For several years, Dollar Tree has meant savings in the United States due to the large number of low cost items that it offers to its consumers. However, inflation and recurring sanctions have made the base rate of the retailer’s products go from 1 dollar to $1.25, while other items can cost up to $7. Therefore, if you need to make an adjustment to your accounts, here is a list of Dollar Tree items that you can find at Costco, but at a significantly lower price.
Although it hurts to admit it, Dollar Tree has had an increase in the prices it offers, both on the website and in its branches. This is understandable, since the retailer has had to deal with several problems simultaneously, whether it be the announcement of a thousand stores for the next few years, the fire at one of its headquarters and even a million-dollar fine from the US government.
All of this has meant an increase in a large part of the North American company’s items. Their base prices, which previously started from the dollar, rose $0.25, while other objects suffered a slight increase in their rates.
For this reason, Costco decided to hurry up and offer the same items as Dollar Tree, but at a relatively cheaper price. Do you want to know these articles so you can write them down on your list?
THE DOLLAR TREE ITEMS YOU CAN FIND AT COSTCO AT A LOWER PRICE
According to a list prepared by GoBankingRates, there are a series of items that both Dollar Tree and Costco sell in their stores. The difference lies in the price.
- Mix for making pancakes and hotcakes
At Dollar Tree, you can purchase a 16-ounce box of Hungry Jack Original Complete Pancake Mix for $1.25, which works out to about $0.08 per ounce.
Meanwhile, at Costco, a 10-pound box of Krusteaz Complete Buttermilk pancake mix sells for $9.99, which works out to $0.06 per ounce.
Such a difference will be amplified even more if Dollar Tree increases its prices, so there’s no need to overpay for this pantry essential.
- Canned cut tomatoes
Another essential item that can save your dinner or lunch is canned goods, in this case, a 14.5-ounce can of Del Monte Harvest diced tomatoes. Today it sells for $1.25 at Dollar Tree, which is approximately $0.09 per ounce.
At Costco, you can get an eight-pack of Kirkland Signature Organic Diced Tomatoes for $7.99, or about $1 each. Each can contains 14.5 ounces of tomatoes, which means the cost per ounce is approximately $0.07.
It should be said that Costco’s version is not only cheaper, but it is also organic, so it wouldn’t hurt to try both companies to see the difference.
With a waterproof coating, a 240-pack of Dixie Ultra (8.5-inch) paper plates is priced at $22.99 at Costco, which works out to about $0.10 for each cut-resistant plate.
On the other hand, at Dollar Tree, a 20-pack of AJM Original Heavyweights white paper plates sells for $1.25, although the price will likely increase soon. Currently, this represents $0.06 per plate, but will increase to approximately $0.08 per plate if the price rises to $1.50.
Even though Costco plates are a little more expensive, they are likely to be more durable in comparison. You’ll probably need to buy twice as many plates at Dollar Tree, which would make them more expensive in the long run.
It’s hard to match the value that Kirkland Signature paper towels offer. For $22.99, you take home a dozen two-ply rolls, each containing 160 sheets. This represents $1.92 per roll and just $0.01 per sheet.
For one, Dollar Tree sells a 40-sheet roll of Bounty Essentials paper towels for $1.25. Breaking down the cost, this means $0.03 per sheet.
Not only are Costco paper towels more affordable, but each roll will last four times longer than those from Dollar Tree. This means less expense in both money and time when replacing paper towel rolls.
As you well know, vitamins are providers of essential nutrients, but that does not justify excessive spending on them. At Costco, you can purchase a 500-capsule bottle of Kirkland Signature Calcium (600 milligrams) with vitamin D3 for $13.99. This translates to a cost of $0.03 per capsule.
In case you’re not aware, Dollar Tree offers a bottle of 24 People’s Choice Calcium and Vitamin D3 tablets for $1.25. Each capsule in this container is priced at $0.05, proving that Costco is the most affordable option.
An additional example: a container of 500 Kirkland Signature Vitamin E capsules (180 milligrams) costs $15.99 at Costco. This equates to $0.03 per capsule.
Dollar Tree sells bottles of 30 People’s Choice Vitamin E capsules (100 international units) for $1.25. This means a cost of $0.04 per capsule, once again confirming that Costco is the cheaper alternative.
At Costco, you can purchase a five-pack of Crest Complete Plus Scope Advanced toothpaste tubes (8.2 ounces each) for $15.99. This translates to $3.20 per tube and $0.39 per ounce. Similarly, you can get a travel-size 2.7-ounce tube of Crest Complete Whitening Toothpaste with Reach for $1.25. This represents $0.46 per ounce, and prices will only trend higher from here.
- Martinelli’s apple juice
A 10-ounce bottle of Martinelli’s award-winning apple juice costs $1.25 at Dollar Tree, which is almost $0.13 per ounce.
Costco also offers 10-ounce bottles of the renowned Martinelli’s apple juice, but in a 24-count box for $29.99. This also translates to $1.25 per bottle or almost $0.13 per ounce.
Although for now both products are the same price, it is important to note that prices at Dollar Tree are increasing while at Costco they remain stable. For this reason, it is time to consider purchasing your Martinelli’s apple juice at Costco.
