Shocking! COSTCO USA vs COSTCO UK price comparison! HUGE food shopping haul!

#costco #usavsuk
Hey FreeGang! Thanks for tuning into another video in our USA vs UK grocery shopping short series!
Today we do a special but shocking price comparison between Costco USA and Costco UK, to see which is better and the best value.
We compares prices of Costco USA against an Costco UK vegan haul and compare the prices of the groceries, and share with you which we think is best!
We make these videos to bring smiles and entertain you, these videos are also good for anyone looking for money saving tips, shopping at Costco US or Costco UK, shopping on a budget, anyone conscious of the cost of living or their financial situation, or anyone just trying to save money! So hopefully it can help you with personal finance. We hope you enjoy these USA vs UK Aldi hauls.
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[@FamilyFreedom]

Hey FreeGang! Which do you think will be cheaper - COSTCO USA 🇺🇸 or COSTCO UK 🇬🇧? 😊

[@ChloeSinclair-jt5kj]

Usa

[@rmlrl1971]

In the US food isn't taxed.

[@francescaromana1730]

In the USA you have to add the tax because it isn’t included the final price isn’t the same of the price tag

[@lorrainetrotter4737]

@@francescaromana1730 It depends. Taxes are decided by state. I live in WA and we don't have any tax on food. Soft drinks are I think. Oregon doesn't have any sales tax but I think it is one of the few (maybe there are two?)

[@Queue01]

Hey guys, just like Heinz, Green Giant is an American brand. Started in MN, early 1900s

[@FamilyFreedom]

Wow, we didn't know that, thanks for the info 👌🙂

[@66ft]

I believe America and the UK have different rules on what can be labeled organic and what can not. It may explain why you see so many more "organic" branded products in the US.

[@FamilyFreedom]

That's a good point! Thank you for sharing 😊

[@snowysnowyriver]

Here in the UK the legal standards for organic food is extremely high. We have a huge amount of soil testing, product testing, licencing and certification before a product can be labelled organic. That goes for imported food as well, especially food from outside the EU. Food that comes from outside the EU which claims to be organic rarely make it as far as our supermarket shelves.

[@Jennyandersonjenny]

Quaker oat sachets in America have twice the amount of sugar and additives. Uk food laws in general are more stricter and better as it keeps the country healthy.

[@Jennyandersonjenny]

And people might see oats as a healthy option for breakfast.

[@Jennyandersonjenny]

@@neutrino78x well I was merly stating a difference. I don't think the UK limit the amount of sugar in oat sachets, maybe its because consumers would think its too sweet and not buy it. But the government is now calling on manufactors to lower the amount of sugar in food to combat the obesity crisis. England has 15 million more people than California, so that 1% higher has to be taken in relation to the extra number of population. It is easier to make healthy choices if there are healthy options to begin with. American supermarkets are so big it would take all day to shop if you had to read the back of every items. Im pretty sure there are healthy and unhealthy choices in both countries. But it is hard to move away from things you may have eaten your whole life. And I don't wanna make oats every morning, thats why I buy the sachets as they are easy. Are there easy oat sachets that don't have as much sugar in them in the USA? Or would you have to make a pot of oats every morning? We all like convenience foods but are there healthy and not so healthy options available? In the UK we now have lots of healthy ready meals which wasn't around before. People can do what they please and what makes them happy. We do have imported pop tarts and lucky charms, and other cereals but they are quite expensive because of added import costs. And I think a lot of people don't buy the cereal because it is too sweet compared to what we are used to. It's all about consumer choice, its your choice, but you can't choice something thats not there.

[@lanecostilow6959]

Regardless of the store in which I'm grocery shopping, I always do cold stuff last.

[@davinathomas273]

Glad to see you back

[@leannespear8269]

We missed u soo much ❤❤❤ !! Where have u been for a week free family ❤❤❤

[@KazzyD]

You have to look at the sugar content in all American food, its much higher in the US, plus the standard to be labelled Organic is much higher in the UK than the US. So you can never compare like for like, US organic would fail our standards.

[@bilalawan3844]

Hi well done completely good information ❤

[@fee4900]

In my state in the USA I have zero sales tax. I love it.

[@FamilyFreedom]

Nice 👌😀

[@tammiemiller8272]

I'm glad you enjoyed your time in the USA 🇺🇸 and the Pink Salty chips and very good a friend sharing with me and we tried the sweet potato 🥔 chips too thank you for sharing and also we have Snow ❄️ on our mountain 🏔️ only in MT and stay free and keep rising 💚☝🏾

[@fermisparadox01]

Wild blueberries only grow in North America, so it may not be able to ship. They are so good though.

