How Much Did These Vintage Grocery Items Cost?

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Jerseymaid yogurt comes in a variety of fruit-based or plain flavors, and in the 1970s it was priced at just 19 cents.

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Jerseymaid yogurt comes in a variety of fruit-based or plain flavors, and in the 1970s it was priced at just 19 cents.

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A one-pound package of sausage or hot dogs only cost 69 cents in the 1970s! 

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A one-pound package of sausage or hot dogs only cost 69 cents in the 1970s! 

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Joy was distributed by Procter & Gamble in 1949 and only cost 49 cents in the 1970s.

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Joy was distributed by Procter & Gamble in 1949 and only cost 49 cents in the 1970s.

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Everything was so much cheaper back then. A whole pound of grapes only cost 19 cents, and today they can go for upwards of $5 in most stores.

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Everything was so much cheaper back then. A whole pound of grapes only cost 19 cents, and today they can go for upwards of $5 in most stores.

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Rich in potassium and B12, bananas are a staple in most grocery hauls. They were only 12 cents per pound in the 1970s!

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Rich in potassium and B12, bananas are a staple in most grocery hauls. They were only 12 cents per pound in the 1970s!

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Ground beef can be pretty pricey these days, sometimes costing around $5.00. Back then you could get a whole pound of ground beef for just 98 cents.

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Ground beef can be pretty pricey these days, sometimes costing around $5.00. Back then you could get a whole pound of ground beef for just 98 cents.

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That's right, you could buy toilet paper for just 13 cents. Today, paper products are one of the most expensive items in a grocery haul.

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That's right, you could buy toilet paper for just 13 cents. Today, paper products are one of the most expensive items in a grocery haul.

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Shampoo and conditioner can be so pricey these days. Some salon brands are over $20. Back in the 1970s, you could buy a drugstore brand for 79 cents.

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Shampoo and conditioner can be so pricey these days. Some salon brands are over $20. Back in the 1970s, you could buy a drugstore brand for 79 cents.

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Frozen fries were first distributed by the Birds Eye Company in 1947, and they only cost 69 cents for a 5-pound bag in 1971.

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Frozen fries were first distributed by the Birds Eye Company in 1947, and they only cost 69 cents for a 5-pound bag in 1971.

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You could buy fruit cocktails for just 20 cents back then. It's unlikely that you can buy anything for 20 cents today.

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You could buy fruit cocktails for just 20 cents back then. It's unlikely that you can buy anything for 20 cents today.

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The coolest thing since sliced bread is that low, low price of 16 cents per loaf.

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The coolest thing since sliced bread is that low, low price of 16 cents per loaf.

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At just 29 cents a carton, strawberries were on the cheaper side of produce purchases. Now, it's one of the most expensive produce items in most carts.

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At just 29 cents a carton, strawberries were on the cheaper side of produce purchases. Now, it's one of the most expensive produce items in most carts.

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Heinz ketchup was first distributed in 1869, and sold for 19 cents in 1971.

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Heinz ketchup was first distributed in 1869, and sold for 19 cents in 1971.

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Though not your typical staple starch, sweet potatoes were only 14 cents per pound.

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Though not your typical staple starch, sweet potatoes were only 14 cents per pound.

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Apples are usually a go-to item in most grocery hauls, and if you were ever inclined to buy 4 pounds at once, you only had to pay 59 cents.

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Apples are usually a go-to item in most grocery hauls, and if you were ever inclined to buy 4 pounds at once, you only had to pay 59 cents.

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Pineapples are one of the produce sections most expensive items today, but in 1978 they only cost 29 cents per pound.

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Pineapples are one of the produce sections most expensive items today, but in 1978 they only cost 29 cents per pound.

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There's a reason why people always say to stock up on soup and other non-perishables. It only cost 10 cents!

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There's a reason why people always say to stock up on soup and other non-perishables. It only cost 10 cents!

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Coffee was actually on the more expensive side, priced at $1.90 per pound.

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Coffee was actually on the more expensive side, priced at $1.90 per pound.

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Bleach was a common household cleaning agent, and went for just 39 cents in stores. Today it's still relatively affordable. 

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Bleach was a common household cleaning agent, and went for just 39 cents in stores. Today it's still relatively affordable. 

