"Between the COVID-19 pandemic and all the subsequent supply-chain headaches that caused prices to skyrocket, followed by tariffs on foreign goods nowadays, people are starting to really wonder when they're going to catch a financial break. What's worse is that even saving money at Costco - a haven to which many families have flocked for years in search of cheap, good-quality food - has become challenging as of late."
"Some surprising foods have not gone up in cost - like avocados, which go for $4.49 for six, according to the Costco app, and maple syrup, with the Kirkland Signature variety available for $12.59 a jug. But other items are shooting up in price so much that, at the time of this writing in late 2025, longtime shoppers have been left baffled at best and downright angry at worst."
The cost of groceries has risen sharply and remained high, driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, supply-chain disruptions, and tariffs on foreign goods. Even traditionally lower-cost bulk retailers like Costco have seen price increases that make saving money more difficult for many shoppers. Some items have remained affordably priced, such as avocados at $4.49 for six and Kirkland Signature maple syrup at $12.59 per jug. Other products have jumped substantially, for example Costco's 12-pack of Kirkland Signature butter croissants rose from $3.99 to $6.99 since 2020, prompting some shoppers to stop buying them. Prices may vary by region.
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