@@JapanTravelVlogMrG You are right. I remember 1997 in Cupertino, CA. $4.99 at the Ranch 99 Supermarket includes 3 items and a soup. Now, fast forward to 2023, in my local Chinese super market, $9.99 get you 3 items, cash only. Of course, when you account for 25 years of inflation, it is expected.