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WhiskeyPapa
06-27-2002, 07:58 AM
The "how much do you make" poll got me thinking about what we pay for stuff, and how it differs in other parts of the country. So enter your own numbers in this list (or add your own items to the list.)

Location: Rural Minnesota

Loaf of bread: $0.99
Gallon of milk: $1.99
Movie ticket: $4.50
Babysitting (not daycare): $1.00 per child per hour
Meal for 2 at McDonalds: $8.00
Meal for 2 at "nice" resturant: $30.00
Meal for 2 at "fancy" resturant: we don't have them here!
1 bedroom apartment rental: $350 per month
3 bedroom house on average lot: $80,000
Electric bill for that house: $100.00 per month
Property taxes on that house: $700.00 per year
Insurance on that house: $500 per year
House cleaning: $10.00 per hour
Full coverage car insurance (over 25, average car): $100 per month

Others?

Burzhui
06-27-2002, 08:20 AM
Location: New York

12 Pack of condoms: 11.99
Loaf of bread: $1.29
Gallon of milk: $2.39
Movie ticket: $9.50
Meal for 2 at McDonalds: $10
Meal for 2 at "nice" resturant: $60
Meal for 2 at "fancy" resturant: 100-150
1 bedroom apartment rental: $850 per month
3 bedroom house on average lot: $200,000
Full coverage car insurance (over 25, average car): $3000 per year
Gas(Supreme) : 1.65 per gallon
Train ride: 1.50