What $10 was worth the year you were born, and what you could buy with it today
1965
Value of a $10 bill in 1965: $80.82
What you can buy in 2018: A pair of New Balance shoes
A pair of 574 New Balance women's shoes retail for $79.99. In 1965 dollars, $10 could afford you one fresh pair of New Balances.
1966
Value of a $10 bill in 1966: $79.29
What you can buy in 2018: A Rihanna Fenty makeup palette
Rihanna released her Fenty makeup line a year ago. A Galaxy Eyes palette from the collection goes for $79. In 1966 dollars, $10 would buy a Fenty fan one shimmery palette.
1967
Value of a $10 bill in 1967: $76.64
What you can buy in 2018: A leather-bound copy of The Bible
The Holy Bible is the most stolen item worldwide. In 2018, a copy of the Bible with imitation leather bindings costs upwards of $76.56. In 1967 dollars, $10 would have covered a new Holy Bible with little change left over.
1968
Value of a $10 bill in 1968: $73.94
What you can buy in 2018: A one-way train ticket
Planning a few days in advance, a train ticket from New York City to Boston costs $69 on Wanderu. In 1986 dollars, $10 would afford a one-way train ticket between the two cities.
1969
Value of a $10 bill in 1969: $70.83
What you can buy in 2018: Printer ink
$10 in 1969 dollars would afford you a high yield variety pack of printing ink for $69.99 at Staples.
1970
Value of a $10 bill in 1970: $66.71
What you can buy in 2018: A Kylie Cosmetics palette
For $65, you can get Kylie Jenner's Birthday Palette from her Kyshadow collection at Kylie Cosmetics. In 1970 dollars, $10 would cover it.
1971
Value of a $10 bill in 1971: $63.35
What you can buy in 2018: A one-way plane ticket
A plane ticket from New York City to Miami one month in advance costs $63 on Spirit airlines, not including the added fees, on KAYAK. In 1971 dollars, a passenger could afford a one-way seat to Miami for $10.
1972
Value of a $10 bill in 1972: $61.35
What you can buy in 2018: One Xbox game
Gaming is a large industry with Call of Duty among the leaders in the pack. Call of Duty: WWII on Xbox One retails for $59.99 at Target. In 1972 dollars, $10 would buy the game with some change for sales tax.
1973
Value of a $10 bill in 1973: $59.19
What you can buy in 2018: A handgun
In 2018, the Second Amendment is striking national controversy, yet megastores like Walmart sell handguns with ammunition for $56.85. In 1973 dollars, a person could own a gun for just $10.
1974
Value of a $10 bill in 1974: $54.11
What you can buy in 2018: An Amazon Echo
Consumer: Alexa, what can I buy today that cost $10 in 1974?
Alexa: Me, on Amazon.
An Amazon Echo Dot with smart speaker Alexa retails for $49.99. A customer could afford an Echo Dot for $10 in 1974 dollars.
1975
Value of a $10 bill in 1975: $48.40
What you can buy in 2018: 216 diapers
Baby care in the United States is costly. A pack of 216 Pampers Swaddlers diapers retails for $46.99 at Walmart. In 1975 dollars, $10 would cover a pack of diapers today and allow for some pocket change to go back and grab a few singles at 22 cents a diaper.
1976
Value of a $10 bill in 1976: $45.35
What you can buy in 2018: A skateboard
Skateboards have been around since the early 1940s but gained popularity in the 1970s. A Zero board sells for $44.95 at Zumiez. In 1976 dollars, $10 would buy a skateboard and maybe a wheel or two.
1977
Value of a $10 bill in 1977: $43.10
What you can buy in 2018: A Yankees jersey
A blank replica of a New York Yankees jersey sells for $40 on Dexter Shop. In 1977 dollars, $10 would buy one blank pinstripe jersey.
1978
Value of a $10 bill in 1978: $40.34
What you can buy in 2018: A bag of dog food
A bag of IAMS dry adult dog food retails for $38.94 at Walmart in 2018. In 1978 dollars, $10 affords a pet parent a bag of dog food and some change for a treat.
1979
Value of a $10 bill in 1979: $36.92
What you can buy in 2018: 8 razors
Razors don't come cheap. A pack of eight refill Gillette Fusion ProGlide Power razor blades cost $34.99 at Walgreens. In 1979 dollars, $10 would cover the cost of a refill pack with some change left over.
