21 Costco products that had price increases of up to 46% over the last few years

Even a few dollars can make a huge difference.

person holding pack of kirkland signature parchment paper. right: canister of mccafe coffee at costco

Kirkland Signature parchment paper. Right: McCafe coffee at Costco.

Senior Writer

Costco is known for offering prices that are a better value than grocery stores in Canada.

But you're paying more at the retailer now because some products had price increases of up to 46% in the last few years.

That includes Kirkland Signature and name-brand items.

Here's a breakdown of the recent price hikes for 21 products at Costco Canada stores.

Kraft peanut butter

jars of \u200bKraft peanut butter at Costco. Right: person holding jar of Kraft peanut butter at Costco in 2023.

Kraft peanut butter at Costco. Right: Kraft peanut butter at Costco in 2023.

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It now costs $10.49 now for a two-kilogram jar of Kraft peanut butter at Costco.

But you used to be able to get this product for just $8.89 in 2023.

That's a price increase of 18% over the last few years.

McCafe ground coffee

canisters of \u200bMcCafe ground coffee at Costco. Right: \u200bcanisters of McCafe ground coffee at Costco in 2023.

McCafe ground coffee at Costco. Right: McCafe ground coffee at Costco in 2023.

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A 1.36-kilogram canister of McCafe ground coffee is $34.99 at Costco.

But it used to cost $27.99 in 2025 and $24.79 in 2023.

You pay $10.20 more now, which is a 41% increase since 2023.

McCafe coffee pods

boxes of \u200bMcCafe K-Cup pods at Costco. Right: boxes of McCafe K-Cup pods at Costco in 2025.

McCafe K-Cup pods at Costco. Right: McCafe K-Cup pods at Costco in 2025.

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You can get an 860-gram box of McCafe K-Cup pods for $48.99 at Costco.

The price for that same product was $46.99 in 2025.

With the $2 price increase, you pay 4% more now.

Tetley tea

person holding box of \u200bTetley orange pekoe tea at Costco. Right: box of Tetley orange pekoe tea at Costco in 2023.

Tetley orange pekoe tea at Costco. Right: Tetley orange pekoe tea at Costco in 2023.

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It costs $13.99 for a 945-gram box of Tetley orange pekoe tea at Costco.

The price was $13.79 in 2025 and $11.99 in 2023.

That means there has been a 17% price increase over the last three years.

Almond Breeze almond beverage

boxes of \u200bAlmond Breeze almond beverage at Costco. Right: boxes of Almond Breeze almond beverage in 2025.

Almond Breeze almond beverage at Costco. Right: Almond Breeze almond beverage in 2025.

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A case of six 946-millilitre bottles of Almond Breeze almond beverage now costs $12.99.

It cost $11.49 for that same case in 2025.

While a $1.50 change in price might not seem like a lot, it's actually a 13% increase.

Kirkland Signature hazelnut spread

person holding jars of \u200bKirkland Signature hazelnut spread. Right: jars of Kirkland Signature hazelnut spread in 2023.

Kirkland Signature hazelnut spread. Right: Kirkland Signature hazelnut spread in 2023.

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It costs $16.99 for two one-kilogram jars of Kirkland Signature hazelnut spread, which is a dupe of Nutella.

But the product used to cost $13.49 in 2025 and $12.99 in 2023.

That means there has been a 31% increase in price over the last three years!

So, you pay $4 more now.

Nutella

jars of nutella at costco. right: person holding jars of nutella at costco in 2023

Nutella at Costco. Right: Nutella at Costco in 2023.

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Nutella costs $17.99, and you get two one-kilogram jars.

That price was $15.99 in 2023.

So, you pay $2 more now, which is a 13% increase.

Kirkland Signature salt

person holding Kirkland Signature sea salt. Right: person holding Kirkland Signature sea salt in 2024.

Kirkland Signature sea salt. Right: Kirkland Signature sea salt in 2024.

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An 850-gram tub of Kirkland Signature sea salt costs $4.99 at Costco.

It was $4.79 in 2025 and $4.49 in 2024.

That works out to an 11% increase over the last two years.

Kirkland Signature black pepper

person holding \u200bKirkland Signature coarse ground black pepper. Right: person holding Kirkland Signature coarse ground black pepper in 2025.

Kirkland Signature coarse ground black pepper. Right: Kirkland Signature coarse ground black pepper in 2025.

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You can get a 360-gram tub of Kirkland Signature coarse ground black pepper for $9.99 at Costco.

The product used to cost $8.49 in 2025.

Even though it might not seem like a big price hike, it's actually an 18% increase.

Kirkland Signature frozen blueberries

bags of \u200bKirkland Signature frozen blueberries. Right: bag  of Kirkland Signature frozen blueberries in 2025.

Kirkland Signature frozen blueberries. Right: Kirkland Signature frozen blueberries in 2025.

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It costs $13.99 for a two-kilogram bag of Kirkland Signature frozen blueberries.

The price of this store brand product was $12.99 in 2025.

So, you pay a $1 more now, which is an 8% increase.

Kirkland Signature frozen strawberries

bags of \u200bKirkland Signature frozen whole strawberries. Right: bag of Kirkland Signature frozen whole strawberries in 2025.

Kirkland Signature frozen whole strawberries. Right: Kirkland Signature frozen whole strawberries in 2025.

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It costs $15.99 for a 2.5-kilogram bag of Kirkland Signature frozen whole strawberries.