[@FamilyFreedom]

Yes SOOO good!! 😊

[@sayitskay]

Because of you we are going to get the Kirkland brand peanut butter from now on. ❤️❤️

[@FamilyFreedom]

Oh my goodness! PLEASE SEND ME SOME 😂😂😂😂 You will love it Kay 💚

[@Big.G03]

You should do eating cosco food for 24 hours love the vids

[@lorrainetrotter4737]

Costco is definitely somewhere one stocks up and figures it is for a while on most things. That is why it ends up being more money. But, once you have it all, it will last. I like that convenience for some things.

[@beckscroft18]

Thank you so much for this Video, it's truly made my day after being in hospital. I've been, am quite poorly right now.. I'm sorry to let you down. You've made my mind feel at ease just hearing and watching you though. I love you guys & thank you for keeping me going ❤

[@FamilyFreedom]

Ah Becks we're sorry to hear how you've been and hope that things are getting better. We're sending you all our best wishes 🙏💚

[@beckscroft18]

@@FamilyFreedom 💞🥺💞🥺💞 thank you so much. I so wish I could to type a message that wasn't for the public too see to the both of you but, I sincerely thank you for your well wishes 💓

[@debbiec6216]

I went to Costco's today ( in the USA ) and I have seen your Favorite Peanut Butter .

[@Marcel_Audubon]

I think you have your conversion backwards on the pistachios $9.99 is not the same as £12.49 ... a clear American win here 🇺🇸 😆

[@davidthescottishvegan]

Hi beautiful Katie and Bob. Great to see you both. It has been a rainy day with the occasional sunny 🌞 period in beautiful Scotland. Love 🥰 the video and love ❤ Family Freedom.

[@FamilyFreedom]

Hey David, thanks so much for your comment. We hope you have a great day 😊

[@user-no2mz9hl4f]

Scotland is beautiful! I love Scottish culture - the music, the dancing, the language - it’s lovely.

[@David-hk7ul]

dont forget to add the sales tax to those sticker prices :D

[@FamilyFreedom]

Fortunately Florida doesn't add sales tax for food 👍😊

[@IcYMilliex]

Great vid guys ❤

[@FamilyFreedom]

Thank you very much 💚

[@fee4900]

Costco uk I thought would be cheaper.

[@Jennyandersonjenny]

Yes so many people buy it, but how many people actually do the math?

[@what_im_eatin_uk]

Great video as usual. One thing I have noticed Bob hardly ever blinks when doing intro to the videos I feel like he is staring into my soul. 😂

[@FamilyFreedom]

Sorry about that 😂😂😂

[@what_im_eatin_uk]

@@FamilyFreedom haha not a criticism at all, think it's just the editing, just something funny id noticed 😂

[@therichlife8657]

Green Giant is an American brand. It was started in 1903. I’m sad that the series is ending. Go back to Costco and do a grocery haul with no budget.

[@FamilyFreedom]

We definitely plan to go back and do another Costco video! 👍 We're glad that you've enjoyed the series. Who knows, we might go back to the USA again soon and do some more comparisons like this

[@therichlife8657]

@@FamilyFreedom Definitely come back in the Fall when it’s cooler.

[@WilliamJett-n1h]

Just love watching your videos I have to come to London one day maybe run in to you guys god bless

[@DaxxBlack99]

With the fruit and stuff, you need to think that because it was Florida, they grow a lot of fruit there, especially avocado, mandarin etc.

[@andreaeberhardt8317]

You can probably order that peanut butter online and have it shipped to you.

[@FamilyFreedom]

Good idea Andrea 👍

[@therichlife8657]

Have you tried your Amazon to see if they have the Kirkland peanut butter? I buy a lot of English foods from America Amazon. You pay a little extra. But it’s being shipped from another country.

[@FamilyFreedom]

That's a good idea, thanks for the suggestion 👍

[@treyspiva5094]

Also fun fact did you know that the first friction matches were actually invented in 1826 by an English chemist John Walker

[@FamilyFreedom]

Ah cool, thanks for sharing! 👍

[@ruthsubash5618]

Having a tough time at the moment so was lovely to see you uploaded. Helping take my mind off things ❤

[@FamilyFreedom]

We're sorry to hear that Ruth. We hope things are getting better 😊

[@julieheth2475]

Hello, loved your USA vs UK comparison shopping videos. ❤❤❤

[@FamilyFreedom]

Thanks for watching Julie 😊

[@theappreciationsociety1960]

Precious Katie & Bob, you are THE BEST !!! ❤ ❤ ❤ LOVE, HUGS, PEACE, GOD BLESS & STAY SAFE ❤ ❤ ❤

[@FamilyFreedom]

Aww thank you so much for making us smile! God bless you too! Sending all our love 💚💚💚 Stay safe 💚

[@theappreciationsociety1960]

@@FamilyFreedom aww, you are ever so welcome, and thank you ever so much for bringing LIGHT into my life with your WONDEFUL videos!!! LOVE you all !!! ❤ ❤ ❤ LOVE, HUGS, PEACE, GOD BLESS & STAY SAFE ❤ ❤ ❤

[@BeverlyNewman-t9f]

Could you see if your Costco in the UK can get the peanut butter from the USA Costco?