1980
Value of a $10 bill in 1980: $32.41
What you can buy in 2018: Apple headphones
Tech giant Apple was in its infancy by 1980. Today, a pair of Apple earphones retails for $29 on Apple. In 1980 dollars, $10 would buy a pair of Apple headphones with some change left over.
1981
Value of a $10 bill in 1981: $28.98
What you can buy in 2018: 36 batteries
Today, a pack of 36 AA batteries cost $26.99 at Staples. In 1981 dollars, $10 would cover one pack and you'd have some pocket change left over.
1982
Value of a $10 bill in 1982: $26.74
What you can buy in 2018: 24 toothbrushes
A pack of Oral-B adult toothbrushes cost $25.99 at Smile Makers. In 1982 dollars, $10 covers the cost of a single pack of toothbrushes after inflation.
1983
Value of a $10 bill in 1983: $25.78
What you can buy in 2018: A "Make America Great Again" hat
If you want a Donald Trump "Make America Great Again" hat that was made in America, you're going to pay more than from Chinese manufacturers. An American made hat goes for $24.99 on Etsy. In 1983 dollars, $10 would buy you the red hat with some change left over.
1984
Value of a $10 bill in 1984: $24.74
What you can buy in 2018: 2 bottles of wine
A bottle of Kendall Jackson Reserve Chardonnay runs $11.99 on Wine.com. In 1984 dollars, $10 would buy you two bottles of "America's No. 1 selling Chardonnay."
1985
Value of a $10 bill in 1985: $23.90
What you can buy in 2018: A 12-pack of Coke
Coca-Cola was around 100 years before 1985. In 2018, a case of 12 cans retails for $4.68 on Amazon. In 1985 dollars, you could buy five cases for $10 with change left over.
1986
Value of a $10 bill in 1986: $23.01
What you can buy in 2018: 3 giant Hershey's bars
If a regular size Hershey Bar is too small for you, fear not. A 3-pack of 7-oz. Hershey Bars retail for $22.73 on Jet.com. In 1986 dollars, $10 would have kept your sweet tooth under control with some change to spare.
1987
Value of a $10 bill in 1987: $22.67
What you can buy in 2018: An alarm clock
Most people require some sort of alarm to wake up in the morning. An LED alarm clock with the weather and a dimmer retails for $20.77 on Amazon. In 1987 dollars, you could see the weather and snooze at the same time for $10, with some pocket change left over.
1988
Value of a $10 bill in 1988: $21.79
What you can buy in 2018: 2 movie tickets
The average cost of one movie ticket in the US is $9.38, according to The Hollywood Reporter. In 1988 dollars, $10 would cover the cost of two tickets.
1989
Value of a $10 bill in 1989: $20.82
What you can buy in 2018: 30 rolls of toilet paper
If you're shopping for toilet paper, you have your pick in 2018. The cost of 30 rolls of Scott 1000 toilet paper costs $19.98 at your local Walmart. In 1989 dollars, $10 would give you some wiggle room for taxes, but doesn't upgrade you to additional ply toilet paper.
1990
Value of a $10 bill in 1990: $19.79
What you can buy in 2018: A 12-pack of Red Bull
In 2018, a case of 12 Red Bull Energy Drink sells for $19.69 on Amazon. In 1990 dollars, $10 would buy a 12-pack.
1991
Value of a $10 bill in 1991: $18.73
What you can buy in 2018: Tide Pods
Doing laundry is a costly life chore. In 2018, 72-count pack of Tide detergent pods retails for $17.97 on Amazon. In 1991 dollars, a consumer could purchase Tide pods for $10 and have some change left over.
1992
Value of a $10 bill in 1992: $18.26
What you can buy in 2018: 2 bottles of nail polish
The first Essie nail polish formula was released in 1980, and has remained one of the most popular polish brands since. A fresh bottle of a newly released Essie color retails for $9. In 1992 dollars, $10 would buy you two bottles with a little change left over.
1993
Value of a $10 bill in 1993: $17.68
What you can buy in 2018: A 24-pack of water
Water is a human necessity and when it's bottled and labeled, the price increases. In 2018, a case of 24 Poland Springs water bottles costs $17.23 on Amazon. In 1993 dollars, $10 would cover 24 bottles.
1994
Value of a $10 bill in 1994: $17.25
What you can buy in 2018: A pregnancy test
Pregnancy tests were available in the mid 90s and developed its efficiency in recent years. A Walgreens brand digital pregnancy test costs $16.99. In 1994 dollars, $10 could afford one pregnancy test.
