The cost of things in 1987

I was reading about the difference of costs from in the 80's compared to today. I wanted to share some of that with you.


  • The average cost of a new home: $127,200.00
  • A VCR(no DVDs yet): $270.00
  • Ground Beef = 3 bucks a pound
  • An 11oz can of ground coffee: $2.00
  • A six-pack of Coke: $1.89
  • Box of Frozen waffles: $1.50
  • A 10 Disk CD Changer: $400.00
  • A camcorder: $100.00
  • A first class stamp: $0.22
  • Gas: $0.96 per gallon!
  • A candy bar: $0.40
  • A walkman: $45.00
  • A dozen eggs: $1.00
  • A gallon of milk: $1.80
  • A loaf of bread: $1.25
  • Average price of a new car: $10,500.00
  • A pack of Cigs: $1.25 (actually I remember when my mom bought them for $1.10)
  • A box of cereal: $1.90
  • A Car Phone: $1,400.00
  • One Share of Microsoft Stocks: about $100.00

Times sure have changed! I remember when a walkman was out of the question for me because they were so expensive. A Cabbage Patch Doll at $35.00 was way too expensive as well. 

What was your favorite 80's toy? 



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  1. Wow! That's crazy!! Mainly the price of gas!! *gasp*
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  2. Now, THAT's interesting! I actually remember cigs being under $1.00. I know. I'm a bit older than you :) You have a really nice site!
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