The average American consumer just cant seem to catch a break.
From gasoline to eggs to airplane tickets, the cost of everyday goods keeps going up.
Yet a few things remain untouched by historically high inflation.
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Costco Wholesales hot-dog-and-soda combo is a prime example.
Its still just $1.50.
The price of Costcos famous food court offering has remarkably stayed the same since 1985. for $1.50 shouldcost consumers $4.11 by now when adjusted for inflation, according toMarketWatch.
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Consumers may rejoice at Costcos low-cost hot dog deal, but keeping prices low is no easy feat.
Costcos Beef with Raising Hot Dog Prices
Why is Costcos hot dog combo still so cheap?
Well, sort of.
We are losing our rear ends.
And he said, If you raise the effing hot dog, I will kill you.
Thats all I really needed.
That was over four years ago, and keeping the price consistent hasnt been easy.
Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Costcos commitment to low prices seems to be paying off, too.
It spurred a fury of internet backlash.
Costcos stock even sanknearly 12.5%the same day.
The price today is $1.50, and we have no plans to increase the price at this time.
Folks on Reddit even createdT-shirt designswith the infamous I will kill you quote.
It turns out not much.
As you’ve got the option to see, not a single food item made the list.
Rachel Christian is a Certified Educator in Personal Finance and a senior writer for The Penny Hoarder.
Probably not as good as youd like.
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