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How Much Would Kevin’s “Home Alone” Shopping List cost today?

So many great scenes in Home Alone – one of those great Christmas movies, right? but one of my sleeper favorites is when Kevin decides to go shopping for himself…

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So many great scenes in Home Alone - one of those great Christmas movies, right? but one of my sleeper favorites is when Kevin decides to go shopping for himself at the store. So how much would it cost him today…and do you remember how much he paid back in 1990? 

Kevin’s Home Alone Shopping Trip - How Much? 

Okay, He paid $19.83 for the following groceries in 1990. Here's what they would cost today at …

Walmart

Half gallon of orange juice (Minute Maid brand): $3.96 

Half gallon of milk (Great Value brand): $2.17 

Stouffer’s turkey dinner: $3.49 

Plastic wrap: $1.97 

Snuggle dryer sheets: $2.17 

Kraft macaroni and cheese: $1.24

Loaf of Wonder Bread: $2.92 

Liquid laundry detergent (Ajax): $1.78 

Four-pack of toilet paper rolls (Black and White brand): $1.77 

Total: $21.47

What if Kevin from Home Alone went shopping at Wal MartPhoto by Mario Tama/Getty Images

Target 

Half gallon of orange juice (Tropicana): $3.89 

Half gallon of milk (Good & Gather brand): $2.89 

Stouffer’s turkey dinner: $3.48 

Plastic wrap: $1.99

Snuggle dryer sheets: $5.69 

Kraft macaroni and cheese: $1.29

Loaf of Wonder Bread: $3.04 

Tide liquid laundry detergent: $7.49 

Four-pack of toilet paper (Scott brand): $4.99 

Total: $38.17

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