Heads up, Costco shoppers! The latest Costco flyer for Quebec is out, bringing new deals and discounts on groceries across the province for the next two weeks.
We checked out Costco‘s flyer deals on everyday essentials and compared them with prices at Walmart, Super C and Maxi — all of which have big discounts on many of the same products right now — to see where you can score the best value on your grocery list here in Quebec. From snacks like chocolate and cheese to home must-haves like laundry detergent and toilet paper, we crunched the numbers to find the top savings.
For each item, we focused on the best-value package size at each store, factoring in any special offers to ensure a fair comparison. Spoiler alert: Costco’s bulk buys still offer the best bang for your buck, assuming you’ve got room for a bulk buy.
Here’s a roundup of 11 of the best grocery deals from Costco’s current flyer — available until November 24 — and how they stack up against other discount grocery chains in Quebec.
Babybel original cheese
Costco price: $13.99 (after $3.50 off) for 32 × 20 g
Walmart price: $10.97 for 18 × 20 g
Super C price: $9.49 for 12 × 20 g
Maxi price: $12.99 for 18 × 20 g
With Costco’s discount, each Babybel cheese comes to about $0.44 per 20 g piece. Walmart’s price is next at $0.61 per piece, followed by Maxi at $0.72 per piece, and finally, Super C at $0.79 per piece. So, for Babybel fans, Costco’s bulk pack lets you stock up on cheesy goodness without melting your budget.
Frozen whole “Canada A” blueberries (house label)
Costco price: $9.99 (after $3 off) for 2 kg (Kirkland Signature)
Walmart price: $13.63 for 1.75 kg (Great Value)
Super C price: $13.00 for 2 kg (Selection)
Maxi price: $15.99 for 2 kg (President’s Choice)
At $3 off, Costco’s Kirkland Signature frozen “Canada A” blueberries come in at just $5 per kilogram, making it the cheapest option by far. Super C’s Selection brand comes in at $6.50 per kilogram, followed by Walmart’s Great Value brand at $7.79 per kilogram, and finally, Maxi’s President’s Choice blueberries top the list at $8 per kilogram.
Even with Maxi’s lower-quality “Canada B” No Name blueberries priced at $7 per kilogram, Costco’s house-brand offering is still unbeatable for both quality and price.
Cavendish FlavourCrisp classic crispy straight-cut fries
Costco price: $10.99 (after $3 off) for 4.25 kg
Walmart price: $7.00 for 2 × 750 g (or $4.27 for 1)
Super C price: $7.49 for 2 kg
Maxi price: $3.50 for 750 g
Costco has these crispy Cavendish fries priced at just $2.59 per kilogram, making it the top deal for fry lovers. Super C is next at $3.75 per kilo, while Maxi and Walmart both follow at around $4.67. If you’re craving classic crispy fries — and you have the freezer space — Costco’s bulk bag is a no-brainer.
Lindt Lindor assorted chocolates
Costco price: $19.99 (after $5 off) for 900 g
Walmart price: $9.97 (regularly $11.28) for 240 g
Super C price: $7.99 for 150 g
Maxi price: $20.99 (regularly $23.99) for 600 g (additional $1 off for PC Optimum members)
With Costco’s discount, these Lindt chocolates come in at around $2.22 per 100 g — a serious treat for chocolate lovers. Maxi offers the same ones for about $3.50 per 100 g on sale ($3.33 for PC Optimum members), while Walmart’s sale price still only works out to around $4.15 per 100 g. Meanwhile, at Super C, these chocolates will set you back $5.33 per 100g — well above double the Costco price. So, if you’re looking to stock up on these smooth truffles for the holidays, Costco’s bulk deal offers the sweetest savings by far.
Purex or Cashmere 2-ply bathroom tissue
Costco price: $21.49 (after $5.50 off) for 40 × 250 sheets (Premium)
Walmart price: $26.97 for 30 × 253 sheets (regular)
Super C price: $13.99 for 15 × 363 sheets (regular)
Maxi price: $8.99 (regularly 13.99) for 15 × 242 sheets (regular)
How one company can sell toilet paper in 242, 250, 253, and 363-sheet rolls is beyond us, but to properly calculate who has the best bang for your bathroom buck, we broke it down per 100 sheets.
