1980s Cost Of Food
Below and how much food and groceries cost in the 80's
These Prices were all taken from newspaper adds around the country
Fresh Meat and Vegetables
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- 2% milk $1.59 a gallon
Iowa 1987
- Apple Juice 99 cents per gallon
New Jersey 1986
- Apples 39 cents a pound
Wyoming 1986
- Bacon $1.69 cents per pound
New Jersey 1986
- Blue Bonnet Margarine 50 cents per pound
Pennsylvania 1981
- Bratwurst $1.69 per pound
Iowa 1987
- Bread Sliced 55 cents
New Jersey 1986
- Broccoli 39 cents per pound
Wyoming 1986
- Corn $1.18 for 12
Pennsylvania 1981
- Flour 99 cents for 5 pounds
Pennsylvania 1981
- White Sliced bread 50 cents
Pennsylvania 1981
- Grapefruit 33 cents
New York 1988
- Ground Beef $1.39 per pound
New York 1980
- Kiwi fruit 99 cents per pound
New Jersey 1986
- Leg O Lamb $2.19 per pound
Wyoming 1986
- Navel Oranges $1.39 for 10
New York 1980
- Pineapples $1.69 each
New Jersey 1986
- Plums 39 cents per pound
Pennsylvania 1981
- Pork Chops $2.49 per pound
New York 1988
- Pork Loin $1.39 per pound
New York 1988
- Pot Roast $1.49 per pound
Wyoming 1986
- Potatoes $1.00 for 5 pounds
Wyoming 1986
- Rib Eye Steak $3.89 per pound
Iowa 1987
- Tomatoes 39 cents per pound
New York 1980
- Turkey 55 cents per pound
New York 1980
Other
- Kraft Singles Cheese $1.47 for 12
Pennsylvania 1981
- Strawberry Jam $1.39
Pennsylvania 1981
- Tuna, Star Kist 99 cents per bag
New Jersey 1986
- Cheese Puffs 89 cents a bag
Kentucky 1986
- Ham and Cheese Pizza $2.49
New York 1988
- Heinz Ketchup 99 cents
Pennsylvania 1981
- Ivory Dish Soap 79 cents
New York 1980
- Miracle Whip $1.27
Pennsylvania 1981
- Peanut butter, Skippy $1.49 jar
New Jersey 1986
- Pork and Beans 40 cents
Iowa 1987
- Ritz Crackers $1.59
Wyoming 1986