back to US, I went to Costco first time in California, San Pedro (near to LA) and it was.... an experience. I could spend 2 hours there.. easily!

[@mr.y.mysterious.video1]

In britain costco only let people with certain job titles such as soldiers and doctors into their stores.

[@williampaganucci1084]

Very interesting Dave. I have Costco videos too but playing piano in New York and New Jersey. 🎹 👍

[@speakeuropeanportuguese]

You can 'get by' in spain with basic Portuguese too. That is the advantage of learning it while you live here. My language journey was an interesting one, and helps to understand other romance languages too. I have to go to Costco one day.

[@bluekitteneyes]

Lol i had no idea there was Costco in Europe! Imma have to include it in my next trip to Spain 😂

[@lisajennings7276]

Hi Dave, thanks, great video. How did you travel from Portugal to Madrid to bring it all back? We live in Porto.

[@CostcoSamurai]

Fantastic job on your Costco content! Your coverage is impressive with Spain Costco-it's like stepping into a world of its own. 🌍 I’m here in Osaka, where I uncover and highlight unique Costco finds amidst the vibrant pulse of the city. 🌆 I'd be honored if you joined me on this journey as a subscriber. 🙏 And I'm proud to count myself among your new subscribers too. 👍 Cheers to sharing great discoveries! 🥂

[@jholly5747]

I live in Canada and the Costco‘s here do not sell any alcohol. Probably because liquor stores are regulated here by the government. It would be nice though if Costco did sell alcohol because grocery stores here sell wine and beer.

[@vmann1237]

That’s crazy in US it is normal to sell alcohol in grocery stores too (especially Costco). There are of course exceptions that are similar to your case like Texas, Virginia, Minnesota I know has a separate line for checking out any alcohol at their grocery stores

[@nesitbotica5919]

Wonderful video. Thank you, Dave! I am curious how much the membership is in Spain. I think it'd be great if you could do some kind of limited membership for those of us who live in Portugal.

[@livinginthealgarve]

I LOVE this video! Need to pop over to Seville for some maple syrup:) Were you able to use your US membership or did you sign up for a new one?

[@Gpepp8401]

Hi Dave. When we move to Portugal this Summer, my husband will miss his 24 packs of Rockstars and I will miss the Wild Planet Albacore tuna, and Starbucks Via coffee. Glad there are great cheeses in Spain though.

[@CommoditySC]

Albacore tuna is full of mercury. One of the worst foods you can eat.

[@elainec5333]

I need to get a bag of those Iberian ham chips!

[@veronicaj4126]

So If they don't allow chemicals is it all organic?

[@niamgirl]

Achei o vídeo muito interessante! Consegues fazer um vídeo desse gênero da Makro e do Recheio?

[@daveinportugal]

Acho que é boa ideia

[@SPONCC]

europe as in just portugal and spain...Where I am all of the must haves you showed are in the supermarket at a reasonable price and good quality + many different options of the same product

[@Lepewhi]

I wish we had one in Belgium.

[@davidmartinspresents]

Did you keep your Costco membership? Do they require membership in Europe? I'm planning to move to Portugal and will cancel my membership. If they open a Costco in Portugal I may consider keeping the membership.

[@69MiguelFR]

Membership in Spain is 36€ per year, however, Costco website does state your card is valid worldwide. I have seen US membership cards in Spain. Currently, you do not have a Costco in Portugal, but you do have 4 in Spain. Depending on where you are in Portugal, the closest Costco is only 1h30m away (if you are in Algarve, the closest one is in Sevilla). You also have a couple Costcos in Madrid area, even if you travel from Lisbon to Madrid is less than 6 hour drive. Also, no border controls or anything, because it´s schengen space.

[@davidmartinspresents]

@@69MiguelFR Thank you for the information. I'm just not sure if it will be worth keeping the membership if I only go to the Costco once or twice a year.

[@69MiguelFR]

@@davidmartinspresents I'll be honest with you, as someone who has been living away from home for almost a decade. Some things you won't miss, but others you will, more than you expect. Usually the ones you miss are the little comfort things or everyday items you take for granted but in other countries they simply don't have. Costco is not just a place to buy in bulk, and you can certainly save more than the membership fee in just one visit, but for you, it will also be the place to get these little things. He mentioned the maple syrup, I can assure you it's not a common item in Portugal - maybe there's a special type of cookies you like you can only get at Costco, maybe a beverage or the hotdogs. I grew up in Portugal, and to this day, I still prefer certain items from there. I actually do the opposite trip (Spain > Portugal) to get some of these things, I have lived in other countries further away and I would get someone to mail non-perishable items when possible. For the sole purpose of saving money, it makes no sense, just on the membership fee and fuel you will spend quite a lot, however you can plan ahead and make a weekend getaway out of it, with the plus of shopping at Costco on the return trip.

[@kennethwollesen2328]

I don’t think that I will be making the trek in view of the capacity of my Fiat 500e and it’s limited range!🙋‍♂️🙃🤓😎

[@paulcatarino2209]

Cant help with the range anxiety but I think the 500e can tow 2,000 lbs (which probably wont help with the range), but its a start.

