Monday, October 20, 2008

1988: The Cost of Living

How Much things cost in 1988

Yearly Inflation Rate USA 4.08%
Year End Close Dow Jones Industrial Average 2168
Interest Rates Year End Federal Reserve 10.50%
Average Cost of new house $91,600.00
Average Income per year $24,450.00
Average Monthly Rent $420.00
Average Price for new car $10,4000.00
1 gallon of gas 91 cents
Movie Ticket $3.50
US Postage Stamp 24 cents
Dozen Eggs 65 cents

Below are some Prices for UK guides in Pounds Stirling

FTSE 100 Average 1750
Average House Price 61,020
Gallon of Petrol 1.67
Yearly Inflation Rate UK 4.9%
Interest Rates Year End Bank of England 12.88%

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