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    Organic Ingredient Price List for Costco

    June 12, 2014 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 23 Comments

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    Organic Ingredient Price List for Costco

    The reason that our family decided to get a Costco membership is because of the rice milk. 5 of 6 family members are rice milk drinkers and the cost difference of buying rice milk at Costco vs. the grocery store allows us to ‘pay our membership fee back’ in about 10 weeks time. I’ve been pleasantly surprised by many of their products and prices…and very surprised and pleased with the number of affordable organic products they sell. I decided to compile a list, and mark the list with the best organic options for those on a tight budget.

    When you see a price in red, it means that I highly recommend buying that organic ingredient from Costco because it costs less than the grocery store…and even the same price or better as the conventional, non-organic product. If you are wanting to add more organic ingredients into your diet without sacrificing your budget, I’d start with the ones with the red coloring.

    Every couple of months, there are super deals on a Costco membership and when the next one comes around, we’ll be sure to let you know. Sign up for our email newsletter or join us on Facebook and/or Pinterest so you don’t miss out on great recipes, coupons, deals and other grocery and cooking tips and tricks!

    This is not an exhaustive list and I’ll be adding to it often, and updating prices as needed.

    Final note, prices may vary by store and region. These prices were taken from a San Antonio, TX, store in early June 2014.

    Happy organicizing your budget!!! 

    {More made up words…I just love making up words!}

    ORGANICIZE…y’all.

    Meats and Seafood

    Whole Chicken – $2.49/lb.
    Boneless skinless chicken breasts – $5.99/lb.
    Boneless skinless chicken thighs – $4.79/lb.
    Ground beef – $4.49/lb.
    Wild Alaskan Cod, 2 lb. – $15.89

    Refrigerated Ingredients

    Eggs, 2 dozen – $7.25
    Orange Juice, gallon – $7.99
    Uncured bacon, 4 lb. – $17.39
    Milk, 3 pack 1/2 gallons – $10.99
    Butter, 2 lbs. – $7.69
    Apple juice, gallon – $5.99

    Frozen Fruits and Veggies

    Frozen blueberries, 4 lb. – $13.99
    Frozen green beans, 5 lb. – $6.79
    Frozen broccoli, 4 lb. – $6.29
    Frozen mixed vegetables, 5 lb. – $6.69
    Frozen corn, 5 lb. – $5.99

    Produce

    Spring salad mix, 1 lb. – $3.99
    Caesar salad kit, 1 lb. – $4.29
    Kale, 1.5 lb – $5.29
    Greens, 1.5 lb. – $5.29
    Spinach, 1 lb. – $4.49
    Peeled baby carrots, 5 lb. – $5.49
    Sliced apples, 8 pack – $9.99

    Pantry Staples

    Peanut butter, 2 pack 28 oz. jars – $10.99
    Strawberry jam, 42 oz. – $6.99
    Agave nectar, 2 pack, 36 oz. each – $10.79
    Maple syrup, 1 Liter – $12.79
    Pumpkin Granola, 36 oz. – $7.99
    Chia seeds, 32 oz. – $13.99
    Coconut Oil, 54 oz .- $15.79
    Whole wheat flour, 20 lb. – $14.79
    Brown rice, 12 lb. – $14.79
    Spaghetti noodles, 6 lb. – $6.59
    Spiral noodle pasta, 4 lb – $6.89
    Red quinoa, 4 lb. – $9.99
    Chicken stock, 6 pack, 32 oz. each – $11.69
    Lemon-ginger salad dressing, 32 oz. – $5.79
    Salsa, 2 pack, 38 oz. each – $7.29

    Beverages

    Apple & Eve Juice Boxes, 27 ct. – $10.59
    Rice milk, 12 quarts – $13.99
    Soy milk vanilla, 12 quarts – $14.49
    Soy milk, 12 quarts – $14.99
    Whole bean coffee, 2.2 lb. – $14.99

    Canned Goods

    Canned black beans, 8 pack, 15 oz. each – $6.79
    Canned garbanzo beans, 8 pack, 15 oz. each – $6.79
    Canned diced tomatoes, 8 pack, 15 oz. each – $6.29
    Canned tomato paste, 12 pack, 6 oz. each – $6.39
    Canned tomato sauce, 12 pack, 15 oz. each – $7.59
    Canned stewed tomatoes, 8 pack, 15 oz. each – $5.99

    Bread & Chips

    Sandwich bread, 2 24 oz. loaves – $5.99
    Tortilla chips, 40 oz. $4.79

    Snacks & Sweet Treats

    Animal crackers, 64 oz. – $8.99
    Sunmaid raisins, 4 lb. – $8.89
    Trail mix, 24 oz. – $4.99
    Pumpkin seeds, 16 oz. – $9.79
    Yum Earth Fruit Snacks, 40 bags – $8.69
    Clif 100% Fruit Leather, 24 ct. – $10.79
    Apple Chips, 14 oz. – $6.99
    Chocolate covered Coconut Bananas, 16 oz. – $7.69

    What are your favorite organic ingredients to purchase from Costco?!

