8 Costco Items Way Too Expensive for Retirees

6. Salmon

While Ralphs sells farm-raised fresh Atlantic salmon fillets for $9.99 per pound, Kirkland Signature fresh farm-raised Atlantic salmon fillets cost roughly $16.16 per pound at Costco. However, despite the fact that this type of salmon is expensive, a lot of shoppers say that it’s high-quality meat compared to the meat that’s sold in other stores.

In the end, I suppose it’s up to you to decide which is more important: quality or quantity, or both.

7. Spices in bulk

Unless you’re planning on cooking for your entire family, buying spices in bulk may not be the best idea because you won’t use them until they start losing flavor. In fact, it’s recommended to replace your spices twice a year, so the chances you’re actually going to use all the spices you bought from Costco are pretty low.

Instead, you can go for small bags or shakers that you can find at your local grocery store for even better prices!