15 International Costco Foods That’ll Make You Feel Like You’re on Vacation

Travel isn’t always accessible, and while you’re stuck at home, an easy solution to wanderlust is to enjoy the foods you would while overseas.

Unfortunately, culinary hobbies like that can become really expensive. Fortunately, one of the best Costco hacks is that they sell products inspired by other cultures and imported directly from other countries.

We’ve gathered 15 Costco items that will help you indulge in international flavors for much less.

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

Price: $12.99

When you can find imported Italian pasta, it feels like an indulgence. Costco carries a six-pack of organic pasta, two bags each of three different types.

Enjoy casarecce, penne ziti rigate, and gemelli for just $2.17 per bag. Being from Italy means it isn’t made with the chemicals pasta from the U.S. is.

Price: $9.99

Pocky biscuit sticks have exploded in popularity in the United States. They’re trendy and not always cheap, but at Costco, you can grab a 10-count for less than $1 per box.

The retailer has the fan-favorite strawberry cream-covered variety, which adds the perfect sweetness to this snack.

Price: $21.99

Costco sells a 25-pound bag of high-quality, kosher, long-grain Thai Hom Mali Jasmine Rice at a mind-bafflingly low price of $21.99.

A bag of this size can last for some time, which means you’re making even more for your money. It ships from Thailand and is said to be the country’s best rice.

Price: $11.39

Kirkland Signature has a 1.32-pound wheel of double-creme, soft-ripened brie cheese for less than $12. 

Imported from Normandy, it's decadent on a cheese board and can be baked on its own, in a crock with jams or herbs, or inside biscuit dough for a fun, tear-apart appetizer.

Price: $13.99

This spicy chicken ramen has 4.5 stars at Costco and is touted for being flavorful, convenient, and delicious. It’s a convenient snack or meal option and is imported straight from South Korea. Each serving comes out to about $2.33.

Price: $7.29/lb

This creamy, cow’s milk-based cheese is one of the most popular cheeses in the world, and the aging process can take anywhere from three months to two years. The Dutch Tradition gouda cheese at Costco is imported directly from Holland.

Price: $10.69

If you want a true, fresh taste of Italian basil, then the Kirkland Signature basil pesto just might be your jam. While the product is made in the United States, the basil is 100% imported from Italy. You can score a 22-ounce jar of this deliciousness for just $10.69.

Price: $15.69

These dumplings, packed with marinated USDA Choice beef in a three-pound, resealable bag, cost about 31 cents apiece.

Pan fry them in under 10 minutes to enjoy a treat that’s both crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Bibigo dumplings are manufactured and shipped out of Korea.

Price: $27.99

Panettone is a moist and sweet Italian bread typically made with raisins and candied fruit. There’s nothing like bringing one to any occasion, and mini ones are perfect portion sizes for sharing.

Grab a 9-pack of Panettone at an affordable price at Costco, made by a company in Prato, Italy. The box includes three each of classic, pistachio, and limoncello flavored cakes.

While Panettone is typically enjoyed during Christmas and New Year’s, they make for a tasty treat any time of the year.

Price: $14.99

Authentic Italian biscottis are a great option for dunking in coffee or enjoying with a nice breakfast or afternoon tea.

These from Costco are made in Luino, Italy with real butter and whole almonds and are kosher, too. With about sixty pieces per container, you’ll get your money’s worth.

Price: $23.99

San Pellegrino is a household name, and is made exclusively in Italy using sun-dried Italian fruits. It will make you feel like you are sipping on it at a European cafe.

Costco sells a 24-count box of the popular Melograno & Arancia – or orange and pomegranate – water for about $1 per can.

Price: $10.09

Who doesn’t love chocolate for breakfast? These brioche-style puff pastries are flaky, filled with bars of chocolate, and individually wrapped for convenient, on-the-go enjoyment. You can grab a 16-count at Costco for just over $10 and feel just like you’re in France.

Price: $12.59/lb

Salmon is a phenomenal source of healthy fats, protein, and several essential vitamins for the human body. 

This fresh-farmed Atlantic salmon, imported from Norway, is tasty salted on its own, added to a bagel, in a protein bowl with whole grains and produce, or as a main dish.

Price: $32.69

Seafood can be pricey, but at Costco, you can score imported seafood at a great price. These wild-caught scallops are available for $16.34 per pound.

With about 18 to 23 scallops per bag, these morsels are flown in from Japan, can be tossed in the freezer, and make a great appetizer or main dish.

Price: $28.99

These artful tins, filled with premium, buttery shortbread, are highly sought-after and especially popular during the holidays.

But this 4.6-pound tin can be found year-round and is filled with over 100 soft and crumbly cookies to enjoy. They are imported by Walkers Shortbread from the Scottish Highlands.

Just because you can’t book a plane ticket overseas doesn’t mean you can’t taste the flavors of the world. Costco is a great place to score international and culturally inspired groceries on a budget.

Keep in mind that prices ending in “.97” are clearance items, so snag them quickly if you notice them.