[@FamilyFreedom]

We should ask them! 👍

[@Marcel_Audubon]

some great UK prices on certain items ... just shows how important it is to know your prices and not walk in cold

[@FamilyFreedom]

Very good point 👌🙂

[@chicagoboy8160]

But you know Costco is from the United States

[@WilliamB161]

Hi Family Freedom ❤

[@FamilyFreedom]

Hi William 😄

[@Nekobaby]

Costco products change constantly, so depending on the difference of date you visited both Costcos, it's possible that the products had switched out. Also, depending on region, products may vary, for example. . . . the products sold in New York would have some variance compared to what is sold in Texas. I'd be interested to know if the various Costcos in the UK also function the same way where the products can vary depending on the city or region.

[@ChloeSinclair-jt5kj]

Happy fathers day Bob you are such a caring funny person who works hard and puts effort in editing the videos.😊❤

[@FamilyFreedom]

Thank you so much for you kind words Chloe 😊

[@user-no2mz9hl4f]

I love hemp seeds on top of a smoothie bowl! It makes such a nice breakfast. You can use silken tofu and frozen fruit (got that idea from Georgie of “Family Fizz), and it goes all thick and creamy. I just bought some hemp seed butter today! They’re such a healthy food, you really can’t go wrong.

[@fionaraeburn9080]

Think the USA will be cheaper

[@unamary57]

Really enjoy your videos. English cucumbers are a variety of cucumbers grown locally year round in greenhouses. Not imported from England.

[@dianebaker5243]

Lovely video too watch thanks for sharing 🥰🥰

[@katiebrooks3976]

Loved these videos but can't wait for your normal budget, family vlogs

[@tinawoolmore5328]

look on line for usa projects

[@kerrihoward730]

And double the price per item for Costco NZ, but if you eat meat it works out cheaper than the supermarket per 100g

[@rivermoon4825]

I use to live in Florida now I live in Utah. Food taxes are in some states. Fl not have food taxes Utah does. It was a big adjustment for me too. Because Disney pays for food taxes and state taxes in Florida. So we do not have that in Utah.

[@katielouisecunninghamsmith4312]

Costco is good either way in UK and USA. I am watching laying in my rehabilitation room as I have deal with life in wheelchair. . But I sure still can go to Costco in wheelchair . I getting my own one I don't if to get purple wheelchair or blue one. I using one at rehabilitation .

[@irenebaird4456]

Love you haul I go to the one in Glasgow for my pecorino cheese it last me about six months as I am on my own I love the kitchen rolls and toilet rolls they seem thicker and a great price love there food and teabags 🐝🧵🐝

[@santoshNarayana]

Costco Stocks items by: 1. Region the of the country Warehouse is located in, 2. How large the warehouse is, 3. By what season it is, 4. Which country it is located in. Costco has locations in the following countries: USA, Canada, Mexico, UK, France, Spain, Iceland, Sweden, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, China, Australia, and New Zealand

[@FamilyFreedom]

Thanks so much for the info! We had no idea Costco was in so many different countries 😃

[@santoshNarayana]

@@FamilyFreedom Yep, its actually fun when traveling internationally to pop into a Costco in a different country and/or region to see what the prices look like and what kinds of unique products they carry

[@PeterChan-z3v]

Sausage boil fat 20 min bun wheat bread 1 tomato sauce mild cheese melt stick yellow packet wrap without shell slice onion 1 rasdish 2 tp

[@l9685]

Oh its okay to treat yourself once in a while. We all have impulse buys.

[@donnasherriff8828]

Me and Ian went to our Costco in Southampton we walked there which took ages to then find out we don’t qualify for a Costco card and Dont know anyone with one either so we couldn’t go in was gutted as was so excited to finally have a look in there

[@202kittykat]

Toilet roll, 48/270 is $32.99aud

[@fee4900]

I love Costco

[@FamilyFreedom]

We do too 😁

[@oligorman999]

I like your channel is the best in the world 🌎🌎

[@FamilyFreedom]

Aw thank you so much ☺️

[@JulieBilson]

Yay hello my friends hope all is ok😊

[@FamilyFreedom]

Thank you Julie 💚🤗

[@ShaneGilbert-cx4th]