1995
Value of a $10 bill in 1995: $16.78
What you can buy in 2018: 200 Advil tablets
A 200-count bottle of Advil costs $16.66 on Amazon. In 1995 dollars, $10 could afford one bottle of the painkiller, with a bit of change left.
1996
Value of a $10 bill in 1996: $16.33
What you can buy in 2018: 4 bottles of Kombucha
Health Ade Kombucha is big in 2018 and one bottle retails for $3.99 on Target. In 1996 dollars, $10 would afford you four of the pomegranate-flavored health drinks.
1997
Value of a $10 bill in 1997: $15.85
What you can buy in 2018: A 10-pack of condoms
In 2018, a pack of 10 latex Trojan BareSkin condoms costs $15.49 at Walgreens. In 1997 dollars, $10 would buy one pack.
1998
Value of a $10 bill in 1998: $15.60
What you can buy in 2018: 5 hand sanitizers
A single Purell dispenser costs $3 at Office Depot. In 1998 dollars, $10 buys a consumer five hand sanitizers.
1999
Value of a $10 bill in 1999: $15.35
What you can buy in 2018: 18 pairs of men's socks
Socks will never go out of fashion. Men's ankle socks retail for $14 at Walmart. In 1999 dollars, $10 would cover an 18-pack of socks, plus sales tax.
2000
Value of a $10 bill in 2000: $14.94
What you can buy in 2018: 3 pints of ice cream
A pint of Ben and Jerry's classic Phish Food ice cream costs $4.79 on Jet.com. In 2000 dollars, $10 would buy three tubs of ice cream.
2001
Value of a $10 bill in 2001: $14.40
What you can buy in 2018: 12 Post-it pads
A colorful collection of Post-it notes costs $13.99 at Staples. In 2001 dollars, $10 would buy a pack of 12 pads of various colors with change to cover sales tax.
2002
Value of a $10 bill in 2002: $14.24
What you can buy in 2018: A Netflix subscription
The cost of a premium Netflix subscription, offering streaming on four separate screens, cost $13.99 a month in 2018. In 2002 dollars, $10 would cover the cost of a monthly premium subscription with some change left over.
2003
Value of a $10 bill in 2003: $13.88
What you can buy in 2018: A 3-ring binder
Back-to-school shopping is costly. A heavy-duty three ring binder at Staples costs $12.99. In 2003 dollars, $10 would buy a student one binder with some change leftover for paper.
2004
Value of a $10 bill in 2004: $13.61
What you can buy in 2018: 4.5 gallons of gas
The cost of gas fluctuates often. The average cost per-gallon currently is $3, according to CNBC. Using 2004 dollars would cover 4.5 gallons of gas.
2005
Value of a $10 bill in 2005: $13.22
What you can buy in 2018: A 100-pack of hair ties
Most women would say hair ties are a necessary buy. In 2018, a package of 100-count Scunci elastic hair ties costs $6.46 at Walmart. In 2005 dollars, $10 would afford a consumer two packs.
2006
Value of a $10 bill in 2006: $12.72
What you can buy in 2018: 1 share of GE stock
As of September 18, you can own one share of General Electric stock for $12.66. In 2006 dollars, you could have bought that share with a $10 bill.
2007
Value of a $10 bill in 2007: $12.46
What you can buy in 2018: 5 boxes of spaghetti
In 2018, a 32-oz. box of Barilla spaghetti costs $2.42 on Amazon. A customer could purchase five boxes of spaghetti for $10 in 2007 dollars.
2008
Value of a $10 bill in 2008: $11.95
What you can buy in 2018: 48 ounces of ground coffee
In 2018, a 48-oz. jar of Folgers Classic Roast ground coffee retails for $11.68 at Walmart. In 2008 dollars, a coffee consumer could buy one jar and have some change left for sales tax.
2009
Value of a $10 bill in 2009: $11.94
What you can buy in 2018: A 12-pack of Sharpies
Today, a box of 12 Sharpies retail for $11.79 according to Staples. In 2009 dollars, $10 would cushion a buyer for sales tax.
2010
Value of a $10 bill in 2010: $11.64
What you can buy in 2018: 2 PSLs
In 2018, Pumpkin Spice Latte at Starbucks cost around $5. In 2010 dollars, $10 would afford you two PSL treats with room to make it a Grande.
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