Inflation Over Time

When did a McDonald’s hamburger cost $0.15?

• 1940

• 1950

• 1960

• 2000

• 2010

When did a movie ticket cost $4.35?

For context: An average movie ticket cost $10.53 in 2023.

• 1976

• 1996

• 2006

• 1966

• 1986

When did a large bag of potato chips cost $2.50? For context: It cost $6.56 in 2023.

• 1983

• 1963

• 2003

• 1973

• 1953

When did the average pair of shoes cost $30?

For context: The average cost of footwear was $147 in US cities in 2023.

• 1920

• 2020

• 1940

• 1970

• 1950

When did a pack of chocolate chip cookies cost $2.00? For context: It cost $5.11 in 2023.

• 2007

• 1947

• 1967

• 1977

• 1987

When did the average new car cost $3,450?

• 1950

• 1960

• 1940

• 1980

• 1970

When did the average rent cost $592?

• 1945

• 1955

• 1985

• 2005

• 1995

How much will a Nalgene water bottle cost in 15 years? Assume it costs $12 today and inflation averages 2% per year.

• $50

• $12

• $16.15

• $25

• $30

How much will a pack of 3 plain t-shirts cost in 30 years? Assume it costs $14 today and inflation averages 2% per year.

• $20.50

• $25.34

• $30

• $45.75

• $60

How much will a cup of coffee cost in 20 years? Assume it costs $2.70 today and inflation averages 2% per year.

• $7.00

• $4.01

• $10.00

• $3.10

• $8.50