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(#6) Sugar
- Food
Victorian Era: less than 1d/lb
Victorian Era Adjusted For Inflation: £0.42
2020: $0.59/lb or £0.47
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(#4) Fruit and Vegetables
Victorian Era: 3s per week
Victorian Era Adjusted For Inflation: £15.76
2020: $9.70 per week or £7.79
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(#9) Beer
- Beverage
Victorian Era: less than 0.5d/gallon
Victorian Era Adjusted For Inflation: £0.21
2020: $14.99 for 8, 15oz cans of Guinness or £12.01
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(#5) Cheese
- Food
Victorian Era: 4 1/2d/lb
Victorian Era Adjusted For Inflation: £2.00
2020: $5.32/lb (cheddar) or £4.26
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(#1) Bread
- Food
Victorian Era: 6s per week
Victorian Era Adjusted For Inflation: £31.51
2020: $1.37 for one loaf of bread or £1.10
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(#7) Tea
Victorian Era: 8s/lb
Victorian Era Adjusted For Inflation: £42.01
2020: $39.95/lb or £32.02
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The Victorian period was the golden age when Britain became a wealthy and powerful empire. Many British people still miss the glory and honor of the past. When describing many things, Victorian items still have a unique charm. Speaking of the Victorian period, many people would think of gorgeous long skirts, tall hats, and walking sticks, etc. Grocery stores also rose rapidly during the Victorian era. There are still many old grocery stores, but the types and prices of items have changed dramatically.
If you have the opportunity to travel to the UK, you may wish to visit some old Victorian shops, it will be an unforgettable experience. Our random tool displays the contrast between the cost of 9 grocery store items in Victorian-era and 2020.
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