Was just at our local Costco in San Antonio, Texas… while the layout is very familiar, the content is very different. Not at all surprising! I shall likely never be at a Costco in Iceland so this was fun! Glad to see your little guy enjoying the trip as well!
In the US I always go into Costco just showing my membership on my app. In Iceland I tried that, but I had to get out my actual card to be scanned. Not a big deal, but if you are used to using the app in the US make sure you bring the actual card.
Thanks for a VERY informative look at life in Iceland, so enjoyable to visit another country through the eyes of someone who lives there!! Especially when I live in Albuquerque, NM USA
Always love to see Costco's around the world. Layout is pretty much the same!! Got to go to the Maui one years ago!! Their meat is excellent, big packs that we break down & freeze.
Just returned from Iceland. Loved it. I went to IKEA on May 1 (Iceland Labor Day) and it was so packed. But I had the best meal there in the cafeteria. Went back the next day.
We made sure to leave time on the way to the airport to visit Costco. Filled up the rental car with gas, bought some big bags of Icelandic candy and got some socks. Fun going up and down the aisles to see what was different! Just like going to Costco at home except they did want to scan our card instead of just showing it.
Our local Costco here in Central Mexico is open between 10 am and 8:30 pm most days. The layout is pretty much the same here as this one. Our food court is outside, the tire service has an outside entrance and we also have a pharmacy
So you probably won’t see this post cuz your video is 2 years old. But it was nice to see another Hutchinson! The reason I came across and was watching your video is because my son Shane Hutchinson and his family are stopping over there on their way back the US (permanently) after being in Sweden for 10 years and all my Hutchinson grandchildren who were born in Sweden are there in Iceland too. Blow away to see a Cosco there. Anyway thanks Hutch!!
This is so interesting! We love our US Costco and this looks so similar. People are nuts about the hot dogs and yogurt parfaits at the food court - we also love the fish and meat as well as the hot dogs. Your little boy is the sweetest! ♥️
I’m seeing this for the first time. I work in a grocery store so I like to see how stores are in different parts of the world. Iceland is a fascinating Country, beautiful! Your son is precious! I wonder if he will speak Icelandic as well as English, growing up in that Country. I know it is difficult to learn. Thank you for sharing your Costco visit!
Thank you for this video. You make tons of beautiful and informative videos. In the end, Costcos look to be pretty much the same everywhere. This video was really helpful for planning our trip to Iceland this summer.
We just spent a week in Iceland (my second trip in a year) and I had no idea there was a Costco in Reykjavik! Great info for when we return for the Ring Road camper tour!!
Thank you so much for your videos. Are helping a lot planing my trip. What about fresh food to eat in the moment? I don't see much in your bonus and Costco videos. Also the hotdogs have always a vegan option?
My Daughter put together travel snack baggies, for the two of us, before we left for Iceland. She used some of all of the dried fruits, nuts, seeds, granola & things that I had in the pantry. A snack for the road she said. I never touched it driving nor on the flight. Every morning before we started our day, we ate Skyr with some of her hand blended trail mix on top. What a great way to start the day. When in Iceland Skyr is a great breakfast choice. Peace.
Things have changed since i was there in the late 80s right before beer became legal loved it there miss the people i made friends with and the lamd dogs and ysa
Facinating! I just shopped at our Costco today in Denver Co. First thing I noticed on your video is how amazing the displays are,The stock people employees line up product like it's set up with a ruler! Second thing I noticed is that your people don't fill up the carts to the fullest overflowing like us greedy americans! Me included! I'm getting ready for Thanksgiving here and need a TON of stuff!
If you're from the UK it's basically the same. We were staying in hotels during our stay so didn't buy much just some snacks for the car or if we got stuck. Skyr, drinks which we couldn't finish and gave away, chocolate, fruit etc. The fuel was much cheaper. Yes you need a Costco membership to shop there and the card can be used worldwide. If you don't have to go, apart from fuel, I wouldn't bother. It was the novelty for us.
