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REPORT ABUSIVE REPLY
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I calculated based on minimum wage 30 years ago and cost of living
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Anonymous Coward |
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I looked up the prices of some common products in 1992.
Idaho potatoes (5-lb bag) - $1.69
Rye bread (loaf) - 0.99
Oreos (20-oz package) - $1.59
Milk (1-gal) - $2.78
Eggs (dozen) - 0.93
Total 7.98
If you went out and bought the same items today it would cost $17.86 (I used Instacart). That’s a 110% increase over 30 years. Not terrible.
Quoting: GemKline People remember themselves yet you are saying 300% increase in food is exaggerated . I remember prices of everything ‘cause I moved to Amsterdam in 1992 You pick and choose certain foods and then you use internet to get your ‘proof’ when internet can no longer be trusted Internet says min wage was $4.25 or something close to that, but I made $5.50/hr in San Diego in 1992 before I left for Europe. Should I trust my own historical knowledge or lying internet? How come you’re the only one protesting my 300% figure on food? Where are all the others? Don’t forget also THEY’VE REDUCED OUNCES IN MANY PRODUCTS I HAVE A GOOD MEMORY
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