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!
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.
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.
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!!
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!
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! ♥️
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.
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.
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!!
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
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.
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.
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 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?
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....
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.
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
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. 😯😊
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 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
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/
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......
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.
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?
Food court hot dogs are 100% lamb with no additives. Way better than the US costco. Gas was about US $7.29 a gallon. Over $50 for 1/2 tank on the way back to the airport rental car return. Cheap membership renewal for about $30, but you have to be Iceland resident. Lines were very long, stubborn people won't move to the center cash registers, not enough cashiers, so we opted for the bonus store next door. Definitely buy your alcohol at airport duty free. Won't find it cheaper.
I get this huge tub of pine nut hummus from costco that's really good. And they have a pickle flavored dip that my wife loves. Overall their food is pretty awesome.
Love your videos, very helpful now since I am planning my trip in 10 days! Would be great to have a video comparing other supermarkets, I saw Netto, Bonus, ..
Could you do a video on the flee market. It is one of my must stops when I visit Iceland. I was in Iceland last July Aug and I bought a waffle maker there for 10 us dollars. There is something special about waffles in Iceland. I joined you at the brewery a few years ago. Went there last year and they no longer make there own beer. The other special thing in Iceland is there Ice cream. Next is the cholate. Get the salted carmel. Best place to get fuel is Costco. Thank you Ben
Looks exactly like the ones here in the USA. Bummer about the alcohol though. Where are all the peeps giving away free samples of products? I'd miss that. Ah, answered that one. Where do Icelanders store all this bulk meat and other items if the homes and refrigerators are smaller? Do you have freezers with your fridges or are they a separate appliance? And the Heineken was sitting out on the floor...could you not buy that? Or is that off limits too with the rest of the alcoholic drinks? How in the world will you use 60 eggs before they go bad?! So many questions...sorry. 😁😁😁
Hi. Jeanie, this is Tim T. We love to watch your videos about living in Iceland. We are planning a trip to Iceland in end of September, can you give us any advices for prepping our trip. Like weather in September or what kind of season clothing should we be packing during our trip. Thank you
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.
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
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.
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 wild to see Costco in Iceland carrying almost all the same products we have in the US.
Thanks 🎉 your baby is so well behaved ❤
Thanks! He's a doll!
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.
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
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.
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!!
Looks like a nice one! Your son signing “more” was just the cutest thing!!
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!
Very Informative! Good to hear your comparison between US & Iceland
Thanks 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! ♥️
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!
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.
Nice leisurely tour. The terminology of places selling hot food seemed mysterious to you. Fascinating similarities and differences. Enjoyed.
Very helpful! Could you possibly do one for Bonus as well - I keep hearing that’s the place to go!
Yesss please!! Do Bonus!
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?
Is it necessary to have a club card for Shopping
Can't believe you can get Cretor's Popcorn. One of favorites!
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!!
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 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
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.
You taught him the sign for "more". Well done 👏 ✔
IKEA and Costco next door, what fun! Good video!
Yes! Thank you!
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.
This is great! We will be in Reykjavik May 11!! Can't wait!!
It’s a separate company that does the samples. CDS. I worked for them a few months ago for a bit.
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!
Would love more videos like this one also for us foreign residents :)
Also, the “Costco Restaurant” is just called the food court. ☺️
I would love to see more movies of your ABSOLUTELY ADORABLE SON!!!
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.
I remember passing by the Costco on my way to the airport, and I was like shocked to see it in Iceland
Golden kiwi is awesome!
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!
Your cute boy really likes those hot dogs! 🌭 Thanks for posting. Nice to see what stores in other countries are like.
I’m packing a bong for this one. I love Costco. I was there for lunch today. 🇨🇦🥶👽
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?
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!
So informative! Also, your son is so cute!!
That is the shortest Costco gas line I have ever seen. Usually it’s at the San Ysidro port of entry.
With all that distance that food is shipped to Iceland. Here in Canada, small town in BC, we generally pay more for our food.
