5 of the Best Costco Buys for Single People

Being single can be expensive. The costs of cooking for one, paying your own rent or mortgage, and covering your own auto insurance premiums without any other incomes in your household can really add up.

Single people might hesitate to join Costco. Is a store that sells massive quantities of bulk groceries really a good fit for a single person's kitchen? But there's more to Costco than cheap groceries. If you're a single person with a Costco membership, you can get a lot of great deals to help your personal finances, even if you never buy food there.

Let's look at a few of the best Costco deals for single people. (All deals were available for online shopping with prices shown for my local Costco warehouse in West Des Moines, Iowa as of March 20, 2024. Prices may vary by location.)

1. Furniture

Are you in the market for a new couch, a dining room table, or some patio furniture? Costco offers some surprisingly good deals, and you can often get the new furniture delivered right to your home (and installed) at no extra cost.

Here's a great Costco deal for singles: Coddle Aria Fabric Sleeper Sofa with Reversible Chaise ($899.99)

This price includes an extra $300 of manufacturer's savings; discount valid through March 31, 2024.

2. Appliances

Whether you're single, married, or living with a roommate or domestic partner, sometimes everyone needs to buy a new appliance. Costco offers great deals on refrigerators, washers and dryers, microwaves, and more.

Here's a great Costco deal for singles: LG 26 cu. ft. Smart Counter-Depth MAX French Door Refrigerator ($1,649.99) -- this price includes $850 of savings; price valid through April 3, 2024

3. Electronics

Costco has low prices on big-screen TVs, laptops, smartwatches, and other electronic devices. And you get Costco's Concierge Services for free tech support, and most Costco electronics come with a free two-year warranty and easy return policy.

Here's a great Costco deal for singles: MacBook Pro (14-inch) -- Apple M3 chip with 512GB SSD ($1,399.99)

This price includes $150 of extra savings; price valid through March 31, 2024, while supplies last, limit two per member.

4. Discount gift cards ("free money")

What if you could buy discount gift cards for your favorite restaurants, sporting events, and entertainment venues? Costco offers discounted gift cards that are basically like buying "free money," or built-in cash back.

Here's a great Costco deal for singles: Dave & Buster's -- Two $50 E-Gift Cards ($79.99)

These gift cards are valid at all U.S. Dave & Buster's locations, and can be used for food, beverages, game play, and merchandise. You can spend $100 at Dave & Buster's for only $79.99!

5. Pet supplies (and pet insurance)

The cost of paying for pet food, pet medicine, pet supplies, pet toys, and other must-haves for our furry friends can start to feel like a lot. Fortunately, Costco can help you reduce your costs of feeding and caring for your pet.

Here's a great Costco deal for singles: Figo Pet Insurance (15% discount or more)

Costco pet insurance discounts are not available in all states; Costco Executive members can save even more.

Bottom line

Regardless of your relationship status, roommate situation, or stage of life as a single person, Costco can help you get more of what you want out of life. The cost of Costco membership is only $5-$10 per month, depending on which membership tier you choose, so you can easily recoup enough value to make it a good fit for your budget.

You don't need to be shopping for a big family to save big money at Costco. Even if you're a household of one, there are great deals for single people at Costco on monthly shopping or few-times-a-year big-ticket items.