5 Best Things To Buy at Costco Under $25 This Summer
Bigger isn’t always better, but it sure is food for thought when budgeting out your grocery list. If you know, you know, and some of the best Costco finds are under $25, especially during the summer. If you’re trying to keep spending in check while stocking up for warm‑weather meals, outings and hosting, Costco has serious value without requiring you to open up another credit card.
With the right picks, you can stretch your budget, reduce mid‑week spending and still enjoy the sunny weather. Here are five of the best things to buy at Costco under $25 this summer.
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Seasonal Fruit
MoneyLion’s pick: Kirkland Signature Sliced Peaches
Price: $15.65 for four 24-ounce bottles
Summer staples like strawberries, blueberries, cherries or, yes, peaches tend to drop in price and are best just in this season. Though buying fruit in bulk isn’t always the best idea, these pre-sliced beauties for smoothies or pies make it easy to add to the cart, as they are often cheaper per pound than grocery stores. Costco produce deals give you healthy summer food at a lower cost per serving
Rotisserie Chicken
MoneyLion’s pick: Kirkland Signature Rotisserie Chicken
Price: $5.66
You can shout, “Dinner’s ready!” as soon as you walk in the door after a trip to Costco with this extremely popular and well-priced item. However, Costco’s rotisserie chicken is legendary for more than just that reason. It’s affordable, versatile and a major budget meal hack, especially in the summer when nobody wants to cook.
One chicken can also easily become leftovers for salads, wraps, tacos or sandwiches. Ready‑to‑eat protein for multiple meals checks a lot of boxes on both your budget and meal-prep lists.
Hydration Packets
MoneyLion’s pick: Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier
Price: $32.90 for a 30-count pack
Costco excels at summer drinks, but are you getting all the hydration you need during the excessive heat waves predicted this summer? These Liquid I.V. packets feature faster hydration than water as well as three times the amount of electrolytes in the leading sports drinks. Buying these in bulk avoids constant convenience‑store or grocery runs every time you’re facing an outdoor activity or just going outside in general.
Snacks for Road Trips
MoneyLion’s pick: Frito Lay Classic Mix
Price: $23.14 for a 54-pack
Summer snacking adds up fast. Costco offers big value on these popular options such as Doritos, Lays, Ruffles and Cheetos, to the tune of $0.43 a bag. It's perfect for road trips, beach days, camp lunches or just preventing last‑minute snack runs, because the lower cost per snack, the fewer impulse purchases
Fixings for Poolside Sandwiches
MoneyLion’s pick: Kirkland Signature Extra-Lean Uncured Ham
Price: $10.20 for 48 ounces
Nothing hits better than that sandwich you would get after spending the day at the pool. Though the ingredients may vary, the nostalgia remains strong for everyone. Let that tradition continue with grabbing your deli slices, cheeses and fixings at Costco.
Costco’s biggest advantage is the price per unit. For example, the ham slices listed above come in at just $0.21 per ounce. Summer spending creeps up through food, drinks, hosting and activities, but shopping smart at Costco helps lock in savings upfront instead of chasing deals all season.
Editor’s note: Prices and availability are subject to change.
This article was provided by MoneyLion.com for informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial, legal or tax advice.
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