Hi ALL ,it's so good to see you doing a Costco compassion. I reckon it will be about 50/50 % over U.K. And USA. Keep the bluesy toy for Christmas, take care and all the. 😊😊😊

[@FamilyFreedom]

Good idea Shane 👌🙂

[@usmc24thmeu36]

Green giant vegetables in cans is not a UK brand it is american company

[@lanamitchell6592]

Hi family freedom hope you are well and having a good day! Ooo that massive bag of candy kittens I would eat it all😂😂only if there the strawberry ones! My mum would eat that whole bag of walnuts😂. I was thinking at the end ooo pokemon cards where did that come from😂then I saw bluey 😂I'm like yep they got distracted by the stuff😂. Take care Just keep rising 💚🌻🌿

[@FamilyFreedom]

Hi Lana, hope you are well and having a good day too!! Yes we would definitely eat the whole bag of Candy kittens 😂 Tell your Mum that walnuts are really good for the brain, we just found that out recently :) Yes you know what we're like for getting distracted by the stuff 😂😂😂 (especially me - Katie) Sending big love to you and you lovely Mum!! Take care Just keep rising 💚🌻🌿

[@MssErika]

I feel like you should also compare the ingredients in UK vs US as same brands and stuff have different things in them which may determine value.

[@FamilyFreedom]

Great point! 👌🙂

[@BooopX]

I'm glad you got to spend time in Florida. My family and I went to Sacks store on edgewater Dr. Thank you for the review on the store.

[@FamilyFreedom]

We're glad that you found it! 👍

[@LittleBitofSunshine]

Always get so jealous of Costco we don’t have it in Ireland but it always looks so good! I always see snacks id love to try there haha And I think Katie has a Rodger’s trip planned in her mind 😂❤️ maybe only eating Rodger’s food for 24 hours ❤️

[@FamilyFreedom]

That's a fun idea Shauna! 👍 And regarding the Roger's trip . . . we've just been to the biggest one and have the video coming up soon 😃

[@LittleBitofSunshine]

@@FamilyFreedom oh oh oh!!!! Now I’m super excited! 🥺🥺🥺

[@cazzyw7855]

Loved watching this and the difference in prices, great video family freedom . Xx

[@FamilyFreedom]

Thank you Cazzy 🤗💚

[@fionaraeburn9080]

Hope everything is ok

[@johnconway4161]

great video guys

[@FamilyFreedom]

Thanks John! Glad you enjoyed it 🤗

[@johnconway4161]

​@@FamilyFreedom you're welcome guys I really enjoy watching all of your videos from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@fayecox9401]

I love going to costco

[@annettegregg8654]

Love Costco and Sam's club. But unfortunately here in Ireland, we don't have either. Costco needs to open up here

[@FamilyFreedom]

You definitely need a Costco over there in Ireland Annette! We hope they open some 🙏😊

[@annettegregg8654]

@@FamilyFreedom Hopefully 😉

[@202kittykat]

I’m going to rewatch later and take notes. I’m going to Costco here in Australia at end of month so will do a comparison. I know the chips/crisps are around $12.99 which is roughly £7

[@Knightowl1980]

Kirkland is the in house brand by Costco. They just contract out another supplier to slightly alter their recipe and then slap Kirkland on it.

[@WilliamB161]

Great video thanks for sharing ❤

[@FamilyFreedom]

Thank you so much William 🤗

[@kathrynbroome5966]

not bin for a long time the big chips are in the uk and they do have alot of organic to x the diced toms are quite dear you get a tin in a shop for 60p ish

[@Ionabrodie69]

Difference is British food is regulated and has no nasties in like US counterparts.. so our non organic is just as good as their “ organic” but our Organic beats theirs hands down..🤷‍♀️

[@snowysnowyriver]

Absolutely! Here in the UK the legal standards for organic food is extremely high. We have a huge amount of soil testing, product testing, licencing and certification before a product can be labelled organic. That goes for imported food as well, especially food from outside the EU. Food that comes from outside the EU which claims to be organic rarely make it as far as our supermarket shelves.

[@Mama4d8]

Wait, fellow Americans...did they start taxing food? I need to pay more attention but they didn't used to tax most food.

[@jessicahiggins912]

Depends on what state you're in as to if they have tax on food or not. I'm from Oklahoma and soon we will no longer have state tax on food but will still have city and county tax on it.

[@Mama4d8]

@@jessicahiggins912 Oh right. Duh on me!

[@kathrynabbott5032]

Not everyone can shop in Costco in the UK.

[@202kittykat]

The big bag of coffee you were smelling is $19.99 here in Australia and the tin $21.99 With conversion it’s 50% less in pounds (just checked my locals community page, we live an hour away from our closest)

[@leannespear8269]

It’s all cheaper because there hospital bills are through the roof I think ❤