I’ll never get to beautiful Iceland or anywhere out of the USA so thank you for these 🙏👍
Slowing down and the price (very important)… your son is cute 🥰
Cool you guys drive on the correct side of the road and your steering wheel is on the correct side. 👍
Wondering, as typical refrigerators there are very small, where does one store all these large qualities perishables?
Australian Licorice how interesting . Great films editing and music. Loving your channel.
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
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.
It snows in Iceland? I've seen a hundred RUclips videos about Iceland and this is the first one with snow.
They have 55 snowy days a year.
Do you do container gardening for your herbs & veggies? Many things can be grown inside.
Interesting/informative.Entertaining
Thanks for this video! I'm going there in June and totally planning to hit up Costco now!
Looks just like ours. The parking lot here is always jammed. Doesn’t matter what day or time.
17:23 And then you can go across the street and get some furniture for your trip at IKEA! 😊
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.
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
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. 😯😊
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 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 ❤❤
Iceland Costco opened in 2017. Costco's can be found in over a dozen countries so far.
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/
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......
Hi !thanks for info...
It's that right ,they have only one kind of chese?
This was so interesting and helpful.
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.
great video thanks, definitely helps in the planning process
I’ll be there in two weeks and this was really helpful since it will be my first time visiting Iceland.
Thank you for the video I work at Costco in San Diego California
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.
Do Icelandic people like spicy foods like Mexican food jalapeños, things like that
I literally just bought a pack of the same exact blueberries at my local Walmart for about $1.77
So cute eating the hot dog!
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?
Cool a Costco were you can actually shop with out heavy 🛒 traffic 😅
Are you allowed to make kit beer or kit wine instead of paying retail for it
This is SO helpful! Thank you ❤
You're SO welcome!!
Looks like the perfect place to load up on pickled herring!
Food court hot dogs are 100% lamb with no additives. Way better than the US costco. Gas was about US $7.29 a gallon. Over $50 for 1/2 tank on the way back to the airport rental car return. Cheap membership renewal for about $30, but you have to be Iceland resident. Lines were very long, stubborn people won't move to the center cash registers, not enough cashiers, so we opted for the bonus store next door. Definitely buy your alcohol at airport duty free. Won't find it cheaper.
Your videos are really helpful! I'm traveling next month to iceland!!
I get this huge tub of pine nut hummus from costco that's really good. And they have a pickle flavored dip that my wife loves. Overall their food is pretty awesome.
Do they have much organic and whole coffee beans? We will heading there in two weeks. Thank you
So does food have a longer time before expiration date at Costco then at local grocery stores in Iceland??
Coming in June, do you think Costco will still carry few winter coats and stuff?
Love your videos, very helpful now since I am planning my trip in 10 days! Would be great to have a video comparing other supermarkets, I saw Netto, Bonus, ..
Could you do a video on the flee market. It is one of my must stops when I visit Iceland. I was in Iceland last July Aug and I bought a waffle maker there for 10 us dollars. There is something special about waffles in Iceland. I joined you at the brewery a few years ago. Went there last year and they no longer make there own beer. The other special thing in Iceland is there Ice cream. Next is the cholate. Get the salted carmel. Best place to get fuel is Costco. Thank you Ben
Wow the meat and fish look way better than my Costco, I’m jealous.
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!
Looks exactly like the ones here in the USA. Bummer about the alcohol though. Where are all the peeps giving away free samples of products? I'd miss that. Ah, answered that one. Where do Icelanders store all this bulk meat and other items if the homes and refrigerators are smaller? Do you have freezers with your fridges or are they a separate appliance? And the Heineken was sitting out on the floor...could you not buy that? Or is that off limits too with the rest of the alcoholic drinks? How in the world will you use 60 eggs before they go bad?! So many questions...sorry. 😁😁😁
Jeanie I just wanna say thank you so much for showing us what costco looks like, I am heading there in august.. Thanks Again,
Are there butane fuel canisters for camping stoves in that Costco? Thanks.
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 😢
Hi. Jeanie, this is Tim T. We love to watch your videos about living in Iceland. We are planning a trip to Iceland in end of September, can you give us any advices for prepping our trip. Like weather in September or what kind of season clothing should we be packing during our trip. Thank you