Wednesday 18 May 2011

How much things costed

Some prices of the 60s

In 1960 a new house cost $12,700.00 and by 1969 was $15,500.00

In 1960 the average income per year was $5,315.00 and by 1969 was $8,540.00

In 1960 a gallon of gas was 25 cents and by 1969 was 35 cents

In 1960 the average cost of new car was $2,600.00 and by 1969 was $3,270.00

Volkswagen beetle $1,769  

Ford Mustang 2 door hardtop $2368

Misses Swinging Shifts Skirts $5.00
Oxford men's Shoes $12.95

Oxford men's Shoes $12.95

1960 Men's Pocket Watch
$9.44

Automatic Can Opener $8.88
Automatic Electric Blanket $9.94

Oranges 89 cents for 2 dozen

Oven ready Turkeys 39 cents per pound
Modern Walnut Bookcase $29.97
Coal $14.95 ton
26 inch boys and girls Starjet Bicycle $29.95

45's records Phonograph records 54 cents each
55 piece silver plated set $89.75
Alarm Clock $1.99

Boys Scooters $4.95

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