We are glad to know that there is Costco in Iceland. We will definitely stop by to get the essential foods before making the Golden Circle in Iceland in June. How was the Costco hot dog tasted comparing to at the Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur in Reykjavik? BTW, the place at Costco that sell Pizza, Hot Dogs, etc. is called FOOD COURT in the U.S.
Hi there! Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted! Most everywhere you'll visit will allow you to pay with a credit card. Cash is most handy when tipping your tour guides. Here's my video where I cover the topic of money: icelandwithaview.com/5-important-things-to-know-before-traveling-to-iceland/
Great question! Alcohol sales at Costco in Iceland are limited to those with a business membership and permission (ie - restaurants). To buy beer, stick with duty free in the airport or Vínbúðin.
We were just in Iceland in September and I can say that everything she references is 100% accurate. Funny story about the "Alcohol" part of the store. Unlike the US stores you can't by your alcohol at this "Costco". I didn't realize this and went into the '"Alcohol" area (it's a separate room in the store). As I was walking around a lady (employee) comes rushing in asking me for my retail papers (She wanted some kind of a license that proved I was an seller of Alcohol). I told her I just had my membership and I wasn't selling any, I just wanted to purchase for my own consumption and she said "Not allowed", resale only. I asked her if I could at least take a picture of the "area" as it looked quite interesting and different from the "Costco" back home and she said NO....
Ahww! 😯 such a cute baby if only we new who the momma is. 😯 just picking at you Jennie. 😄 trying to make you laugh.😄 you are a great mom with lots of love and affection. 😯😊
I just saw your post for the first time today and I love it, please can you do videos for people that want to move permanently or for school, example accommodation videos, first things to do while there and lots of grocery haul. It will be much appreciated. Thank you
love seeing different costcos. the Salt Lake City one is the biggest, but going anywhere, even if your city has multiple like mine does (7-8 I think where I am) differences just based on demographics of what's sold. or in Costa Rica they have a similar place- I think owned by Costco, and it's many of the same products
I definitely want to make a trip to Iceland within the next handful of years. Maybe it will be a honeymoon trip, maybe just a trip in general. I do know I'd definitely stop by Costco for the bulk trip foods like fruit/veggies, tortillas, cheese and skyr plus the all important snacks for simple meals put together in a camper van. Supper glad that Iceland has a Costco.
Question- In the USA they have plastic utensils. You can cut up the hotdog into small bites for a small child. Or also helps the food to cool down faster. God bless!
Thank you for this great video! I live in Sweden (Stockholm) and the first Costco store in Sweden will open here in Oct 2022. I'm looking for good videos to introduce friends to Costco, and yours being closest to Scandinavia will be great. Hope you can come over here some day and visit the city of Stockholm 😄
I am wondering where the solar greenhouses are ? I had heard there was great food in Iceland because of giant solar greenhouses . But from all I have watched on yours and other channels the fresh food is not great . Can you do a video on the greenhouses?
That is "bulk" buying for sure 😃was wondering if the Kiwifruit gets imported from New Zealand as I am watching your videos from the Bay of Plenty region in NZ, Kiwifruit Capital of the world 👍You got to say Kiwifruit though as the "Kiwi" is our national bird😂 Looks like we're also getting our first Costco store later this year ! Have a great day......
Thanks for the informative video. Just returned from Iceland and visited Costco and prior to visiting in person had little information based on the videos of others. During the trip I enjoyed having individual duvets since my GF uses our large one like a burrito and I am left with nothing. They have multiple options of duvets and organic and bamboo duvet covers that we put ina vacuum bag and brought home. They also have hiking poles, tights, and other useful items in the area near the clothes. The brands are mostly from Europe, so same items from a different country have ingredients to watch out for if you have allergies. The raw cured UK bacon was a big hit and reason enough to get a place with a kitchen. Skyr was a great price and if you do not have a fridge storing outside can keep it cool 😎
I spent nine days in Iceland last October. We rented an Airbnb in Kopavogur. We did not shop at Costco but if we had stayed longer, we would have. We did visit the three big grocery stores: Bonus, Kronan and Haugkaup. I would have to say that Kronan, the mid range store, had the best selections for the fairest prices. Bonus is like shopping at Aldi and Haugkaup is more like shopping at Whole Foods in The USA. Each has its place. We shopped at Kronan and Bonus mostly. It is fun to shop with the locals and watch what they buy!
