What did a loaf of bread cost in 1960?
| YEAR | Cost of 1 lb. of Bread | Federal Minimum Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 1930 | $0.09 | None |
| 1940 | $0.10 | $0.30 |
| 1950 | $0.12 | $0.75 |
| 1960 | $0.23 | $1.00 |
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How much did things cost in 1960?
| 1960 price | Inflation adjusted | |
|---|---|---|
| Pint of milk | 8d | 58p |
| Bush television | 54 guineas | £990 |
| Bush TR82 transistor radio | 21 guineas | £390 |
| Qualcast Panther push lawnmower | £8 2s 9d | £140 |
According to calculations with a cumulative inflation rate, the price in today's USD should be $ 1.3. However, today the price of bread is between $ 2.2 and $ 4.4, which means that loaf of bread is more expensive today than it was in 1900.
The average house price was £2,530 while a pint of beer cost 8p, a loaf of bread 5p and a packet of 20 cigarettes would set you back just less than 25p. A season ticket to see Manchester United in 1960, when Sir Matt Busby was manager and Sir Bobby Charlton a star player, cost £8.50.
A loaf of bread cost 6p in 1960 against £1.20 today – a 1,892% rise.
In 1960, the fare was 15 cents. That was what a slice of pizza cost, too. By the early 70's, the fare had risen to 35 cents.
| Year | USD Value | Inflation Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | $4.84 | -2.47% |
| 1961 | $4.92 | 1.61% |
| 1962 | $4.94 | 0.40% |
| 1963 | $4.93 | -0.16% |
| Year | Average price (White bread) | Inflation adjusted price (2022 dollars) |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.72 (latest available value) | $1.72 |
| 2021 | $1.52 | $1.63 |
| 2020 | $1.45 | $1.57 |
| 2019 | $1.30 | $1.47 |
| STAT | Russia |
|---|---|
| Prices at markets > Loaf of bread > Fresh, white | $0.68 Ranked 111th. |
| Prices at markets > Milk > 1 litre | $1.11 Ranked 98th. 12% more than United States |
| Prices at markets > Rice > White, 1kg | $1.22 Ranked 106th. |
| Prices at markets > Water > 1.5 litre bottle | $0.88 Ranked 79th. |
If you dreamed of making the white picket fence a reality, a new house would've cost approximately $6,296–about $77,339 today. In 1920, to rent an apartment in New York City cost $60 per month.
How much did a car cost in 1960?
Cars: In 1960, the average cost of a new car was approximately $2,600, while today it's above $30,000.
| Year | USD Value | Inflation Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | $1,000.00 | 0.58% |
| 1961 | $970.14 | -2.99% |
| 1962 | $923.16 | -4.84% |
| 1963 | $902.11 | -2.28% |
1960: $1 per gallon.
In 1950, the average cost of a new house was around £65,224 in today's money. In 1960, the average cost of a home was approximately £55,784.
1960 - average female manual wage - £7 per week (£364 pa) 1968 - average female manual wage - £11 per week (£572 pa)
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How much did things cost in 1965?
| 1965 price | Inflation adjusted | |
|---|---|---|
| Pint of milk | 9½d | 59p |
| Large loaf of bread | 1s 2½d | 89p |
| 11" Ferguson Personal 3629 black & white TV | £59 17s | £890 |
| 1959 price | Income adjusted | |
|---|---|---|
| Pint of beer (bottled) [*] | 1s 10d | £6.10 |
| 20 cigarettes [*] | 3s 11d | £13 |
| Loaf of bread (white, unwrapped) [*] | 11d | £3 |
| Loose leaf te a [*] 4oz | 1s 8d | £5.50 |
