WHAT COST £1 IN 1981 COMPARED TO TODAY AMAZING

Описание: This time we are stepping into a cost-of-living time machine as we travel back to 1981, and fast-forwarding to 2025 to compare what you could actually buy for just £1.

In this video, we break down the real value of money over the decades—covering everything from shopping essentials to housing costs, energy bills, and even wages and benefits.

🔍 What We Compare:

🥚 Grocery prices: eggs, bread, milk, confectionery & more

🛒 General shopping costs: what £1 could buy in 1981 vs today

🏠 Rent prices: how housing costs have skyrocketed (or not!)

🔌 Gas & electricity prices: the rise of household bills

💷 Average wages: typical salaries then vs now average age

it's important to include the average wage and as 1981 was a time for mass unemployment i have added benefits and pensions to the incomes paid back then. please note these are average wages and they may not reflect what people were earning for certain jobs. All prices that are inflated to today's prices comes from an inflation calculator ran free by the bank of England

Whether you're nostalgic for the old days or curious about how far your money goes today, this deep dive into inflation and living costs might surprise you!
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