Costco is an interesting idea but in Iceland where people don't have freezers and refrigerators are small and storage is limited, how do people deal with the sizes and quantities?
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How wonderful to see your little guy sign “more”. The Costco looks pretty much like all the others. Thank you, great tour!
Thanks so much for watching!
Was just at our local Costco in San Antonio, Texas… while the layout is very familiar, the content is very different. Not at all surprising! I shall likely never be at a Costco in Iceland so this was fun! Glad to see your little guy enjoying the trip as well!
I wonder if he knows Icelandic.
In the US I always go into Costco just showing my membership on my app. In Iceland I tried that, but I had to get out my actual card to be scanned. Not a big deal, but if you are used to using the app in the US make sure you bring the actual card.
How adorable and well-behaved is your child. Thanks for all the Iceland videos they're great👍
Thanks so much! 😊
@@IcelandwithaViewYou're welcome! 😎
Thanks for a VERY informative look at life in Iceland, so enjoyable to visit another country through the eyes of someone who lives there!! Especially when I live in Albuquerque, NM USA
How wild to see Costco in Iceland carrying almost all the same products we have in the US.
Always love to see Costco's around the world. Layout is pretty much the same!! Got to go to the Maui one years ago!! Their meat is excellent, big packs that we break down & freeze.
I don't see myself ever visiting Iceland but I find your videos fun and interesting to watch anyway. Thanks.
Glad you like them!
Just returned from Iceland. Loved it. I went to IKEA on May 1 (Iceland Labor Day) and it was so packed. But I had the best meal there in the cafeteria. Went back the next day.
🤣🤣Icelanders love IKEA - Nordic design and affordable! And yes, just like the gas stations, IKEA provides great food at an affordable price!
Iceland is overrated. I don't know how people even live there.
Canned tuna. Kept us alive in our year on the road. I am bilingual in tuna ....learned to recognise it in any language. Lol. Great video..thanks
Pictures help too😳🤣🤣🤣
We made sure to leave time on the way to the airport to visit Costco. Filled up the rental car with gas, bought some big bags of Icelandic candy and got some socks. Fun going up and down the aisles to see what was different! Just like going to Costco at home except they did want to scan our card instead of just showing it.
Thanks 🎉 your baby is so well behaved ❤
Thanks! He's a doll!
Our local Costco here in Central Mexico is open between 10 am and 8:30 pm most days. The layout is pretty much the same here as this one. Our food court is outside, the tire service has an outside entrance and we also have a pharmacy
Love it
Looks like a nice one! Your son signing “more” was just the cutest thing!!
Thank you for the good tips. We call it a food court where you buy a hot dog ect. It's interesting to see how your grocery stores are.
You have great self control! A trip to Costco for me usually results in a $200.00 to $300.00 bill.
Me too! Never get out of there less than $300
Very helpful! Could you possibly do one for Bonus as well - I keep hearing that’s the place to go!
Yesss please!! Do Bonus!
Very Informative! Good to hear your comparison between US & Iceland
Thanks for watching 😊
So you probably won’t see this post cuz your video is 2 years old. But it was nice to see another Hutchinson! The reason I came across and was watching your video is because my son Shane Hutchinson and his family are stopping over there on their
way back the US (permanently) after being in Sweden for 10 years and all my Hutchinson grandchildren who were born in Sweden are there in Iceland too. Blow away to see a Cosco there. Anyway thanks Hutch!!
It was fun to see what was the same and different at Costco compared to US. My eye caught the gelato! I’m envious!
Thanks so much for watching!
