Costco

Costco is a supermarket chain that was founded in the United States in 1976 and built its first Australian location in Melbourne's Docklands in 2009. The supermarket has many locations around the world, including 12 in Australia.

Costco is the right supermarket for you if you want to buy in quantity at a discounted price, which is ideal for living on a budget. Costco operates warehouse-style stores all around the world, with a penchant for bulk goods and big things.

Costco has a membership program in which customers can sign up for a charge of $55 or $60. The membership fee entitles you to use any Costco location in Australia.

Costco has significantly increased its product and service offerings throughout the years. It used to sell exclusively boxed products that could be dispensed by pulling the stretch wrap off a pallet. It sells a variety of more difficult-to-handle products, including art, books, caskets, clothing, computer software, fine wine, interiors, home appliances, electronic goods, hot tubs, jewelry, perishable items, solar panels, tires, and vacuum cleaners.

Founded: 1983
Revenue: $122.14 billion
Headquarters: Issaquah, Washington, United States
Website: costco.com