An Australian mother has compared prices between Costco and Woolworths to find out how much customers can save.
Louise Gibson of Victoria visits Costco every two months to stock up on essentials (including toilet paper, tissues, sanitary pads and wine) and saves $50 per store.
The 29-year-old, better known as ‘That money mom’ on TikTok, told FEMAIL that she has been feeling financial stress due to the cost of living crisis and also shops at Aldi weekly.
In a video, she documented her recent trip to Costco to share how much her favorite items cost.
“If you’re not shopping at Costco, this price comparison will show you why you really need to,” he said.
Louise also told FEMAIL that she never buys eggs or yogurt from the wholesale retailer because her family never finishes the huge amount before it expires.
Louise Gibson of Victoria visits Costco every two months to stock up on necessities.
“We only get what we need, because otherwise it’s not cheaper, but in the long run this will save us money,” says Louise.
‘I think the same thing would cost over $200 at Coles and Woolworths.
‘This is your signal to start comparing prices! A big trip to Costco every couple of months can save you a lot of time.’
First, Kleenex tissues cost $19.49 for a pack of eight at Costco ($2.43 each), while at Woolworths the same single box costs $3.
Kleenex toilet paper was selling for $29.50 for 60 rolls at Costco (49 cents per roll), compared to $13.50 for 24 rolls (56 cents per roll).
The “craziest” price difference Louise spotted was the cost of Infuzions vegetarian straws, which were $1.60 each at Costco, compared to $4.78 at Woolworths.
Following this advice, Louise also purchased 34 cans of Coca-Cola for $32.99, which would have cost her $47.20 elsewhere.
Leggo’s bolognese sauce was priced at $14.99 for six-packs of 500g bottles ($2.50 each), but at Woolworths customers pay $4.30 each.
Louise stocked up on Libra Ulrathin Regular pads priced at $20.99 for 120, or 17 cents per pad. But at Woolworths the same product was priced at $6.40 per pack of ten, or 64 cents per sanitary pad.
“That’s a literal joke,” he said.
In a video, she documented her recent trip to Costco to share how much her favorite items cost.
It’s also important to note that a $60 annual membership is required to shop at Costco.
Lastly, she bought a bottle of Chandon wine for $21.99, which would have cost $35 at Woolworths, along with Pepperjack Shiraz for $14.50 instead of $25.
Ground beef was also $10 per kilo at Costco, compared to $11 per kilo elsewhere.