This is so interesting! We love our US Costco and this looks so similar. People are nuts about the hot dogs and yogurt parfaits at the food court - we also love the fish and meat as well as the hot dogs. Your little boy is the sweetest! ♥️
I’m seeing this for the first time. I work in a grocery store so I like to see how stores are in different parts of the world. Iceland is a fascinating Country, beautiful! Your son is precious! I wonder if he will speak Icelandic as well as English, growing up in that Country. I know it is difficult to learn. Thank you for sharing your Costco visit!
Nice leisurely tour. The terminology of places selling hot food seemed mysterious to you. Fascinating similarities and differences. Enjoyed.
Thank you for this video. You make tons of beautiful and informative videos. In the end, Costcos look to be pretty much the same everywhere. This video was really helpful for planning our trip to Iceland this summer.
We just spent a week in Iceland (my second trip in a year) and I had no idea there was a Costco in Reykjavik! Great info for when we return for the Ring Road camper tour!!
Is it necessary to have a club card for Shopping
IKEA and Costco next door, what fun! Good video!
Yes! Thank you!
Can't believe you can get Cretor's Popcorn. One of favorites!
Also, the “Costco Restaurant” is just called the food court. ☺️
Thank you so much for your videos. Are helping a lot planing my trip. What about fresh food to eat in the moment? I don't see much in your bonus and Costco videos. Also the hotdogs have always a vegan option?
My Daughter put together travel snack baggies, for the two of us, before we left for Iceland.
She used some of all of the dried fruits, nuts, seeds, granola & things that I had in the pantry.
A snack for the road she said.
I never touched it driving nor on the flight.
Every morning before we started our day, we ate Skyr with some of her hand blended trail mix on top.
What a great way to start the day.
When in Iceland Skyr is a great breakfast choice.
Peace.
Im in Australia. Can you tell me what Skyr consists of please?
I remember passing by the Costco on my way to the airport, and I was like shocked to see it in Iceland
Things have changed since i was there in the late 80s right before beer became legal loved it there miss the people i made friends with and the lamd dogs and ysa
You taught him the sign for "more". Well done 👏 ✔
Prices seem comparable to USA, but are memory cards expensive, hence the 10 FPS Video?
The few prices she pointed out are about 50% higher than in the Mid-Atlantic US.
This is great! We will be in Reykjavik May 11!! Can't wait!!
Would love more videos like this one also for us foreign residents :)
Facinating! I just shopped at our Costco today in Denver Co. First thing I noticed on your video is how amazing the displays are,The stock people employees line up product like it's set up with a ruler! Second thing I noticed is that your people don't fill up the carts to the fullest overflowing like us greedy americans! Me included! I'm getting ready for Thanksgiving here and need a TON of stuff!
So informative! Also, your son is so cute!!
The star of the vid is that super cute little boy! It's so neat that your Costco has about 5% of the people volume ours has here in CA USA.
At 10:03 I see some Heineken beer. Is that the 0% alcohol beer? Or do they sell beer to the general members? Just liquor to restaurants and bars?
Yes, 0%
If you're from the UK it's basically the same. We were staying in hotels during our stay so didn't buy much just some snacks for the car or if we got stuck. Skyr, drinks which we couldn't finish and gave away, chocolate, fruit etc. The fuel was much cheaper. Yes you need a Costco membership to shop there and the card can be used worldwide. If you don't have to go, apart from fuel, I wouldn't bother. It was the novelty for us.
We are glad to know that there is Costco in Iceland. We will definitely stop by to get the essential foods before making the Golden Circle in Iceland in June. How was the Costco hot dog tasted comparing to at the Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur in Reykjavik? BTW, the place at Costco that sell Pizza, Hot Dogs, etc. is called FOOD COURT in the U.S.
Could you please answer the question about whether they carry the fresh rotisserie chicken like in the U.S.? Thanks for making this helpful video.
They sure do, Tricia! And, it's just as delicious!
Do you do container gardening for your herbs & veggies? Many things can be grown inside.
Slowing down and the price (very important)… your son is cute 🥰
Your cute boy really likes those hot dogs! 🌭 Thanks for posting. Nice to see what stores in other countries are like.
Australian Licorice how interesting . Great films editing and music. Loving your channel.
Golden kiwi is awesome!
