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.