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How Much things cost in 1966 Yearly Inflation Rate USA 3.01%
Year End Close Dow Jones Industrial Average 785 Average Cost of new house $14,200.00 Average Income per year $6,900.00 Gas per Gallon 32 cents Average Cost of a new car $2,650.00 Dishwasher$119.95 Parker Pen Set $11.95
1966 For Sale Adverts
Giant 25 inch Color TV and Entertainment Center $869.99
London Look Double Breasted Pea Coat $15.94
Swinging Look Twill Ladies separates From $6.98
Francie Barbie's Trendy Cousin From $1.67 to $2.69
Trendy 60s Ladies Jumpers From $5.84 to $7.84
Portable B/W 19 inch TV$119.95
Brut By Faberge Aftershave $5.00
Ladies Plastic 60's Coat with flash of black and white $24.90
Mens Paisley Shirts $2.94
Polaroid Cameras
Polaroid Cameras Black and White $17.44 Color $69.88
These are some of the things you may have seen advertised Below and how much food and groceries cost in the 60's
Apples 49 cents for 3 pounds Wisconsin 1963
Asparagus 19 cents per pound Wisconsin 1963
Bacon 79 cents per pound New Jersey 1966
Bananas 19 cents for 2 pound Maryland 1960
Bananas 10 cents per pound Wisconsin 1963
Banquet Frozen Dinners 39 cents Wisconsin 1963
Beef Chuck Roast 49 cents per pound Wisconsin 1963
Broiler Chickens 29 cents per pound Massachusetts 1965
California Grapes 14 cents per pound Massachusetts 1965
Cambells Soup 89 cents for 6 cans Massachusetts 1965
Carrots 15 cents per pound New Jersey 1966
carrots 29 cents for 4 pounds Massachusetts 1965
Cheerios 25 cents per pk California 1961
Cheerios Cereal 28 cents per pk New Jersey 1966
Chicken 29 cents per pound Wisconsin 1963
Colby Cheese 39 cents per pound Oregon 1963
Colby Cheese 39 cents per pound Wisconsin 1963
Corn 6 for 25 cents Florida 1960
Del Monte Peaches 29 cents per can 1960
Eggs 55 cents per dozen New Jersey 1966
Egg Nog 69 cents per quart Massachusetts 1965
Fast Food Hamburger 20 cents New York 1962
Flour 49 cents for 5 pounds Maryland 1960
Fresh Carrots 9 cents per bunch Massachusetts 1965
Fresh Eggs 49 cents per dozen Maryland 1960
Frozen Chicken Pies 29 cents California 1966
Frozen Cod Fillets 33 cents per pound Wisconsin 1963
French fries, Birdseye, frozen 89 cents for 9 ounces New Jersey 1966
Frozen French Fried Potatoes 10 cents for 8 ounces Massachusetts 1965
Gerbers baby Food 25 cents for 3 California 1966
Green Peppers 5 cents each Wisconsin 1963
Ground Beef 45 cents per pound Wisconsin 1963
Ham 39 cents per pound Wisconsin 1963
Heinz Catsup 28 cents Massachusetts 1965
Heinz Ketchup 22 cents California 1966
Hickory Smoked Hams 49 cents per pound Maryland 1960
Ice Cream 79 cents half gallon Washington 1964
Jello 35 cents for 4 pks Maryland 1960
Kielbasa 59 cents per pound Wisconsin 1963
Kraft Deluxe Dinner 39 cents Wisconsin 1963
Kraft Miracle Whip 51 cents Maryland 1960
Kraft Processed Cheese 39 cents 8 ounces California 1966
Lamb Chops 89 cents per pound Wisconsin 1963
Land O Lakes Butter 67 cents per pound Maryland 1960
Large Eggs 45 cents per dozen Wisconsin 1963
Men’s fashions:
From 1962 Striped Top Price: $2.90 |
From 1962 Suede Coat Price: $29.50 |
From 1963 Men's Embroidered Shirts$3.80 - $4.80 |
From 1963 Whipcord Sport Suit Price: $26.50 |
from 1964 Cardigan Blazer Price: $18.50 |
From 1964 Slim Taper Shirt Price: $2.96 |
From 1965 Pullover Wind Jacket Price: $4.77 |
From 1965 Skinny Slacks Price: $6.60 |
From 1966 Granny Print Long Sleeve Shirt: $3.92 |
From 1966 Zipper Neck Velour Shirt Price: $8.92
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From 1965 Cape Jacket Suit Price: $27.90 |
From 1965 Mary Lewis Jumper Price: $7.90 |
From 1966 Mandarin Collar Fashion Suit |
From 1966 Velvet Bodice Dress Price: $18.90 |
1962 Stereo Hi-Fi Console
Price: $94.95
Description Not just ordinary stereo with small side speakers, but fully balanced high-fidelity sound. And it's portable, too. Three matched six-inch speakers give you full-range sound treatment, for better instrument placement, better sound, and better stereo. Swing out for dramatic all-in-one stereo or separate for greater depth. High-fidelity stereo amplifiers boost power. Syntronic four speed record changer even shuts itself off after last record has played. Dual-point diamond and synthetic sapphire needle gives you lasting record protection. Volume control, two tone and balance controls. Compact, clean appearance with speaker clips and handle at the rear of the cabinet.
1961 Pole Lamps
Price: $9.46 - $17.47
Description Light your way to a more glamorous home with pole lamps. Various styles, shapes and colors are available each ready to match any decor. Choose between lantern style lamps and multiple matching lamps.