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This means $100 today buys roughly 47% of what it did in 1994.
At stores like Target, changes to the value of the U.S. dollar are especially noticeable.
For example, that sum would typically purchase two weeks worth of groceries for a family of four.
Today, the same $100 would barely cover a weeks worth of essentials from a store like Target.
Heres what spending $100 could have gotten you at Target in 1994 versus today.
Target does sell more modern gaming consoles, none of which are for $100.
For example, theNintendo Switchcosts $299.99 today.
Like the classic handheld gaming console, Target doesnt sell the games themselves anymore.
However, you’ve got the option to buy these on other sites for about $25 apiece.
Using the closest equivalent in todays gaming world, Target sellsNintendo Switch gamesfor $40 to $60 apiece.
This means you could only get one or two games for $100.
Back in 1994, an RCA TV remote cost $15.
This means you could have bought six of them for $100.
Today,remote controlsgo for between $9 and $19 at Target.
You could get between five and 10 for $100.
Apparel
Target has been selling apparel for decades, but the prices have changed.
That means you could purchase between seven and 12 DVDs today.
Thats 50 total oil filters for $100.
Or you could get two air filters for $8.
Thats 24 total air filters for $100.
Filters have changed a lot over the years, and Target no longer appears to sell air filters.
However, you’re able to get fourextra-guard oil filtersfor $25 apiece.
In 2024, an18-ounce bag of M&Mscosts about $8.
You could get roughly 12 bags for $100.
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