It’s a fact of modern-day life that in order to live comfortably and raise a family, we must spend our money to purchase those items that will keep the ship afloat. Due to inflation and a fluctuating economy, however, we sometimes get a break when it comes to the prices of things, and sometimes we really poney up. That’s why it can be tempting (and illuminating) to take a look back at what we used to pay for the very same things, whether it makes us say, “If only!” or “Hmm, not as cheap as I thought.” From a loaf of bread to a gallon of gasoline, we’ve rounded up 25 of the most commonly utilized items and consumables that a family would have had to purchase at least once in their lifetimes. Which item’s pricing surprised you the most?
#1: Loaf of Bread – $0.22
A loaf of bread was indisputably one of the core staples in a smoothly run household where kids were concerned. From morning toast to lunchtime sandwiches wrapped in cellophane, there’s a good reason or the saying, “my bread and butter.” And in the 1960s, a loaf would set you back about 66 cents, equivalent to about $2.34 today.