I’ll never get to beautiful Iceland or anywhere out of the USA so thank you for these 🙏👍
That is the shortest Costco gas line I have ever seen. Usually it’s at the San Ysidro port of entry.
I am travelling to Iceland next week and wanted to know can we pay by visa? What are the payment options besides cash?
Hi there! Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted! Most everywhere you'll visit will allow you to pay with a credit card. Cash is most handy when tipping your tour guides. Here's my video where I cover the topic of money: icelandwithaview.com/5-important-things-to-know-before-traveling-to-iceland/
Hello Jeannie first thanks for sharing. I have a question we need to member to shop in Costco ??? Can you tell me if Costco like Metro in Germany 🤔
Tourist can also get membership ????
You can shop in Costco Iceland if you have a membership! If not it might be possible to buy a day pass but I’m not sure.
I noticed beer as you are walking around. Is this also a no go?
It was @ 10:09
Great question! Alcohol sales at Costco in Iceland are limited to those with a business membership and permission (ie - restaurants). To buy beer, stick with duty free in the airport or Vínbúðin.
We were just in Iceland in September and I can say that everything she references is 100% accurate. Funny story about the "Alcohol" part of the store. Unlike the US stores you can't by your alcohol at this "Costco". I didn't realize this and went into the '"Alcohol" area (it's a separate room in the store). As I was walking around a lady (employee) comes rushing in asking me for my retail papers (She wanted some kind of a license that proved I was an seller of Alcohol). I told her I just had my membership and I wasn't selling any, I just wanted to purchase for my own consumption and she said "Not allowed", resale only. I asked her if I could at least take a picture of the "area" as it looked quite interesting and different from the "Costco" back home and she said NO....
That would be me down to asking for the picture. Thanks for saving me from the disappointment!
typical of provincial people on a small island
typical of provincial people on a small island
I’m packing a bong for this one. I love Costco. I was there for lunch today. 🇨🇦🥶👽
Cool you guys drive on the correct side of the road and your steering wheel is on the correct side. 👍
It’s a separate company that does the samples. CDS. I worked for them a few months ago for a bit.
Ahww! 😯 such a cute baby if only we new who the momma is. 😯 just picking at you Jennie. 😄 trying to make you laugh.😄 you are a great mom with lots of love and affection. 😯😊
I would love to see more movies of your ABSOLUTELY ADORABLE SON!!!
I just saw your post for the first time today and I love it, please can you do videos for people that want to move permanently or for school, example accommodation videos, first things to do while there and lots of grocery haul. It will be much appreciated. Thank you
Check out this article about moving to Iceland, you may find it helpful: www.icelandreview.com/ask-ir/how-can-i-move-to-iceland/?mibextid=Zxz2cZ
Thank you ❤❤
Thanks for this video! I'm going there in June and totally planning to hit up Costco now!
Wondering, as typical refrigerators there are very small, where does one store all these large qualities perishables?
With all that distance that food is shipped to Iceland. Here in Canada, small town in BC, we generally pay more for our food.
It snows in Iceland? I've seen a hundred UA-cam videos about Iceland and this is the first one with snow.
They have 55 snowy days a year.
Are you allowed to make kit beer or kit wine instead of paying retail for it
So does food have a longer time before expiration date at Costco then at local grocery stores in Iceland??
17:23 And then you can go across the street and get some furniture for your trip at IKEA! 😊
Hi !thanks for info...
It's that right ,they have only one kind of chese?
love seeing different costcos. the Salt Lake City one is the biggest, but going anywhere, even if your city has multiple like mine does (7-8 I think where I am) differences just based on demographics of what's sold. or in Costa Rica they have a similar place- I think owned by Costco, and it's many of the same products
I’ll be there in two weeks and this was really helpful since it will be my first time visiting Iceland.
I definitely want to make a trip to Iceland within the next handful of years. Maybe it will be a honeymoon trip, maybe just a trip in general. I do know I'd definitely stop by Costco for the bulk trip foods like fruit/veggies, tortillas, cheese and skyr plus the all important snacks for simple meals put together in a camper van. Supper glad that Iceland has a Costco.
