7 Costco Groceries Under $20 the Frugal Middle Class Should Buy

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As frugal shoppers work to make their dollar stretch further, grocery shopping is one area where they can find deals and stock up on products.

Costco offers a variety of under-$20 items that frugal middle-class shoppers should buy to keep their refrigerator — and wallet — full. 

Kirkland Signature Butter

• Price: $9.64

In a standard grocery store, butter can get expensive. At Costco, you can get a four-pack of Kirkland Signature butter for $9.64. This is a great deal for frugal middle-class shoppers, especially those who have a large family or love to bake.

Kirkland Signature Eggs

• Price: $12.13

Eggs can be used in countless ways, from baked goods to omelets, so stocking up on Costco’s pack of five dozen large eggs is a smart shopping choice at $12.13. This breaks down to $2.43 per dozen, which is a pretty good deal.

Annie’s Organic Homegrown Macaroni and Cheese

• Price: $13.61 (regularly $18.61)

At just about $1.13 per box on sale, these Annie’s organic homegrown macaroni and cheese are great for frugal shoppers to have on hand for lunch, supper or the next snow day. This variety pack comes with shells and real aged cheddar, shells and white cheddar, and macaroni and classic cheddar to make sure everyone has something they like. 

Kirkland Signature Fresh Young Chicken

• Price: $15.48 (estimated)

Buying a whole chicken is a frugal way to get the most out of your budget. Chicken breasts from Costco are $3.39 per pound. In contrast, a whole chicken is $1.46 per pound, and you’ll get the breasts, thighs, legs and wings. After you’ve removed the meat, you can use the rest to make your own bone broth.

Sabatasso’s Four Cheese Pizza

• Price: $19.28

For busy nights, this three-pack of gluten-free Sabatasso’s four-cheese pizza will come in handy. At less than $6.50 per pizza, frugal shoppers can afford to stock up and keep them on hand.  

Kirkland Signature Bacon

• Price: $18.72

Perfect for breakfast and burgers, you can get four 1-pound packages of Kirkland Signature bacon for $18.72 — under $5 per pound. Frugal middle-class shoppers can stock up and keep it in the freezer until it’s needed. 

That’s It Mini Fruit Bars

• Price: $12.02 (regularly $16.42)

Whether you’re packing lunches or just need a snack on the go, these That’s It mini fruit bars have only two ingredients and come in three flavors — strawberry, mango and blueberry. It’s just $12.02 for 24 bars currently. 

Editor’s note: Pricing and availability may vary depending on location.

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