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This superfood just cost 29 cents per pound in 1971 and was valued because of its high antioxidant count.

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This superfood just cost 29 cents per pound in 1971 and was valued because of its high antioxidant count.

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A watermelon, though seasonal, cost just 10 cents per pound in 1970.

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A watermelon, though seasonal, cost just 10 cents per pound in 1970.

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Cool Whip was the first iteration of whipped cream, invented in 1966. It sold for just 38 cents per container.

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Cool Whip was the first iteration of whipped cream, invented in 1966. It sold for just 38 cents per container.

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Russett potatoes can be used in countless ways, and cost just 98 cents in stores.

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Russett potatoes can be used in countless ways, and cost just 98 cents in stores.

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Though cat and dog food is pricey today, you could buy a dozen cans for just $1.00 back then.

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Though cat and dog food is pricey today, you could buy a dozen cans for just $1.00 back then.

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If you're a fan of salads for lunch, you could stock up on a week's worth of lettuce for just 10 cents a head.

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If you're a fan of salads for lunch, you could stock up on a week's worth of lettuce for just 10 cents a head.

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French onion dip was the most popular flavor in the 1970s due to its creamy texture and rich taste. It was priced at just 50 cents in 1978.

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French onion dip was the most popular flavor in the 1970s due to its creamy texture and rich taste. It was priced at just 50 cents in 1978.

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This popular citrus is used in juices, cocktails, or eaten as is. It was priced at just 99 cents for 10-count in 1970.

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This popular citrus is used in juices, cocktails, or eaten as is. It was priced at just 99 cents for 10-count in 1970.

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It's hard to believe that alcohol cost just $2.00 in 1970, but you could have a great night out on a dime!

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It's hard to believe that alcohol cost just $2.00 in 1970, but you could have a great night out on a dime!

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Celery is typically used in soups or as a garnish, and cost just 38 cents for a bunch.

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Celery is typically used in soups or as a garnish, and cost just 38 cents for a bunch.

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Steak is still considered a delicacy today, especially a ribeye or a filet. Back then, you could buy one for just 59 cents at a butcher shop.

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Steak is still considered a delicacy today, especially a ribeye or a filet. Back then, you could buy one for just 59 cents at a butcher shop.

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Though a more expensive deli item today, fresh bacon only cost $1.29 per pound in 1978.

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Though a more expensive deli item today, fresh bacon only cost $1.29 per pound in 1978.

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On nights when you didn't feel like cooking, a Mortons dinner was only 36 cents and cooked in no time.

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On nights when you didn't feel like cooking, a Mortons dinner was only 36 cents and cooked in no time.

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Rump roast, though not as popular today, was a go-to dinner in the 1970s. It only cost $1.69 per pound in 1978.

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Rump roast, though not as popular today, was a go-to dinner in the 1970s. It only cost $1.69 per pound in 1978.

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Ajax cleaners were introduced in 1970 and just cost 15 cents at the store.

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Ajax cleaners were introduced in 1970 and just cost 15 cents at the store.

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The Procter and Gamble Company distributed tubes of Crest toothpaste for just 77 cents per unit.

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The Procter and Gamble Company distributed tubes of Crest toothpaste for just 77 cents per unit.

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Though not a fan favorite condiment, jars of Miracle Whip mayonnaise cost just $1.09.

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Though not a fan favorite condiment, jars of Miracle Whip mayonnaise cost just $1.09.

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Boneless ham was a classic holiday meal, and was affordable at just $2.29 per pound.

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Boneless ham was a classic holiday meal, and was affordable at just $2.29 per pound.

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Margarine is a common baking ingredient, and cost just 59 cents per pound in stores. 

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Margarine is a common baking ingredient, and cost just 59 cents per pound in stores. 

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Baby lotion is specially formulated for infants' extra sensitive skin and was $1.59 in stores in 1978.

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Baby lotion is specially formulated for infants' extra sensitive skin and was $1.59 in stores in 1978.

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Beef liver, though extremely unpopular today, was a staple in the 1970s. It sold for just 49 cents per pound.

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Beef liver, though extremely unpopular today, was a staple in the 1970s. It sold for just 49 cents per pound.