Historical Figures

What was the cost of some things in 1995?

Here are some of the costs of things in 1995:

Cost of Goods:

- A gallon of gasoline: $1.15

- A gallon of milk: $2.50

- A dozen eggs: $1.19

- A pound of ground beef: $1.79

- A loaf of bread: $1.99

- Rice 25 pounds: $11.95

- Coffee pound: $3.99

- A movie ticket: $5

- A new book: $23

- A CD album: $17.99

- A newspaper: $0.50

Cost of Services:

- Monthly rent: $850

- Doctor's visit: $55

- Hair salon visit: $15

- Basic phone service: $20

- Internet per month: not widely available

- A gallon of paint: $18.99

- A new TV (32-inch): $600

- A personal computer: $1000

Cost of Transportation:

- New car: $16,000

- Used car: $6000

- Public transportation (bus) per ride: $1

- Gas per gallon: $1.15

Cost of Housing:

- Median home price: $114,000

Cost of Entertainment:

- Video game cartridge: $50

- A movie rental (VHS or DVD): $2.99

- Arcade game per play: $0.25

These costs are approximate and may vary depending on location and specific products or services.