7 International Costco Food Court Finds for Under $5

Costco is a favorite place to shop for many people because of its affordable prices. Since it's a warehouse club, you must purchase a membership to shop there. But one little-known Costco perk that you may not realize is your membership is valid at all clubs globally.

That means you can even shop abroad when traveling if there's a club nearby. In addition to getting a great deal on groceries and essentials, you can sample new-to-you global food court items. Below, I'll share some international Costco food court finds you don't want to miss.

Even better, each item is priced under $5. That could be a win for your taste buds and your wallet! For simplicity, the prices listed have been converted and are estimated in U.S. dollars.

1. England: cottage pie

If you'll be spending some time in England, you'll want to stop at Costco to try the cottage pie. This food court find is full of beef and potatoes and will cost you around $4.50. It's the perfect item to order if you're looking for comfort food after a busy shopping day.

2. China: truffle mushroom pizza

Like in the United States, many international Costco food courts sell pizza. But you'll often find more unique pizza toppings when you visit abroad. In China, shoppers can order truffle mushroom pizza. It's delicious and affordable -- a slice will cost you around $1.80.

3. Mexico: hot dog

Yes, even the international Costco food court sells hot dogs. But in some international locations, you may find that more toppings are available. In Mexico, there are forty Costco clubs. You can get a hot dog with a soft drink for around $1.75 here. But even better, there are onion and jalapeno dispensers so you can load up your hot dog with all the fixings.

4.China: mango ice cream

Craving a sweet treat after strolling the aisles of Costco? If you're visiting one of the four clubs in China, you may be lucky enough to see mango soft-serve ice cream on the food court menu. You won't run up a pricey credit card bill when ordering this sweet snack. It costs just over $2.

5. South Korea: bulgogi pizza

Bulgogi, which translates to fire meat, is a popular South Korean beef dish with a sweet and tangy sauce. If you visit one of Costco's eighteen club locations in South Korea, you will want to head to the food court to order a slice of bulgogi pizza.

A slice of this delicious pizza costs about $2.70 -- so it's an affordable way to satisfy your cravings after loading up your shopping cart. I lived in South Korea for two years, and after writing this, I'm super disappointed I never made my way to Costco to try this food court item.

6. Canada: poutine

No trip to Canada is complete without poutine -- and guess what? Costco has you covered. Canada has over 100 Costco locations nationwide, and you'll find poutine on the food court menu. You can get an order of poutine for around $4.50.

7. Spain: chicken barbecue pizza

Another delicious pizza makes our list! Spain is home to four Costco clubs. One food court item that stands out here is chicken barbeque pizza. Not only does that sound amazing, but it's affordable. You can order a slice for around $2.20.

Costco can help you save money when traveling abroad

If you're a Costco member planning to travel abroad, don't forget to bring your membership card. Whether visiting for a few days or planning a more lengthy trip, you can get a great deal by purchasing the essentials you need at Costco.

Even when traveling, you can stay on track as you work to meet your personal finance goals. I dare you to try one of the delicious global food court items mentioned above. After sampling them, I bet you'll wish your local Costco club at home sold the same food court offerings.