[@ligiasommers]

I love Costco !!! Even here in the USA 🇺🇸 and yes , I buy mostly European products

[@dasalazarle]

I still miss Costco after almost 20 years living in Europe.

[@svbreila]

Presidente Feta Cheese, here in Portugal feta cheese is about 14Euros /Lb . Even Amazon doesn't have anything like it

[@bellychic8]

oh gawd I miss Costco so much, everything about Costco lol.. If you have space in your car, I need to tag along with you next time haha

[@gledatelj1979]

Price that ends at .97 is a sale of a cancelled product . It's cheap but you won't see it again

[@melodyskirvin4938]

Are there sheets and towels?

[@annettegregg8654]

Wish we had a Costco here in Ireland

[@henningbartels6245]

Lisbon is known for pickpocketing in Europe. Though it could happen to anyone - I hope, Dave will be better soon.

[@stacys8294]

Is the US Costco membership card accepted in Europe?

[@jljordan1]

Yup it’s accepted worldwide

[@MA-yc7pz]

Please talk about renting in Lisbon/Porto (Portugal in general)

[@Dangic23]

Everything is better outside of the USA because there are more restrictions than in the US about poison in food, etc.

[@kristina8461]

Awesome video! Have been planning a Costco visit in Sevilla soon! Do you need to get Spanish Costco membership or you used your US one? Or they have some sort of day pass thing?

[@joaograca4657]

Costco membership accepted all over the world costcos

[@fcalba]

I've seen the jamon the whole leg at Costco in Texas, but not all the time.

[@joaograca4657]

Only around Christmas

[@Unisoft-data]

American chain selling wine in Europe? R U kidding? Its like an Iranian merchant selling ICE in Alaska.... And we cook in Europe.... we don't need protein powder or other types of supplementary food stuff. I can't tell about aluminum foil or other packaging material... These yes, why not I would give them a chance ....

[@moltar2000]

Canadian Costco has Iberian ham too.

[@solomonkane102]

Sure it's better, but how radio active is it?

[@henningbartels6245]

Lidl - despite the spelling - is pronounced with a long "ee". But what do you do with a litre bottle of mustard?

[@Eva-rc2xd]

Did they have the Costco cheese cake in Spain? I miss that the most. Totally agree with the cling film, ziplock bags, they are really bad in Europe. Kewpie mayonnaise is the best! I miss the froen avocados here. I just miss Costco in Portugal.

[@maxfella]

I like your videos and a fellower, but a language in three weeks???😂😅😂😅😂😅 These babel is full of...ballony !😂

[@ColleenJoudrey]

I'm in Eastern Canada and a quart of vodka starts at $45 cad so about 3x the cost.

[@candorsspot2775]

Because Canadians are taxed relentless by their Communist govt

[@imisstoronto3121]

@@candorsspot2775 our govt is not communist FFS

[@candorsspot2775]

@@imisstoronto3121 Wrong

[@Precursor-co7up]

You should do a collab with Roman/NFKRZ. He just moved to Portugal. He made the mistake of moving to Lisbon though. He's stressing about the rent.

[@gregwilliams386]

Looking at the parking lot, I don't see many cars which equal customers.

[@paulcatarino2209]

Great video, showed it to the wife and her first reaction..."so were going to Madrid (Costco) this summer, it's only a 3 hr drive from Mrnd Do Douro...our Cdn Costco card should work right?"

[@goldvideo]

It will work but keep your receipt. For any returns you'll need it because the North American and European systems don't talk to each other.

[@jadedjhypsi]

you hit my must haves but hard to find.... =) such a long drive for food though....

[@daveinportugal]

If you’re ever in the neighborhood…

[@travelinaway2707]

Is my canadian costco card good to use in Spain or Portugal?

[@dancheney2510]

My US Costco card has worked in every foreign Costco I've visited. Might need a manager over ride at checkout

[@diogorodrigues747]

There is no Costco in Portugal though, only in Spain with the closest store to the Portuguese border being in Seville.

[@daveinportugal]

Costco cards are valid at any location

[@TheMVCoho]

Membership Cards work worldwide.

[@cindyloppnow1621]

love the Costco in Bristol UK!

[@jwinters9974]

I can't speak on the Madrid Costco, but we visited the Paris location late last year and were extremely disappointed. Felt like they were 10-20 years behind our Costco in Florida. The product mix/selection was very underwhelming, and on the expensive side. Also the technology was behind. The only good point was the food court -- they love their chicken strips n fries in Paris!

[@jean-lucd3846]

Klingfilm from Pingo Doce is the best !

[@louisrios5546]

1:50 I hadn't heard of Makro before, but after doing some research, it looks like it's only for business customers, i.e. you have to own a government-registered business to get a membership there. Is that correct?

[@jeffrosenberg8456]

That is correct.

[@BrewmanCrypto]

how long did it take to drive from portugal? I am moving to Nazare would like to know

[@paulcatarino2209]

If he visited the Madrid store, then its about a 6 hr drive from Nazare. The one in Sevilla is about 5hr 30min. Either way its one heck of a road trip.

