Kroger Four Cheese Pasta Sauce 24 Oz Can
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Grocery Shopping Showdown
Can shoppers really save by skipping grocery stores in favor of warehouse clubs? Cheapism compiled a list of 50 staple products and compared prices per ounce at Costco, the largest wholesale club operator, and Kroger, one of the nation's largest grocery chains.
Costco won big, with prices up to 70% cheaper on 43 of the 50 items. Shopping at Kroger, even with loyalty-card discounts, netted savings on just four items (there were three ties). On 10 items, the savings at Costco exceeded 40%; at Kroger, the savings were much more modest.
That doesn't mean consumers should ditch conventional grocery stores entirely. Buying in bulk saves only if the extra food doesn't go to waste. Also, selection is more limited at warehouse clubs; brand-conscious buyers won't find as many favorites on the shelves. And don't forget the membership fee ($60 a year at Costco, $55 at BJ's Wholesale Club, and $45 at Sam's Club). Still, with strategic shopping, a Costco membership can pay off big when it comes to groceries — here's where.
Spinach
Costco: $4.49 for a 40 oz. bag (11.2 cents/oz.)
Kroger: $6 for a 16 oz. bag (37.4 cents/oz.)
Savings at Costco: 70.1% (26.2 cents/oz.)
Log Cabin Original Maple Syrup
Costco: $7 for two 64 oz. bottles (5.5 cents/oz.)
Kroger: $3.79 for a 24 oz. bottle (15.8 cents/oz.)
Savings at Costco: 65.2% (10.3 cents/oz.)
Canola Cooking Spray
(Store Brand)
Costco: $5 for two 17 oz. cans (14.7 cents/oz.)
Kroger: $3 for an 8 oz. can (37.5 cents/oz.)
Savings at Costco: 60.8% (22.8 cents/oz.)
Nestlé Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
Costco: $9.49 for a 72 oz. bag (13.2 cents/oz.)
Kroger: $6.79 for a 24 oz. bag (28.3 cents/oz.)
Savings at Costco: 53.4% (15.1 cents/oz.)
Kettle Krinkle Cut Potato Chips
(Sea Salt)
Costco: $4.59 for a 2 lb. bag (14.3 cents/oz.)
Kroger: $4 for a 13 oz. bag (30.7 cents/oz.)
Savings at Costco: 53.4% (16.4 cents/oz.)
Rotisserie Chicken
Costco: $5 for 3 lbs. (10.4 cents/oz.)
Kroger: $7 for 2 lbs. (21.8 cents/oz.)
Savings at Costco: 52.3% (11.4 cents/oz.)
Frozen Mixed Berries
(Store Brand)
Costco: $9 for a 64 oz. bag (14 cents/oz.)
Kroger: $14 for a 48 oz. bag (29.1 cents/oz.)
Savings at Costco: 51.9% (15.1 cents/oz.)
Quinoa
(Store Brand)
Costco: $10 for a 4.5 lb. bag (13.9 cents/oz.)
Kroger: $4 for a 1 lb. bag (25 cents/oz.)
Savings at Costco: 44.4% (11.1 cents/oz.)
Bottled Water
(Store Brand)
Costco: $3 for 40 16.9 oz. bottles (0.4 cents/fl. oz.)
Kroger: $2.79 for 24 16.9 oz. bottles (0.7 cents/fl. oz.)
Savings at Costco: 42.9% (0.3 cents/fl. oz.)
Cheerios
Costco: $5.89 for two 20.35 oz. boxes (14.5 cents/oz.)
Kroger: $5 for one 20 oz. box (25 cents/oz.)
Savings at Costco: 42% (10.5 cents/oz.)
Eggo Homestyle Frozen Waffles
Costco: $9.99 for six 12-count packages, 88.8 oz. (11.3 cents/oz.)
Kroger: $5.49 for one 24-count package, 29.6 oz. (18.5 cents/oz.)
Savings at Costco: 39% (7.2 cents/oz.)
Diet Coke
Costco: $10 for 35 12 oz. cans (2.4 cents/fl. oz.)
Kroger: $5.49 for 12 12 oz. cans (3.8 cents/fl. oz.)
Savings at Costco: 36.8% (1.4 cents/fl. oz.)
Eggs
(Large, Cage-Free)
Costco: $3.19 for 2 dozen, 48 oz. (6.6 cents/oz.)
Kroger: $2.49 for 1 dozen, 24 oz. (10.4 cents/oz.)
Savings at Costco: 36.5% (3.8 cents/oz.)
Nutella
Costco: $12 for two 33.5 oz. jars (17.9 cents/oz.)
Kroger: $9.79 for one 35.3 oz. jar (27.7 cents/oz.)
