Just a little experiment to check back on in a year or four.
Current prices from a central Florida area grocery store today (November 7th 2024). These are the non-sale prices for the store's house branded items. All items I've purchased more than once over the last year, with prices and package sizes that have had minimal to no fluctuations during that time (or reasonable seasonal fluctuations that return to previous prices as normal).
Bread, sliced wheat 20oz - $1.49
Milk, whole 1 gal - $3.25
Eggs, large 1 dozen - $2.39
Cheese, cheddar block 8oz - $2.15
Vegetable oil, 48oz - $4.15
Butter, salted quarters 16oz - $4.39
Flour, all purpose 5 lbs - $2.40
Sugar, granulated 4 lbs - $3.29
Ground Beef, 1 lb. - $3.79
Chicken, boneless skinless breast 1 lb. - $2.49
Salmon, frozen 1 lb. - $5.22
Sliced Turkey, lunch meat 1 lb. - $4.15
Potatoes, Russet 5 lb. bag - $4.09
Broccoli, frozen 12oz - $1.29
Corn, frozen 12oz - $1.05
Diced Tomato, canned 14.5oz - $1.05
Carrots, 1 lb. - $0.78
Bananas, 1 lb. - $0.49
Grapes, green 1 lb. - $1.79
Strawberries, 1 lb. - $3.09
Apples, Fuji 1 lb. - $1.30
Apple Juice, 100% 64oz - $2.09
Frozen Waffles, 10 count 12.3oz - $2.39
Bacon, 1 lb. - $4.39
Maple Syrup, 100% pure 12.5oz - $6.05
Canned Chili, no beans 15 oz - $2.39
Potatoes, Russet 5 lb. bag - $4.09
Spaghetti, 32oz - $2.09
Pasta Sauce, 24oz - $1.85
Chicken Pot Pie, frozen 7oz - $1.09
Ranch Dressing, 16oz - $2.15
Ketchup, 38oz - $2.05
Mustard, 20oz - $1.09
Mayonnaise, 30oz - $3.65
Minced Garlic, in water 8oz - $2.55
Paprika, 2.12oz - $1.25
Vanilla Extract, pure 2oz - $5.49
