These 5 Smart Dollar Tree Buys Will Make Costco Shoppers Envious
Looking to shop for the best deals on groceries and home goods? Your first stop might be Costco, as it is known for big savings, but bigger isn't always better. In fact, some everyday essentials cost less at Dollar Tree, which would give savvy shoppers more wiggle room in their wallets.
While Costco offers great deals on bulk quantities, Dollar Tree wins on price per item in many cases, especially when you don't need to buy an excessive supply.
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Here are five products where Dollar Tree beats Costco on value, plus tips to maximize your savings at both stores.
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1. Toilet Paper
An essential product you always need to keep stocked in your home is toilet paper. Picking a four-count pack of Dollar Tree's Scott Comfort Plus bathroom tissue for $1.50, or about $0.38 per roll, definitely beats out the 36-count Kirkland Signature Ultra Soft bath tissue bundle you can find at Costco for $24.99, which breaks down to about $0.69 per roll.
2. Batteries
Do you need to recharge your electronic devices? Stock up on batteries the next time you are at Dollar Tree, where an eight-count of E-Circuit AAA batteries is on sale for the low price of $1.50. That might shock you when compared to the 40-count Duracell AAA batteries for $20.99 at Costco.
3. Plastic Cups
If you are planning on throwing a party in the near future and do not want to deal with the mess of doing dishes afterwards, then head to Dollar Tree for a 48-count pack of red plastic party cups for just $1.50. It will save you money compared to Kirkland Signature's Chinet plastic cup pack of 240 for $12.99.
4. Trash Bags
It's a messy job, but making sure your trash is taken out in a secure and strong bag has to be done. That's why you need to shop at Dollar Tree, where a 35-count of 13-gallon scented trash bags in a variety of colors only costs $1.50. If you went to Costco and picked up the 200-count box of Kirkland Signature 13-gallon kitchen trash bags, you'd pay a staggering $18.99.
5. Baby Wipes
Your little ones deserve to stay fresh and clean, and you deserve to save money on keeping their most sensitive areas comfortable. Accomplish both by adding a 72-count pack of Fisher-Price baby wipes to your cart for just $1.25 the next time you are at Dollar Tree. Skip going to Costco, where a 640-count box of Kirkland Signature flushable wipes will cost you $19.99 (plus $3 in shipping if you order online).
J. Arky contributed to the reporting for this article.
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Disclaimer: Prices and availability accurate as of July 10, 2026 and subject to change.
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