14 Unbeatable Costco Deals on Kirkland Brand Items Right Now

You're looking for ways to save money at Costco. While bulk buys and in-store specials can help, these aren't the only budget-friendly options.

We scoured the store's aisles for the best deals and found Kirkland generics that rival name-brand buys at a fraction of the price. From vitamins to keep you healthy during flu season to cozy pet beds to keep your fur baby comfy, our roundup includes the top Kirkland bargains right now.

Editor's note: Prices are subject to change and may vary by location.

Price: $17.99

Support your immune system without paying for pricey supplements. This bottle of USP-verified chewable contains 500 tablets, each with 500 mg of vitamin C. It's a true steal for $17.99.

Check your local Costco club for a better price. We found it for $12.99. A smaller 150-count Nature Made Vitamin C bottle costs $17.99 at Target.

Price: $13.99

You have months until you can hang laundry outside to dry. But your linens can still smell fresh.

Get over 45 ounces of this bulk buy for under $14. Target sells a 5.7-ounce bottle of Downy Fresh Scent Unstopables In-Wash Booster for $4.99. That means you'll pay $0.30 per ounce for the Kirkland generic and $0.88 for the brand name.

Keep your feet warm, dry, and toasty this winter without breaking the bank. This Kirkland generic features a real sheepskin exterior, making the generic dupe a must-have bargain for under $33. Nordstrom sells Ugg's Ultra Mini Classic Boot for $150.

Price: $19.99

A pair of Levi's 505 men's jeans cost $69.50 on the brand's website. That means you can save almost $50 on this Kirkland fashion find. The cotton, polyester, viscose, and elastane pants are perfect for a casual winter weekend day.

Price: $57.99

Give your canine companion a cozy place to nap. This cuddly 46x32-inch bed is spacious enough for a large dog.

Costco customer TravelinChiGal wrote a review on the retailer's website, "The interior fur is the softest fur that even the pickiest of dogs will love. If you're in the market for a new dog bed, or even think you are in the market for a new dog bed, do not hesitate to buy this one!"

Price: $33.99

Pack your pet's pantry with this 24-count of 13.2-ounce cans. The same size can of Purina Complete Essentials Chicken and Rice Entree costs $2.84 at Petco. You would pay over $68 to get Costco's quantity.

It isn't easy to quit — and it can get expensive. Don't add extra cost to the process with a pricey brand-name buy. Kirkland's generic two and four-mg Nicotine Polacrilex gum has the same active ingredient as Nicorette.

The 190-piece Costco generic at the full $59.99 price is more affordable than $78.49 for one 160-piece pack of the brand name from CVS.

Price: $28.99

Snag two 180-dose bottles of the 100 percent natural psyllium husk fiber powder for $28.99. Walgreens charges the same amount as Costco for Metamucil. But you'll only get one 114-teaspoon canister.

Price: $19.99

Stop a nagging winter-time cough with this generic version of Mucinex DM. The 84-tablet pack of guaifenesin and dextromethorphan OTC medicine is a bargain for under $20.

Target sells a 14-tablet box of the name-brand version for $14.99. In a price-per-pill comparison, Kirkland comes out on top at $0.23 versus Mucinex DM's $1.07.

Price: $23.99

Prep for spring cleaning and pick up a 90-count pack of these 33-gallon extra-large bags. Lowe's sells a 40-bag box from Hefty for $15.48. At that price, you'll pay over $34 for the same quantity Costco sells for $23.99.

Price: $24.99

Score a six-pack of these 100 percent combed heavyweight cotton men's crew necks for less than $25. Macy's sells four similar undershirts from Alfani for $40.

Price: $34.99

Stuffy, runny nose? No problem. Wipe this wintertime woe away with Kikrland's two-ply tissues. The $34.99 bulk buy includes 30 of the store brand's 110-count packs.

If you're unsure whether to splurge on the brand name, take it from Costco customer Vincent: "I bought the Kleenex brand in the same size box by mistake and regretted it. Flimsy sheets, single ply…The Kirkland tissues are better by far and far less expensive."

Price: $32.99

Relieve aches and pains without pills. This generic gel is a budget-friendly alternative to Voltaren arthritis aid. Get three 5.29-ounce tubes of the NSAID for under $33. A single 3.5-ounce pack of the name-brand costs $22.99 at CVS.

Get 16 or more hours of moisture from this generic disinfecting solution. The three-pack of 16-ounce bottles is safe for all soft contacts and silicone hydrogels.

But that's not all. It's also more affordable than the brand-name equivalent. One 10-ounce bottle of Opti-Free's Replenish Multi-Purpose Disinfecting Solution costs $12.99 at Walgreens.

Price: $7.99

Celebrate with style and wrap everything from birthday to anniversary presents with this colorful Kirkland ribbon. Choose from a variety of pretty patterns, including balloons, flowers, cakes, rainbows, and more.

Whether you need OTC meds and supplements to fight off the flu or boots for the winter weather, our favorite Kirkland finds include deals from across the store. And at these prices, you won't have to worry about overspending.

These aren't the only generics that can keep your budget in check. We spotted deals on hearty soups, sweet bakery treats, and Kikrland staples to help you save money on groceries this month.