What is a 1977 dollar worth compared to 2008 dollar?
If a dollar bill were printed in 1977, it would be worth $1.00
right now (in 2008). If a $20 bill were printed in 1977, it would
be worth $20.00 right now (in 2008). A candy bar that may have cost
$0.05 in 1977 would cost around $0.75 now. But then, a candy bar
isn't a dollar.
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What would 1000000 in 1881 be worth now？Oh boy, that's a tricky one to figure out! You see, to calculate the worth of $1,000,000 in 1881 compared to now, we need to take into account inflation and changes in the economy over all these years. Back then, things were a whole lot different. But roughly speaking, if we adjust for inflation, that amount could be worth several million dollars today. It's not an exact science though. Inflation rates vary, and there are so many factors to consider. But it's safe to say it would be a significant amount of money in today's terms.
