The Cost of Inflation

When did a McDonald's hamburger cost $0.15?

• 1940

• 1960

• 1980

• 2000

When did a movie ticket cost 4.35?

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

• 1980

• 1996

• 2005

• 2010

When did a large bag of potato chips cost $2.50?

For context: It cost $6.56 in 2023.

• 1953

• 1963

• 1983

• 1993

When did the average pair of shoes cost $30?

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

• 1940

• 1950

• 1960

• 1970

When did a pack of chocolate chip cookies cost $2.00?

For context: It cost $5.11 in 2023.

• 1967

• 1977

• 1957

• 1997

• 1987

When did the average new car cost $3,450?
For context: The average new car cost $48,334 in July 2023.

• 1940

• 1950

• 1960

• 1970

When did the average rent cost $592?
For context: The average cost of monthly rent was $1,388 in 2022.

• 1985

• 2015

• 1995

• 2005

How much will a Nalgene water bottle cost in 15 years?

Assume it costs $12 today and inflation averages 2% per year.

• $15.50

• $16.18

• $18.09

• $20.25

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.

• $25.34

• $29.43

• $21.17

• $33.14

How much will a cup of coffee cost in 20 years?

Assume it costs $2.70 today and inflation averages 2% per year.

• $3.51

• $4.01

• $4.51

• $5.01