Food & Drink

Item	Price (1936)
Loaf of bread	$0.09 – $0.12
Dozen eggs	$0.24 – $0.30
Pound of butter	$0.40 – $0.50
Gallon of milk	$0.70 – $0.90
Pound of coffee	$0.30 – $0.35
Pound of sugar	$0.06 – $0.08
Dozen oranges	$0.25 – $0.30
Pound of potatoes	$0.03 – $0.05
Pound of cabbage	$0.03 – $0.05
Pound of beef	$0.15 – $0.20
Pound of chicken	$0.20 – $0.25
Pint of beer (bar)	$0.10 – $0.15
Whiskey (1 pint)	$1.00 – $1.25
Apple (single)	$0.05 – $0.06
Bushel of apples	$1.00 – $1.50
Bottle of bathtub gin	$0.50 – $1.50
Liquor flask (empty)	$0.50 – $1.00

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Men’s Clothing & Accessories

Item	Price (1936)
Suit (business / everyday)	$15 – $25
Suit (fine / tailored / Washington suit)	$25 – $50
Shirt	$2 – $5
Trousers	$3 – $6
Coat / overcoat	$12 – $25
Shoes (dress)	$3 – $6
Shoes (casual / work)	$2 – $5
Socks (pair)	$0.10 – $0.25
Hat (fedora, derby, homburg)	$1 – $3
Goloshes / overshoes	$1 – $2
Gloves (pair)	$0.50 – $1.00
Pipe	$0.50 – $2.00
Beard trimming kit / scissors	$1 – $3
Tie	$0.50 – $1.50
Suspenders	$0.50 – $1.00

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Women’s Clothing & Accessories

Item	Price (1936)
Dress (casual daywear)	$8 – $15
Dress (evening / formal gown)	$20 – $50
Skirt	$5 – $10
Blouse	$3 – $6
Coat / overcoat	$12 – $25
Sweater	$2 – $5
Stockings / nylons (pair)	$0.25 – $0.50
Shoes (daywear)	$3 – $5
Shoes (evening / heels)	$4 – $8
Hat (cloche / felt)	$1 – $3
Gloves (pair)	$0.50 – $1.00
Purse / handbag	$2 – $5
Wallet / small clutch	$1 – $2
Scarf	$0.50 – $1.50
Corset / foundation garment	$2 – $6
Umbrella	$1 – $2.50
Watch (pocket or wrist)	$5 – $20
Lip balm / ChapStick	$0.10 – $0.25
Sunblock	$0.25 – $0.50

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Weapons & Combat Gear

Item	Price (1936)
Revolver / pistol	$15 – $30
Semi-auto pistol (1911, Luger)	$20 – $30
Tommy gun (Thompson)	$200 – $250
Rifle (bolt-action)	$20 – $35
Shotgun (double-barrel)	$15 – $30
Hunting knife	$2 – $5
Bayonet	$1 – $3
Shoulder holster	$1 – $3
Sword cane	$5 – $15
Saber	$10 – $25

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Ammunition

Item	Price (1936)
Revolver ammunition (6–8 rounds)	$0.50 – $1.00
Semi-auto pistol ammunition (50 rounds)	$1.00 – $2.00
Tommy gun drum magazine (50–60 rounds)	$5 – $10
Shotgun shells (box of 5–10)	$0.50 – $1.50
Rifle cartridges (20 rounds)	$1.50 – $2.50
Silver bullets (per bullet)	$0.50 – $1.00

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Tools & Outdoor Gear

Item	Price (1936)
Shovel	$1 – $2
Gas lantern	$2 – $4
10’ rope	$0.50 – $1.00
Binoculars	$5 – $20
Microscope	$15 – $50
Flashlight	$1 – $3
Flashlight batteries (set)	$0.25 – $0.50
Wind-up clock	$2 – $5
Camping gear (tent, sleeping bag)	$5 – $15
Trunk / luggage	$5 – $20
Fishing gear	$2 – $10
Hiking boots	$3 – $6

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Animals & Livestock

Item	Price (1936)
Dog (working or pet)	$10 – $25
Riding horse	$75 – $150
Draft horse	$50 – $100
Saddle & tack	$15 – $40
Livestock (cow, pig, sheep)	$20 – $50

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Transportation & Travel

Item	Price (1936)
Bicycle	$10 – $25
Cab fare (short ride)	$0.25 – $0.50
Subway token	$0.05
Train fare (short regional)	$0.50 – $1.00
Ocean liner ticket – Europe (3rd class)	$50 – $100
Ocean liner ticket – Asia (3rd class)	$75 – $125
Ocean liner ticket – Latin America (3rd class)	$40 – $80
Ocean liner ticket – Japan (3rd class)	$100 – $150

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Lodging & Entertainment

Item	Price (1936)
Cheap hotel (per night)	$1 – $3
Nice hotel (per night)	$3 – $6
Fancy / luxury hotel (per night)	$10 – $25
Room service (meal)	$0.50 – $1.50
Marquee movie ticket	$0.25 – $0.50

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Office & Media

Item	Price (1936)
Daily newspaper	$0.03 – $0.05
Weekly magazine	$0.10 – $0.15
Typewriter (manual)	$25 – $75
Typewriter paper (per ream)	$0.50 – $1.00
Radio (home set)	$25 – $50
Sheet music	$0.25 – $0.50