Price then and now #1
What did a pound of bananas cost in 1995, back when you wrestled a plastic produce bag off the roll, never got it open on the first try, and set the bunch carefully on top of the cart so the eggs stayed safe? What's your best guess for that price, and how does it compare with what you pay today?
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In 1995, a pound of bananas cost about $0.49 on average. In 2025: $0.65. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000711211.
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Price then and now #2
What did a pound of white bread cost in 1981, back when the soft loaf rode home on top of the grocery bag so it wouldn't get squished? What's your best guess for the price back then, and how does it compare with what you pay today?
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In 1981, a pound of white bread cost about $0.53 on average. In 2025: $1.87. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000702111.
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Price then and now #3
Back in 2002, a pound of ground beef came home wrapped in white butcher paper, tucked in the cart beside a box of taco shells for an easy weeknight supper. What do you think that pound cost back then, and how does it compare with what you see at the store today?
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In 2002, a pound of ground beef cost about $1.71 on average. In 2025: $6.09. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000703112.
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