Question- In the USA they have plastic utensils. You can cut up the hotdog into small bites for a small child. Or also helps the food to cool down faster. God bless!
Thank you for this great video! I live in Sweden (Stockholm) and the first Costco store in Sweden will open here in Oct 2022. I'm looking for good videos to introduce friends to Costco, and yours being closest to Scandinavia will be great. Hope you can come over here some day and visit the city of Stockholm 😄
2.52 what per liter? 9.50 USD per gallon?
Coming in June, do you think Costco will still carry few winter coats and stuff?
I literally just bought a pack of the same exact blueberries at my local Walmart for about $1.77
Do you know where to buy rice cooker ? Thanks
Do they have much organic and whole coffee beans? We will heading there in two weeks. Thank you
Iceland Costco opened in 2017. Costco's can be found in over a dozen countries so far.
Looks just like ours. The parking lot here is always jammed. Doesn’t matter what day or time.
I am wondering where the solar greenhouses are ? I had heard there was great food in Iceland because of giant solar greenhouses . But from all I have watched on yours and other channels the fresh food is not great . Can you do a video on the greenhouses?
Interesting/informative.Entertaining
So cute eating the hot dog!
That is "bulk" buying for sure 😃was wondering if the Kiwifruit gets imported from New Zealand as I am watching your videos from the Bay of Plenty region in NZ, Kiwifruit Capital of the world 👍You got to say Kiwifruit though as the "Kiwi" is our national bird😂
Looks like we're also getting our first Costco store later this year ! Have a great day......
Wow! No crowd in Iceland! You are lucky. In Canada, the parkings and the stores are always crowded!
On the weekends Costco can get pretty busy, especially because they have the cheapest gas in the city!
This was so interesting and helpful.
great video thanks, definitely helps in the planning process
Looks like the perfect place to load up on pickled herring!
Thank you for the video I work at Costco in San Diego California
I don't have a coaco card since I am not from usa. Not sure if I ever use or see cosco store ever after iceland. Will I be able to shop there?
To shop at Costco you'll need to be a member. You can register for a membership at the store for roughly $30 USD. The membership is good for one year.
Your videos are really helpful! I'm traveling next month to iceland!!
So cool. I’ve been watching you for months before going to Iceland and I was in here 2 days before you. Wish I could of saw you 😢
Do Icelandic people like spicy foods like Mexican food jalapeños, things like that
Thanks for the informative video. Just returned from Iceland and visited Costco and prior to visiting in person had little information based on the videos of others.
During the trip I enjoyed having individual duvets since my GF uses our large one like a burrito and I am left with nothing. They have multiple options of duvets and organic and bamboo duvet covers that we put ina vacuum bag and brought home.
They also have hiking poles, tights, and other useful items in the area near the clothes.
The brands are mostly from Europe, so same items from a different country have ingredients to watch out for if you have allergies. The raw cured UK bacon was a big hit and reason enough to get a place with a kitchen. Skyr was a great price and if you do not have a fridge storing outside can keep it cool 😎
Jeanie I just wanna say thank you so much for showing us what costco looks like, I am heading there in august.. Thanks Again,
I spent nine days in Iceland last October. We rented an Airbnb in Kopavogur. We did not shop at Costco but if we had stayed longer, we would have. We did visit the three big grocery stores: Bonus, Kronan and Haugkaup. I would have to say that Kronan, the mid range store, had the best selections for the fairest prices. Bonus is like shopping at Aldi and Haugkaup is more like shopping at Whole Foods in The USA. Each has its place. We shopped at Kronan and Bonus mostly. It is fun to shop with the locals and watch what they buy!
Great video! Why is there no Costco in Italy?
Costco is an interesting idea but in Iceland where people don't have freezers and refrigerators are small and storage is limited, how do people deal with the sizes and quantities?
Are there butane fuel canisters for camping stoves in that Costco? Thanks.
Cool a Costco were you can actually shop with out heavy 🛒 traffic 😅