Savings at Costco: 35.4% (9.8 cents/oz.)
Shredded Mozzarella
(Store Brand)
Costco: $11 for 5 lbs. (13.7 cents/oz.)
Kroger: $6.79 for 2 lbs. (21.2 cents/oz.)
Savings at Costco: 35.4% (7.5 cents/oz.)
Ritz Crackers
Costco: $8.89 for a 61.6 oz. pack (14.4 cents/oz.)
Kroger: $3 for a 13.7 oz. pack (21.8 cents/oz.)
Savings at Costco: 33.9% (7.4 cents/oz.)
Jif Creamy Peanut Butter
Costco: $9 for two 48 oz. jars (9.4 cents/oz.)
Kroger: $5.69 for a 40 oz. jar (14.2 cents/oz.)
Savings at Costco: 33.8% (4.8 cents/oz.)
Thomas' Original English Muffins
Costco: $5.79 for an 18-count, 36 oz. pack (16.1 cents/oz.)
Kroger: $2.79 for a 6-count, 12 oz. pack (23.3 cents/oz.)
Savings at Costco: 30.9% (7.2 cents/oz.)
Cheddar Cheese
(Store Brand)
Costco: $4.79 for 2 lbs. (15 cents/oz.)
Kroger: $6.79 for 2 lbs. (21.2 cents/oz.)
Savings at Costco: 29.2% (6.2 cents/oz.)
Chicken Stock
(Store Brand)
Costco: $10 for six 32 oz. boxes (5.2 cents/oz.)
Kroger: $2.29 for one 32 oz. box (7.2 cents/oz.)
Savings at Costco: 27.8% (2 cents/oz.)
Canned Green Beans
(Store Brand)
Costco: $6 for 12 14.5 oz. cans (3.4 cents/oz.)
Kroger: $2.29 for a 50 oz. can (4.6 cents/oz.)
Savings at Costco: 26.1% (1.2 cents/oz.)
Tropicana Pure Premium Orange Juice
Costco: $8.89 for three 59 oz. bottles (5 cents/fl. oz.)
Kroger: $6 for a 89 oz. bottle (6.7 cents/fl. oz.)
Savings at Costco: 25.4% (1.7 cents/fl. oz.)
Hellmann's Mayonnaise
Costco: $7 for a 64 oz. jar (10.9 cents/oz.)
Kroger: $7 for a 48 oz. jar (14.6 cents/oz.)
Savings at Costco: 25.3% (3.7 cents/oz.)
Lipton Tea Bags
Costco: $9 for 312 bags, 24.9 oz. (36.1 cents/oz.)
Kroger: $3.79 for 100 bags, 8 oz. (47.4 cents/oz.)
Savings at Costco: 23.8% (11.3 cents/oz.)
Sunbeam White Bread
Costco: $3.29 for two 24 oz. loaves (6.9 cents/oz.)
Kroger: $2 for a 22 oz. loaf (9 cents/oz.)
Savings at Costco: 23.3% (2.1 cents/oz.)
Heinz Ketchup
Costco: $8 for three 44 oz. bottles (6.1 cents/oz.)
Kroger: $8 for two 50.5 oz. bottles (7.9 cents/oz.)
Savings at Costco: 22.8% (1.8 cents/oz.)
Chicken of the Sea Chunk Light Canned Tuna
Costco: $14 for 12 7 oz. cans (16.7 cents/oz.)
Kroger: $2.59 for a 12 oz. can (21.6 cents/oz.)
Savings at Costco: 22.7% (4.9 cents/oz.)
Greek Yogurt
(Store Brand)
Costco: $5.59 for a 48 oz. tub (11.6 cents/oz.)
Kroger: $4.79 for a 32 oz. tub (15 cents/oz.)
Savings at Costco: 22.7% (3.4 cents/oz.)
Unsalted Butter
(Store Brand)
Costco: $10.49 for four 1 lb. packages (16.4 cents/oz.)
Kroger: $3.29 for a 1 lb. package (20.6 cents/oz.)
Savings at Costco: 20.4% (4.2 cents/oz.)
Nestle Drumstick Variety Pack
Costco: $9.49 for 16-count pack, 73.6 oz. (12.9 cents/oz.)
Kroger: $11.89 for 16-count pack, 73.6 oz. (16.2 cents/oz.)
Savings at Costco: 20.4% (3.3 cents/oz.)
Maxwell House Original Roast Coffee
Costco: $8.49 for a 48 oz. canister (17.7 cents/oz.)
Kroger: $6.79 for a 30.6 oz. canister (22.2 cents/oz.)
Savings at Costco: 20.3% (4.5 cents/oz.)
