After being left alone for the Christmas holidays, eight-year-old Kevin McCallister went shopping in the 1990 classic Home Alone, buying a large amount of food and everyday household items for less than $20. At today’s prices, however, little Kevin would probably go hungry.

For basic necessities such as milk, orange juice, bread, frozen macaroni and cheese, laundry detergent, wrap, toilet paper and a bag of baby soldiers the film’s protagonist pays just $19.83. As can be seen, these values ​​are a far cry from today’s reality.

In a report, “Fox News” typically mentions that the same list of products last year cost $44.40 and this year, in 2023, it will cost $72.28!

A West Virginia mother of two and small business owner who spoke on the show said: “Different parts of the country will see different rates of inflation. And I know that certain inflation rates are normal for decades. But the inflation we felt at the grocery store was exactly the same as every other American. And it’s hard trying to pay for groceries from week to week».

As the television network reports in its report, although there has been some reduction in prices since the peak of inflation, the prices are unaffordable and the pockets of American consumers are “bleeding” every day. Americans see their wallets empty halfway through each month, at a time when accuracy is “galloping” with elusive rhythms.

According to the October consumer price index, the price of everyday goods, including gasoline, groceries and rent, was unchanged in October from the previous month. Prices “climbed” by 3.2% compared to the same period last year.

“We wish the prices had stayed the same. But unfortunately, due to increased demand, there are more businesses entering the market post-coronavirus.”, Ms. Chalmers reported. She added that her business saw the prices of supplies and products increase. Cake mix, which is one of the company’s most important products, grew by around 28%!