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Re: SIIX post# 175

Tuesday, 03/31/2009 8:18:27 PM

Tuesday, March 31, 2009 8:18:27 PM

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Money and Inflation 1980's
To provide an estimate of inflation we have given a guide to the value of $100 US Dollars for the first year in the decade to the equivalent in todays money
If you have $100 Converted from 1980 to 2005 it would be equivalent to $243.45 today

In 1980 a new house cost $68,714.00 and by 1989 was $120,00.00 Check Examples of Some of the Houses and Prices For Sale In The 80s in Our 80s Homes Section

In 1980 the average income per year was $19,170.00 and by 1989 was $27,210.00

In 1980 a gallon of gas was $1.19 and by 1989 was 97 cents

In 1980 the average cost of new car was $7,210.00 and by 1989 was $15,400.00

A few more prices from the 80's and how much things cost
Camero Coupe $7,571 From Car Prices in the 80's

Pontiac Grand AM $9,965

Nike Air Force Basketball Shoes $54.90

Tailored Style Silk Blouse $15.99 From Prices for clothes and fashions in the 80's

Amiga 500 with Color Monitor $849 From Our 80s Electrical and Electronic Prices in the 80's

Hands Free Operating Car Phone History of Mobile Phones $788

Leg O Lamb $2.19 per pound

Milk 85 cents 1/2 gallon From Our 80s Price of Food Section

Bunk Beds with Mattress $148

Chrome Sling Chair $76.00 From Our Furniture Prices Section in the 80's

Cheer Laundry Detergent $1.59

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