1970s prices

The 1970s in the UK were marked by a mix of economic growth and inflation. Here are some key price points from that decade, reflecting the economic conditions of the time, with inflation being a significant factor in the cost of living. The figures are not absolutes, but averaged over those from a number of different sources. The given price of petrol is based on £1.22 per lire. Today's price is £1.55/litre, £7.05/gallon.
Despite the rising prices, there was a slight improvement in living standards compared to the 1960s.

Item	1970	1975	1979	2026
Monthly Pay	£121	£260	£403	£3158
House	£4,975	£10,388	£19,925	£285,000
Fort Cortina	£690	£1,840	£3995	£26,135
Fridge	£32.55	£1000	£148	£200
TV	£73-£249	£60-£259	£73-£260	£100-£500
Bottle Scotch	£2.69	£4.19	£4.75	£20.25
Gallon Petrol	32p	57p	75p	£5.54
Pack Cigarettes	20p	42p	67p	£17
Pint Beer	15p	24p	45p	£4.77
Dozen Eggs	20p	36p	56p	£1.85
Loaf Bread	7p	15p	25p	£1.40
Pack Crisps	3p	8p	20p	42p
Pint Milk	4p	8p	15p	52p