So I decided to do it again.
And now, because my local grocery store offers online shopping you can double-check my
tally if you like. Or just compare what
food costs us here in San Antonio as opposed to your super market.
Comparing 10 Grocery Items: Prices in 2008, 2011, and Today
Here goes. And again, this
isn’t official statistical analysis.
Back in 2008, I ran to the store for a few things. I used the receipt for that post. And here we are.
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Dole Yellow Bananas (higher)
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.39/lb in 2008;
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.38/lb in 2011;
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.45/lb.
in 2017 (I had to go with Del Monte because they didn’t have Dole).
Small Limes (non-organic) (same)
·
5/$1.00 in 2008;
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4/$1.00 in 2011;
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5/$1.00 in 2017.
Store Brand Cage Free Brown Eggs – One Dozen (more than 2008, less than 2011)
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$1.99 in 2008;
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$4.10 in 2011;
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$2.76 in 2017.
Silk Unsweetened Soy Milk -- Half Gallon (more)
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$2.79 in 2008;
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$2.76 in 2011;
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$3.28 in 2017.
Store Brand 98% Fat Free Cream of Mushroom Soup (more than doubled in price)
·
$0.75 in 2008;
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$0.72 in 2011;
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$1.87 in 2017.
Store Brand Canned Diced Tomatoes 15 oz. (a penny less than 2011)
·
$.59 in 2008 (15
oz.);
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$.75 in 2011, for
a 14.50 oz. can;
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$.74.in 2017, for
a 14.50 can.
Regular Ground Beef Chuck 70/30 – One Pound (more)
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$2.08 in 2008;
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$2.38 in 2011;
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$3.07/lb. in 2017
for 73% / 27% (they didn’t have 70/30).
Suave Invisible Solid Powder Deodorant (more than 2008, less than 2011)
·
$1.48 in 2008;
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$1.72; in 2011;
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$1.55 in 2017.
Store Brand Frozen Green Sweet Peas - 16 oz. bag (non-organic) (more)
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$0.92 in 2008;
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$1.07; in 2011;
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$1.32 in 2017.
Barilla Plus Multi Grain Rotini Pasta (more than 2008; two pennies more than 2011)
·
$1.65. in 2008
for a 16 oz. box;
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$1.98 in 2011 for
a 14.50 oz. box;
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$2.00 in 2017 for
a 14.50 oz box.
Now, again, this isn’t a serious statistical analysis. You can read formal research on food prices here. I’m not delving into things like the “elasticity
of food prices.” Yawn.
I’m just comparing this stuff because I’m curious. And food does cost more now than in 2008; or 2011, for that matter. Maybe not as big of a difference in the last six years, though.
And maybe there are other things going
on. For instance, I don’t by soy milk
anymore. Or deodorant that contains
aluminum. And I never buy beef.
It’s interesting and it’s something to ponder. So I’m sharing this with you today, Dear
Reader.
How do these prices compare with your neighborhood market?
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