How much was a steak dinner in 1940?

Today, if you took your date to Keens Steakhouse—one of the most famous steak joints in New York City—a sirloin would set you back $56 per person. In the 1940s and 1950s, however, that same dish at the same restaurant would cost you just $2.25.
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How much was a meal at a restaurant in 1970?

In 1970, a pound of bacon cost 95 cents, a dozen eggs cost 60 cents, bread was priced at 24 cents, 10 pounds of potatoes was 90 cents, coffee was 91 cents and a gallon of orange juice cost 86 cents. And while breakfast in 1970 may have cost you $4.46, lunch for one cost only a buck.
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What were the prices of things in 1943?

Cost of Living 1943
  • Average Cost of new house $3,600.00.
  • Average wages per year $2,000.00.
  • Average Monthly Rent $40.00 per month.
  • Cost of a gallon of Gas 15 cents.
  • Average Price for a new car $900.00.
  • Bottle Coca Cola 5 cents.
  • Army Doctor/Nurses Kit $1.98.
  • World War II Model Plane Kits $1.00 for five.
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How much did a hamburger cost in 1943?

Ground beef priced at $5.33 in 1943 → $96.63 in 2022

Juices and nonalcoholic drinks.
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What was the price of a loaf of bread in 1942?

A postage stamp set you back 3 cents, your loaf of bread ran you 9 cents, and — if your kid was smart enough — you could get him into Harvard University for $420 in tuition per year.
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How much was a McDonald's hamburger in 1970?

In 1970, your burger cost an average of $0.18.

In inflated August 2018 prices, that $0.18 average burger cost would equal $1.20.
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What did a hamburger cost in 1950?

At the first McDonald's location, every item cost less than 25 cents and hamburgers were only 15 cents.
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How much did a steak cost in 1950?

1950. Today, if you took your date to Keens Steakhouse—one of the most famous steak joints in New York City—a sirloin would set you back $56 per person. In the 1940s and 1950s, however, that same dish at the same restaurant would cost you just $2.25.
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How much did a beer cost in 1940?

The 1940s: $3.55 per Keg.
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How much did eggs cost in 1940?

Eggs cost 33 cents per dozen in 1940. The humble egg is one of those foods that pops up just about everywhere.
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How much did milk cost in 1940?

1940: 52¢ per gallon.
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What was the cheapest food in the Great Depression?

Fresh Meat and Vegetables
  • Chuck Roast 15 cents per pound Ohio 1932.
  • White Potatoes 19 cents for 10LBs Ohio 1932.
  • Spring Chickens 20 cents per pound Ohio 1932.
  • Wieners 8 cents per pound Ohio 1932.
  • Best Steak 22 cents per pound Ohio 1935.
  • Pure lard 15 cents per pound Wisconsin 1935.
  • Hot Cross Buns 16 Cents per dozen Texas 1939.
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How much did a Big Mac cost in 1955?

The first "Big Mac" sold for 45 cents.

It included two beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, and onions on a sesame-seed bun.
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How much did a pizza cost in 1950?

When college students Dan and Frank Carney opened a pizza place in Kansas in the late 1950s, a large pizza only cost $1.50, according to The Daily Meal. Now, a large hand-tossed cheese pizza at Pizza Hut goes for $14.99. Find out the 15 most convenient fast-food restaurants.
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What year was a Big Mac 65 cents?

1970s: 65 cents

A vintage McDonald's menu from the 1970s lists Big Macs for just 65 cents each.
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How much was a Big Mac in 2000?

Average price of a Big Mac in the U.S. Line chart showing the average price of a Big Mac in the U.S. from 2000 to 2022 in March 2022 dollars. In 2022, the price of a Big Mac is $5.93 in March 2022 dollars. In 2000, it was $4.23 in March 2022 dollars.
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Which fast-food restaurant chain was voted the cleanest?

Chick-fil-A (67.2%)

Just edging out Culvers is Chick-fil-A, with a 67.2% overall cleanliness score. Across the board, the fast-food chain received high marks. A nice 68.6% of diners commented on how clean the interior of the restaurant is, and 65% of people claimed the restrooms were clean.
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How much did a house cost in 1940?

In 1940, the median home value in the U.S. was just $2,938. In 1980, it was $47,200, and by 2000, it had risen to $119,600. Even adjusted for inflation, the median home price in 1940 would only have been $30,600 in 2000 dollars, according to data from the U.S. Census.
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How much did a dozen eggs cost in 1942?

1942: 48 cents

The same year, President Roosevelt signed an executive order creating the Office of Economic Stabilization, which controlled the price of (among other things) agricultural commodities including eggs.
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What did a new car cost in 1941?

A new car back in 1940s was about 800 dollars and a gallon of gas was whooping 18 cents. On average most cars got about 15 to 20 miles per gallon. In 1941 the Chrysler Company started production of the luxury oriented Town & Country wagon .
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