Costco’s “premium” Cashmere toilet paper rings in at about $0.21 per 100 sheets, giving you a better quality compared to the original 2-ply available at other stores. Maxi is close behind at $0.25 per 100 on sale, with Super C on its tail at $0.26, and Walmart brings up the rear at about $0.36. So with Costco, you’re getting a better price and better-quality paper.
Bounty 2-ply paper towel
Costco price: $22.49 (after $5.50 off) for 12 × 86 sheets (Plus)
Walmart price: $29.97 for 8 × 135 sheets (regular)
Super C price: $18.49 for 6 × 90 sheets (regular)
Maxi price: $7.50 (regularly $11.99) for 4 × 68 sheets (regular)
Costco’s “Plus” version of Bounty’s 2-ply paper towel rings in at around $2.18 per 100 sheets, making it the best deal for premium quality. Maxi’s sale price follows at $2.76 per 100 sheets, then Walmart at about $2.78, and Super C at the highest at $3.42 per 100 sheets. If you’re looking for the best value on paper towels, Costco’s bulk pack not only offers the lowest price per 100 sheets but also provides the upgraded “Plus” version, making it a win for both value and quality.
Purex After The Rain or Cold Water laundry detergent
Costco price: $17.49 (after $4.50 off) for 250 washloads (ultra-concentrated)
Walmart price: $9.27 (regularly $15.97) for 110 washloads (regular)
Super C price: $15.99 for 110 washloads (regular)
Maxi price: $13.99 (regularly 16.99) for 110 washloads (regular)
Costco’s ultra-concentrated Purex detergent costs about $7 per 100 washloads, making it the best deal by a clear margin. Walmart’s sale price follows at $8.43 per 100 loads, with Maxi’s sale price at $12.72 and Super C way over double Costco’s price at $14.54.
While Costco’s bottle is admittedly much larger than the size you’re committing to at other retailers, it’s worth noting that the version sold at the warehouse giant is Purex’s “ultra-concentrated” formula, which gets you more washloads per litre — a solid win for both value and convenience.
Tide Hygienic Clean heavy duty Power Pods
Costco price: $27.99 (after $7 off) for 79 pods
Walmart price: $28.97 (regularly $32.97) for 63 pods
Super C price: $24.99 for 45 pods
Maxi price: $21.99 for 45 pods
With Costco’s hefty discount, the price works out to about $0.35 per pod, making it the lowest-cost option. Walmart, with its sale, follows at $0.46 per pod, then Maxi at $0.49, and finally, Super C at $0.56. If you’re looking for a powerful clean and want to save, Costco’s bulk pack gives you the best price per pod — perfect for tackling heavy-duty laundry without heavy-duty spending.
Brita pitcher replacement filters
Costco price: $33.99 (after $9 off) for 8 filters
Walmart price: $22.97 (regularly $29.97) for 4 filters
Super C price: $23.99 for 3 filters
Maxi price: $24.00 for 3 filters
With Costco’s deal, each Brita filter comes out to about $4.25, thanks to that sweet $9 discount. Compare that to Walmart’s sale price, where each filter is about $5.74. Maxi and Super C, meanwhile, both charge a whopping $8 per filter. So, if you’re serious about clean water, Costco’s price keeps things refreshing for both your pitcher and your wallet.
Jamieson timed-release B12 vitamins, 1,200 mcg
Costco price: $16.99 (after $5 off) for 200 tablets
Walmart price: $9.78 (regularly $11.18) for 80 tablets
Super C price: $12.99 for 80 tablets
When it comes to these vitamins, Costco offers easily the best value at about $8.50 per 100 tablets. Walmart follows at $12.23 per 100 tablets, with Super C at $16.24. Maxi doesn’t appear to offer any vitamins at all on its website. If you take B12 often, Costco’s bulk pack is the obvious choice.
Jamieson extra-strength vitamin D (2,500 IU)
Costco price: $9.99 (after $4 off) for 450 tablets
Walmart price: $10.07 for 180 tablets
Super C price: $6.99 (regularly $11.69) for 240 tablets at 1,000 IU
Costco’s price comes out to $0.22 per tablet, offering the best value by far. You’ll be paying more than double if you buy this anywhere else — at Walmart, you’re looking at $0.56 per dose. Super C only offers regular-strength (1,000 IU) tablets, which end up costing around $0.73 per dose at the 2,500 IU equivalent, and that’s even on major sale.
