2.5. How We Met
Feb 07, 2026
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eireann1922
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You got old $5 bills (notes) right! Not $10 bill as it is not from this time period. You certainly have an eye for details!
Regarding the prices in the GDR, you did not show us the table of prices for fun? Heheh
Yes, it cost more in the communist nations for clothes or furnitures especially consumerism but not for housing, education, medical care, social activities even electricity or gas (heating or cooking)! My friends told me the same about their life in the former Soviet Union. I still remember the newspaper article where the author was shocked to learn that the bread prices have been same for nearly 30 years!!! This was in 1989 or 1990. My friend was able to roll off the prices for certain breads to me! Same with ice cream! He also told me that one could get soda water for just one kopeck from the machine or fruit soda water for 3 kopecks! It was popular during summertime.
But it is DIFFICULT to find good clothes you want—same with furnitures and electronics. You need a good connection or know someone who could supply you for extra rubles.
My friend’s father had waited for a telephone to be installed for 10 years or so. He managed to bribe someone to install it so he did not have to wait any longer! Only to discover he and his family will be leaving the USSR in four months! During this time, he kind of enjoyed phoning for a while!
In general, foods were cheap but not varied and mostly seasonal and transportation was so cheap as well! My friend said it cost 3 kopecks for tram, 4 kopecks for trolley and 5 kopecks for bus ride.
It looks like our German is hoping for the relationship with an American! 💚🙏
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