<prompt> Human: I keep hearing how great Costco is for families and buying in bulk, but does it make sense to buy the membership if youre a single person? Ive tried it and while it is cost effective to buy a 50 bag of rice, a giant bag of oranges, a 10 pound can of beans, Im not quite sure if in the long run its worth it. Whats your opinion Personal Finance?  <response>: For me its been worth it. I buy everything I can in bulk and its nice having everything I need in one location. Plus I feel good supporting a company that doesnt treat employees like shit. In purely financial terms the savings on my vegan protein powder pay for my membership all by itself. Its around 15 cheaper per container at Costco than Ive been able to find elsewhere. 