    Disclaimer: I have no formal relationship with Costco and am not paid by them to share this list. I am not affiliated with them and am not endorsed by them.
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    Comments

    1. Kelly says

      June 12, 2014 at 9:14 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
    2. Becky L says

      June 13, 2014 at 2:41 pm

      We have a Costco membership and get quite a few things. I have my favorites too. Will figure out how to print out your list and look for some of those items. There are only 3 of us here, so rarely drink that much milk any more. But wind up buying it on sale when our fav brand is on sale at Walgreens quite often, Spring Valley Dairy. Thanks!

      Reply
    3. Dawn says

      June 13, 2014 at 9:40 pm

      We LOVE the frozen fruits and veggies, chicken and ground beef and especially the chicken stock.

      Reply
    4. Amanda says

      June 14, 2014 at 10:31 am

      Are all of the items listed organic products (including the eggs and meat) or just items in red? Thanks for the great information!

      Reply
      • Jenn K says

        June 16, 2014 at 9:43 pm

        All of the items are organic on this list. The red ones are really great values and a great starting point.

        Reply
    5. Susan says

      June 17, 2014 at 9:22 pm

      Costco now has frozen organic strawberries!!

      Reply
    6. dee says

      July 9, 2014 at 9:57 pm

      Thank you for this helpful list!

      Reply
    7. Annemarie (Real Food Real Deals) says

      July 10, 2014 at 3:19 pm

      Here in the Boston area, the chia seed price at Costco is dramatically cheaper than at the other stores. On the other hand, organic milk at Costco comes out to almost $8 per gallon. This is more expensive than at any other store in my area, including Whole Foods ($5.79/gallon) and Trader Joe’s ($5.99/gallon).

      Reply
    8. Heather @ My Overflowing Cup says

      July 10, 2014 at 7:26 pm

      Wow! That is amazing that your Costco membership pays for itself so quickly and for one item. We find that it is definitely worth the cost of membership and we don’t go often as it is 2 1/2 hours away from us. My favorite frugal purchases are whole chicken, cheese, and fresh & frozen veggies. Thank you for this great list!

      Reply
    9. Amanda tulles says

      July 11, 2014 at 8:37 pm

      I’m excited about the organic bacon! Haven’t found that yet in our Oregon Costco. Or the whole wheat flour. I’ll be looking. Anyone know how much the strawberries are?

      Reply
    10. Dona says

      July 15, 2014 at 2:22 pm

      We have organic whole carrots (10 lb bag), organic bananas (.69 c/lb in 3 lb bunches), and frozen peas. Takes a whole to get through the carrots and peas, but easy on the wallet! Thanks for the list!

      Reply
    11. dz5003 says

      July 17, 2014 at 9:54 am

      This is the first time I became interested in Costco, but I am glad I did some research before joining for Costco’s organic foods! It turns out that Aurora provides Costco’s Dairy products and Aurora nearly lost the ability to sell their products as organic in 2007. Aurora is not a company I want to support.
      Costco’s organic chicken (from what info I found) seems to be supplied by Coleman organic. From what I have found online about them, I would likely buy from them after some more research.
      So now I have to decide if I want to pay $50 for a membership to a store 45 mins away, primarily to buy organic chicken. Hmm, not sure about that.

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    12. Marci says

      August 24, 2014 at 8:18 am

      This is a great list! I wanted to give you a heads up tho that the coconut oil has gone up in price 🙁 I just saw this the other day. And maybe it’s just our area ones in Overland Park, KS but I was so bummed! It was an unreal price for size and it being organic!

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      • Jenn K says

        August 25, 2014 at 10:23 am

        Ours is still a great price in Texas. Hopefully it doesn’t raise in price every where. 🙁

        Reply
    13. Katrina says

      August 27, 2014 at 5:31 am

      (3) 32 oz glass jars of organic Classico pasta sauce for $8.99 in VA. Ours have also started carrying a number of other things I don’t have the prices for, yet. Things such as a sprouted organic 3-bean dried mix, organic dried fruit blend, gluten free flours, etc.

      Reply
    14. Julie T says

      October 23, 2014 at 6:57 pm

      Are the organic canned goods free of BPA lined cans?

      Reply
      • Jenn K says

        January 2, 2015 at 4:04 pm

        I do not know specifically, but you can always contact Costco CS and ask!

        Reply
    15. Lilli Leslie says

      January 8, 2015 at 1:26 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
    16. Rachel says

      April 8, 2015 at 4:50 pm

      best price for coconut oil, Hebrew national hot dogs, and several natural fragrance free laundry soaps

      Reply
    17. Cindy says

      August 9, 2015 at 11:15 pm

      BPA free cans can have BPS or BPF to replace the BPA ! You might want to look into BPA free cans There not as healthy as we thought !

      Reply
    18. Irene Greener says

      September 8, 2015 at 9:14 pm

      Exploring difference with COSTCO and Sam’s. If I get a membership with either they’d have to have ORGANIC products. Both of us are organic, gluten free and non-GMO foodies. 32 products counted at SAMs. Let’s see what firm cares more for the wise eater.

      Reply
    19. Tamra says

      January 31, 2016 at 4:06 am

      Food in Canada costs twice as much. A gallon of milk would be around $15, ground beef is $10.00/lb, chicken at 11.00/ 500g.

      Reply

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