What could you buy for a dollar in 1880?

Answer 1

According to the Consumer Price Index Inflation Calculator, one dollar in 1930 had the same buying power that $13.50 has in 2011. So whatever you can get for thirteen and a half bucks today, was about a dollar in 1930.

Answer 2

Consumers looking to pinch pennies may wish they were able to transport back to 1890. During that year, a dollar could buy you around eight pounds of steak. Consumers could also buy thirty-four pounds of eggs and fourteen and half pounds of sugar.

Answer 3

With a nickel in 1866, you could buy eggs, clothes, and stuff that are now worth around 10-12 dollars.

Answer 4

in 1866 you could buy clothes and tea and eggs and coffee for around the price 13 cents!

Answer 5

Given the process of inflation, a dollar in 1937 was worth $14.81 in 2007. As such, it could buy a large quantity of things, such as a full meal at a restaurant.

Answer 6

You could buy many different things with a nickel back in 1866. You could buy several loaves of bread, many pieces of candy, several eggs, and clothing.

Answer 7

A dollar back in 1867 could buy a lot more than it could buy in 2014. In 1867, you could purchase a 5 pound bag of flour, a loaf of bread, and butter for under a dollar.

Answer 8

Maybe not a thing in 1876, but now with that 1876 one dollar, u could have millions as its 100 years ago money

Answer 9

you could buy a car a TV a mansion YOU COULD BUY A SIMS GAME

Answer 10

it will buy a 2002 car