What Else Cost This Cheap in the Mid-90s?
If Pizza Hut’s Throwback Thursday prices give you déjà vu, here are some other everyday costs from the mid-1990s that’ll take you back in time:
Gasoline – About $1.15 a Gallon
Filling up your tank didn’t break the bank—ten bucks could get you nearly a full tank.Movie Tickets – Around $4.35
A night at the movies was still cheaper than today’s streaming subscriptions.Postage Stamp – 32¢
Snail mail was alive and well—and you could send a letter for less than a quarter plus a nickel.Milk – $2.50 a Gallon
A fridge staple that cost less than today’s fancy lattes.Loaf of Bread – About $1.20
PB&J lunches were budget-friendly for families everywhere.New Car – $15,500 on Average
You could drive off the lot without a payment that felt like a mortgage.Minimum Wage – $4.25 an Hour (1995)
Teen jobs and summer gigs didn’t bring in much, but it covered a pizza and a movie.Fast Food Burger – 99¢
The dollar menu was really a dollar menu back then.Cable TV – About $36 a Month
Premium channels were a splurge, but basic packages were a steal.Concert Tickets – $25–$30
You could see your favorite band live for less than what merch alone costs today.