Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Inflation 2013

I don't believe the official inflation indexes anymore, so here's the first annual unscientific cdude inflation shopping cart. I've chosen mostly food, no tech (prices for similar items come down fast), and mostly stuff that historically has not been too volatile.

Whole wheat bread: $1.99/24 oz.
Gallon milk, whole: $2.99
Dozen eggs, large AA: $2.00
Campbell's chicken noodle soup: $1.00
Tomato sauce, 8 oz.: $0.38
2 decks playing cards: $3.50
Inexpensive car, Hyundai Accent: $12,445

Each year, I'll post prices for the same things along with the official inflation scores.