What was the average cost of food in 1971?

Answer 1

The cost of groceries in 1970 was much less than it is today. For instance, potatoes were only 10 cents per pound, tomatoes were 99 cents for 4 pounds, and sugar was 40 cents for 5 pounds in 1970.

Answer 2

The cost of cranberries in 1971 was .28 per pound. Cool Whip could be bought for .38. You could get five pounds of frozen French fries for .69. Fruit cocktail was .20 for a can.

Answer 3

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Answer 5

The cost of groceries in 1976 was much lower than they are now in 2013. Bread was about 25 cents a loaf, milk was about $1.68 per gallon and a dozen eggs cost about 82 cents.

Answer 6

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