Gala Apples
(Organic)
Costco: $8.79 for 5.5 lbs. (10 cents/oz.)
Kroger: $2/lb. (12.5 cents/oz.)
Savings at Costco: 20% (2.5 cents/oz.)
Kraft Boxed Macaroni and Cheese
Costco: $14 for 18 7.25 oz. boxes (10.7 cents/oz.)
Kroger: $4.79 for five 7.25 oz. boxes (13.2 cents/oz.)
Savings at Costco: 18.9% (2.5 cents/oz.)
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
(Store Brand)
Costco: $13 for a 2-liter bottle (19.2 cents/oz.)
Kroger: $8 for a 34 oz. bottle (23.5 cents/oz.)
Savings at Costco: 18.3% (4.3 cents/oz.)
Fine Sea Salt
(Store Brand)
Costco: $2.79 for a 30 oz. jar (9.3 cents/oz.)
Kroger: $2 for a 17.6 oz. jar (11.3 cents/oz.)
Savings at Costco: 17.7% (2 cents/oz.)
Frozen Shrimp
(Store Brand)
Costco: $13.69 for a 2 lb. bag, 31-40 count (42.8 cents/oz.)
Kroger: $16 for a 2 lb. bag, 31-40 count (50 cents/oz.)
Savings at Costco: 14.4% (7.2 cents/oz.)
Vegetable Oil
(Store Brand)
Costco: $7 for two 3-quart bottles (3.6 cents/fl. oz.)
Kroger: $5.19 for a 1-gallon jug (4.1 cents/fl. oz.)
Savings at Costco: 12.2% (0.5 cents/fl. oz.)
Ground Beef
Costco: $3.19/lb. (19.9 cents/oz.)
Kroger: $3.49/lb. (21.8 cents/oz.)
Savings at Costco: 8.7% (1.9 cents/oz.)
Baby Carrots
(Organic)
Costco: $5.49 for 4 lbs. (8.6 cents/oz.)
Kroger: $1.50 for 1 lb. (9.4 cents/oz.)
Savings at Costco: 8.5% (0.8 cents/oz.)
Potatoes
Costco: $7 for a 15 lb. bag (2.9 cents/oz.)
Kroger: $5 for a 10 lb. bag (3.1 cents/oz.)
Savings at Costco: 6.5% (0.2 cents/oz.)
Bush's Baked Beans
Costco: $8.89 for eight 16.5 oz. cans (6.7 cents/oz.)
Kroger: $3.89 for a 55 oz. can (7.1 cents/oz.)
Savings at Costco: 5.6% (0.4 cents/oz.)
Bananas
(Organic)
Costco: $2 for 3 lbs. (4.2 cents/oz.)
Kroger: 69 cents/lb. (4.3 cents/oz.)
Savings at Costco: 2.3% (0.1 cents/oz.)
Salsa
(Store Brand)
Costco: $7.49 for two 38 oz. jars (9.9 cents/oz.)
Kroger: $7 for a 70 oz. jug (10 cents/oz.)
Savings at Costco: 1% (0.1 cents/oz.)
Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast
Costco: $3/lb. (18.7 cents/oz.)
Kroger: $3/lb. (18.7 cents/oz.)
Savings: Tie
Red Seedless Grapes
Costco: $8 for 4 lbs. (12.4 cents/oz.)
Kroger: $2/lb. (12.4 cents/oz.)
Savings: Tie
Onions
Costco: $6 for a 10 lb. bag (3.7 cents/oz.)
Kroger: $1.79 for a 3 lb. bag (3.7 cents/oz.)
Savings: Tie
Pasta Sauce
(Store Brand, Organic)
Costco: $9.59 for three 32 oz. jars (9.9 cents/oz.)
Kroger: $2.29 for a 25 oz. jar (9.2 cents/oz.)
Savings at Kroger: 7.1% (0.7 cents/oz.)
Frozen Mixed Vegetables
(Store Brand)
Costco: $7.49 for a 5 lb. bag (9.4 cents/oz.)
Kroger: $5.69 for a 5 lb. bag (7.1 cents/oz.)
Savings at Kroger: 24.5% (2.3 cents/oz.)
Tomatoes on the Vine
Costco: $5 for 2 lbs. (15.6 cents/oz.)
Kroger: $1.59/lb. (9.9 cents/oz.)
Savings at Kroger: 36.5% (5.7 cents/oz.)
2% Milk
(Store Brand)
Costco: $2.09 a gallon (1.6 cents/fl. oz.)
Kroger: $1 a gallon (0.8 cents/fl. oz.)
Savings at Kroger: 50% (0.8 cents/fl. oz.)
Kroger Four Cheese Pasta Sauce 24 Oz Can
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