While the price of a hot dog at Costco (NASDAQ: COST) has remained $1.50 for the past 41 years, it feels like the cost of just about every other good and service has erupted.
According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, dining out at a full-service restaurant will now set you back 3.8% more than it did a year ago. Staying home and stocking the fridge? Non-alcoholic beverages are up 5.8% while fruits and vegetables are up 6.1%. And if you plan to grill some steaks this summer, you will have to cough up an average of $14.27 per pound for sirloin, or nearly 17% more than in 2025.