Back in 2025, that same bag had a $14.49 price tag.

That's a price increase of 10%.

Kirkland Signature chocolate-dipped granola bars

boxes of \u200bKirkland Signature chocolate-dipped granola bar. Right: boxes of Kirkland Signature chocolate-dipped granola bar in 2024.

Kirkland Signature chocolate-dipped granola bar. Right: Kirkland Signature chocolate-dipped granola bar in 2024.

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You can get a 1.49-kilogram box of Kirkland Signature chocolate-dipped granola bars for $17.49 at Costco now.

It used to cost $16.99 and $15.99 in 2025 and as cheap as $11.99 in 2024.

That's a massive 46% increase over the last two years.

You pay $5.50 more than you did in 2024 for this product.

Kirkland Signature chocolate chip granola bars

boxes of \u200bKirkland Signature chocolate chip granola bars. Right: boxes of Kirkland Signature chocolate chip granola bars in 2024.

Kirkland Signature chocolate chip granola bars. Right: Kirkland Signature chocolate chip granola bars in 2024.

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It costs $14.99 for a 1.54-kilogram box of Kirkland Signature chocolate chip granola bars, which are a dupe of Quaker Chewy chocolate chip granola bars.

In 2024, the price was $11.99.

So, that $3 price hike is a 25% increase.

Oreo cookies

boxes of \u200bOreos at Costco. Right: boxes of Oreos at Costco in 2025.

Oreos at Costco. Right: Oreos at Costco in 2025.

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A box with four 500-gram packs of Oreo cookies now costs $15.99 at Costco.

But it was cheaper in 2025 when the price was $14.99.

That works out to a 7% increase.

Jack Link's beef jerky

person holding \u200bJack Link's beef jerky at Costco. Right: person holding \u200bJack Link's beef jerky at Costco in 2025.

Jack Link's beef jerky at Costco. Right: Jack Link's beef jerky at Costco in

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It now costs $15.99 for a 300-gram bag of Jack Link's teriyaki-flavoured beef jerky at Costco.

The same product was $14.99 in 2025.

So, you pay $1 more, which is a 7% increase.

Kirkland Signature balsamic vinegar

\u200bKirkland Signature balsamic vinegar. Right: person holding bottle of Kirkland Signature balsamic vinegar in 2025.

Kirkland Signature balsamic vinegar. Right: Kirkland Signature balsamic vinegar in 2025.

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You can get a one-litre bottle of Kirkland Signature balsamic vinegar for $20.49.

It used to cost $19.99 for that one-litre bottle in 2025.

That's a 3% price increase.

Kirkland Signature parchment paper

person holding \u200bKirkland Signature PaperChef parchment paper. Right: Kirkland Signature PaperChef parchment paper in 2023.

Kirkland Signature PaperChef parchment paper. Right: Kirkland Signature PaperChef parchment paper in 2023.

Lisa Belmonte | Narcity

A pack of Kirkland Signature PaperChef parchment paper costs $19.99 now.

But it used to cost $17.99 in 2023.

That $2 change in price is an 11% increase.

Charmin toilet paper

packs of \u200bCharmin toilet paper at Costco. Right: packs of Charmin toilet paper at Costco in 2025.

Charmin toilet paper at Costco. Right: Charmin toilet paper at Costco in 2025.

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Now, a pack of Charmin toilet paper with 30 rolls costs $32.49 when it's not on sale.

It cost $29.99 for the same pack in 2025.

That $2.50 change works out to a price increase of 8%.

Scotties tissues

boxes of Scotties facial tissues at Costco. Right: boxes Scotties facial tissues at Costco in 2024.

Scotties facial tissues at Costco. Right: Scotties facial tissues at Costco in 2024.

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It costs $26.99 for a pack of Scotties facial tissues with 20 boxes plus an extra.

A pack of 20 boxes cost $24.99 in 2024.

That's an 8% increase.

Even though there's a bonus box in this special pack, the price per box is actually more expensive now at $1.28 compared to $1.24 in 2024.

Cascade dishwasher pods

\u200bCascade Premium Plus dishwasher detergent at Costco. Right: Cascade Premium Plus dishwasher detergent at Costco in 2025.

Cascade Premium Plus dishwasher detergent at Costco. Right: Cascade Premium Plus dishwasher detergent at Costco in 2025.

Lisa Belmonte | Narcity

You can get a 1.25-kilogram pack of Cascade Premium Plus dishwasher detergent for $29.99. It comes with 81 pods.

That same pack cost $27.99 in 2025.

So, you pay $2 more, which is 7% increase.

Scotch-Brite lint rollers

\u200bScotch-Brite lint rollers at Costco. Right: person holding pack of Scotch-Brite lint rollers at Costco in 2023.

Scotch-Brite lint rollers at Costco. Right: Scotch-Brite lint rollers at Costco in 2023.

Lisa Belmonte | Narcity

A pack of five Scotch-Brite lint rollers costs $16.49 at Costco.

The price tag used to be $15.99 in 2023.

That means there has been a 3% price increase over the last few years.

These prices are confirmed at the time of publishing, but they can change at any time. Taxes and fees may not be included.

  • Senior Writer

    Lisa Belmonte (she/her) is a Senior Writer with Narcity Media. After graduating with a Bachelor of Journalism from Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University), she joined the Narcity team. Lisa covers news and notices from across the country from a Canada-wide perspective. Her early coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic earned Narcity its first-ever national journalism award nomination.

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