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What a time the 90s were…
Groundbreaking technology, standout movies and TV series, not forgetting vivid fashion trends. It truly was a decade to remember, right? Now with the cost of living crisis gripping the nation, you won’t believe how much £1 can take you back in those days.
Are you ready to find out what your £1 would have bought you back then? An Instagram post from @my90sthings has gone viral, revealing the incredible value of a single pound with the caption: “What you could buy for £1 in 1994.”
Hold your breath and prepare for a trip down memory lane, because we’re about to explore some major price differences, starting with petrol; two litres would’ve only set you back 43.9p each! Craving a soft drink? Three cans of Coca Cola were just 32p.
Chips and gravy that celebrated British treat came in at merely 82p, a far cry from today’s nearly £10 tag. And for those feeling lucky, a National Lottery ticket was simply a quid, whereas now the cost has doubled. Chocolate lovers brace yourselves the once 10p Freddo bars are currently hovering around 49p.
Football enthusiasts will certainly reminisce, as Premier League stickers used to be 25p apiece, giving you four for every pound spent. The throwback video even highlighted how a 99p cone was, unsurprisingly, 99p. Two pints of milk could be had for roughly 35p, and three tins of Baked Beans? A paltry 29p.
These comparisons serve as stark reminders of the inflationary era we find ourselves navigating today. A surge in Royal Mail stamp prices left customers reeling, with a first-class stamp for a standard letter now costing £1.35 as of April 2, 2024.
The steep hike sparked an uproar among Brits, with one commenting: “Prices today are criminal.” Another lamented the good old days, stating: “We had it so good back in the 90s and we didn’t know it!”
Meanwhile the conversation concluded with someone voicing the shock at current pricing: “These prices are what I expect still when walking into a shop. Only to be rudely awakened.”
