Business Insider has a new list of “21 Everyday Items That Have Dramatically Gone Up In Price.” They list many everyday purchases, with the average 2002 price compared to the average 2012 price. Some items of interest:
Dozen Large Grade A Eggs
2002 Average – $1.03
2012 Average-$1.80
Percent Increase: 73%
Coffee, Ground Roast (Per Pound)
2002 Average – $2.92
2012 Average-$5.58
Percent Increase: 90%
Soft tub margarine (per pound)
2002 Average – $0.86
2012 Average-$2.09
Percent Increase: 143%
Whole turkey (per pound)
2002 Average – $1.05
2012 Average-$1.65
Percent Increase: 56%
Ground beef (per pound)
2002 Average – $2.28
2012 Average-$3.69
Percent Increase: 61%
Charlie Q says
Except for gas, the prices from 10 years ago are above my consider to buy price. LOL
eztupp says
thank goodness for sales and coupons and for Jill teaching us how to save!