[@diogorodrigues747]

From Nazaré it's quite far away either Madrid or Seville. From Eastern Algarve the Seville store is somewhat close, but still it's a 125 km/1h30m drive from the border via an highway in a really bad shape.

[@daveinportugal]

About 6 hours to Madrid. 5 to Seville

[@virginiafeliciano9318]

Oh man next time I’m in Madrid I am going to visit Costco and get some of those olives! Costco bring those to the US please!

[@bistrobmusic]

Seville Costco on my bucket list for sure

[@ceeb1452]

Brilliant video and sooo true!!! The Portuguese loo paper and paper towels are not the best 😐 Other essentials for me - Kirkland Parchment Paper, Kirkland Colombian Coffee, Dishwasher tabs, Laundry detergent and fabric conditioner - the last 2 are like light and day compared to what you can get here. I just wish they would build one in Badajoz, would be fantastic for all of us living in central PT 😁

[@lxportugal9343]

What on Earth are you guys buying?

[@jedi_mapperp4073]

Do they have Pepperidge Farms GOLDFISH!?!?!?!? We are moving to the Silver Coast in June. My Autistic son eats Goldfish daily.

[@x1achilles99]

Fortunately there's not one thing at Costco that I can't live without. I'm just amazed that you drove 7 hours from somewhere near Lisbon to Costco in Madrid to save a few €.

[@daveinportugal]

I was already visiting Madrid thanks. But you know what they say about assuming…

[@Diogohenriquescaralho]

@@daveinportugal🤣

[@AshleyOliviaDaCosta]

We are planning a trip there from Lisbon next weekend! Is the Madrid location bigger than Sevilla? I can’t decide! Pumped for ziploc bags! 😂

[@joaograca4657]

Same

[@goldvideo]

Madrid Gasolinera is bigger than Seville's.

[@martingroves632]

Costco chicken - $4.99 US and we do get the Jamon leg from Spain during the holidays.

[@pauloteixeira3741]

The prosciutto in the US is not as good as the spanish jamon or the portuguese presunto, because there is just italian prosciutto di Parma on sale in american stores. Since you live in Portugal, I advise you to go to Trás os Montes region and taste our presunto serrano in Chaves, Vila Real. 🇵🇹🇨🇦

[@joaograca4657]

Until you try Jamon pata negra from Spain (very expensive) you’ll never want to eat regular presuito again

[@Americanmapping44]

I have never been to a costco so I wouldnt know a difference lol but was interesting to see they had one in spain

[@daveinportugal]

You’re not missing much haha

[@viart4212]

No Costco in Portugal?

[@HotGockel2409]

Milka is a German Brand

[@avitalsheva]

One of best non food COSTCO is a Winchester 308 .. at least in US ....

[@ralimanpt]

Did you find spanish prices equivalent to portuguese prices, less or over portuguese similar products?

[@daveinportugal]

Tough to say because I was in Costco where everything was cheaper than Portugal for the quantity because of the bulk. However every day things like coffee, beers, and most food seemed to be the same or less than Portugal. My Portuguese friend and I were both pretty surprised at how affordable Madrid was for how big of a city it is. Petrol was certainly considerably cheaper of course

[@MamaLlama007]

Neat, interesting video! Blech, canned fish. Sorry, not sorry. Haha

Does anyone know if they actually are opening one in Valencia, Spain? There are a couple of news saying that but then there is no info or anything to be found. Perhaps, fake news?

[@prednosttrake]

Those Spaniards should be appreciative of that Kirkland Brand Wine.

[@MariaSantos-fw8vu]

I love Costco 🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@rickchandler2570]

I agree about the TP. Not a fan of it here in PT. Fancy TP is pink. haha

[@daveinportugal]

😂

[@Pupui89]

More European food additives are banned in US btw than the other way around….

[@parpar3]

Milka is the cheapest, lowest-quality chocolate you can get (except non-brand products).

[@jaakko777]

no Costco here (Finland)

[@albertojoseph6076]

Portuguese, I want to learn Portuguese cause I want to move to Portugal. babble baby

[@jsilvamaintenance]

Boa sorte

[@Nyanfood]

BTW the costco kewpie mayo does NOT taste like the kewpie mayo from Japan. The Japanese one is more umami and richer. The US one feels like it skimped on something. It's lacking depth. It is probably good enough for making a sandwich if you're used to much worse US mayo, but between costco kewpie and Hellman's, Hellman's is a better value AND taste for mayo. Real Kewpie is much better.

[@MichaelStrong0112]

Uh, all of those stores, Costco and otherwise, are capitalism, bringing value at competitive prices to benefit the public, you, and me. Only CRONY capitalism is evil (entangled with government or oligarchs determining the winners and creating monopolies). Legit capitalism has raised more people out of poverty than any other economic construct. You are SPOT ON, though, about the unhealthy crap in American processed food. Enjoy the wonderful aspects of Europe. Wish we could spend some extended time there. :) Salud!

[@candorsspot2775]

There's no such thing as crony capitalism. The state deciding winners and losers is socialistic.

[@RFMvids70]

I just got my membership so I'm still exploring. #RFMvids