What You Can Get for $50 at Sam’s Club Compared to Costco in Grocery

When it comes to Sam’s Club or Costco, many people have strong opinions. This can make deciding which club to donate your money to difficult, as friends and family may have divided opinions.

Both big box clubs offer savings by buying items in bulk. However, both also have private label brands, which tend to attract loyal customers and keep them coming. Of course, if you’re not currently a member of either club, you’re unbiased. That may mean savings are your top priority, so you may be curious to see how prices compare between the two chains.

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In reality, there’s no clear way to tell if Sam’s Club or Costco has better prices across the board. It largely depends on the type of products you’re buying, as one store may have cheaper prices on certain items but not others.

When comparing prices between stores, it’s important to consider the price per ounce of each item. This is because Costco and Sam’s Club sell many of the same products in bulk but in different sized containers. To help with price comparison, GOBankingRates conducted research to find out how far you can save $50 at Sam’s Club and Costco on a relatively similar grocery order.

Read on to find out if one store has better prices than the other:

Costco

Kirkland Signature Pizza with Cauliflower Crust

A healthier version of the classic, this frozen cauliflower supreme pizza comes in a pack of two. Topped with a three-cheese blend and filled with pepperoni, sausage, and roasted veggies, it can serve as dinner for one or two nights, depending on the size of your household.

Kirkland Signature Caesar Salad with Caesar Dressing and Croutons

This fully prepared and ready-to-eat Kirkland Signature Caesar Salad with Caesar Dressing and Croutons is $5.25 per pound for about $10.18 total. Serve as a side dish for dinner for the whole family, or divide it up into several lunches.

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Oat flakes with honey, roasted

For a quick and easy breakfast or late night snack, get a total of 50 ounces of Post Honey Bunches of Oats Cereal, Honey Roasted. That’s two bags per package, so you’ll always have a cereal supply.

Whole milk

A staple in many households, don’t forget to pick up a quart of Kirkland Signature Whole Milk.

Stacy’s Pita Chips Simply Naked

If you like pita chips, you’re better off buying them in bulk. This 28-ounce bag of Stacy’s Organic Simply Naked Pita Chips pairs perfectly with hummus and dips, or you can just enjoy them plain.

Total = 48.51 USD

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Sam’s Club

Cheese pizza with cauliflower base from Member’s Mark

Make dinner easy with a two-pack of Member’s Mark’s frozen cauliflower-crust cheese pizza. Keep it simple or jazz up your pizza with your favorite veggies, meats, and maybe even pineapple.

Caesar Salad with Member’s Mark

With crisp romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan cheese, lemon slices and creamy organic Caesar dressing, this salad kit makes healthy eating a breeze. Please note that these salads are priced by the pound, so the total price may vary.

Oat flakes with honey, roasted

Stock up on your favorite cereal—even if it might not last too long in your household. You’ll receive two packages of Honey Bunches of Oats, Honey Roasted, for a total of 48 ounces of cereal.

Whole milk

Sam’s Club is known for its bulk purchases, but the big box store also sells milk in standard quantities. If this is an essential item in your home, pick up a gallon of Member’s Mark whole milk on your next shopping trip,

Nature Valley Crispy Muesli Bars with Oats and Honey

Delicious and easy, Nature Valley’s Oats ‘n Honey Crunch Bars are great for breakfast or on-the-go snacking. This box contains 49 bars, which works out to $0.33 per bar.

Total = 49.53 USD

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