Since the reform and opening up, China's economy has been booming, the people's living standards have been improving day by day, and the income level has also undergone earth-shaking changes. In the 80s, those who were among the first to join the ranks of "10,000 households" were hailed as wealthy, because at that time, 10,000 yuan was already an unattainable figure.
Nowadays, an ordinary person can easily earn 10,000 yuan after working for a month or two, but this figure is completely different from the "10,000 yuan households" in the 80s. As prices continue**, inflation makes money less valuable. So now, how much money do we need to earn to be on a par with the 10,000 households of the year? Let's break it down.
First of all, looking back at the price level in the 80s, it is a world of difference compared to now. At that time, "jiao" and "fen" were common monetary units, one yuan could buy a lot of things, and the ** of vegetables and foods was usually calculated in cents, and the value of money was relatively high. And now, with the continuous depreciation of prices** and currency, cents have been withdrawn from circulation, and horns have become rare. While the payment method has changed, the actual value of the equivalent remains the same.
In the 80s, prices were relatively stable, with rice and soybeans at about two jiao per catty, while corn, tomatoes, and potatoes were less than one dime a catty, and pork and soybean oil were about 1 yuan per catty. Workers' wages are also growing, from around 30 yuan to thousands of dollars in some enterprises at the end of the 80s. This period coincided with the early stage of reform and opening up, with rising wages and rising consumer demand, but there was also a large population and high living pressure.
Secondly, let's think about it, what is the value of 10,000 yuan households in the 80s today? From the perspective of prices alone, it does not reflect the true value of money, let alone the investment value of money. Nowadays, vegetables are between 2 and 5 yuan per catty, although it is much faster than in the 80s. Therefore, it is not objective to measure the 10,000 households at that time only with the money of the present.
Finally, we need to change our mindset. Don't just see the pressure on prices, but also see that our standard of living has been improving. Every era has its own difficulties and challenges, but we should be grateful and cherish the happiness of the moment. We can remember the hardships of the past, but we don't need to worry too much. More importantly, we need to look forward, meet the challenges of the future, and work hard for our dreams.
In modern society, the value of money is constantly changing with the times. We should examine the problem from the perspective of development, cherish the present, work hard, and contribute to the prosperity of the country. Ultimately, success depends not only on the amount of money, but also on our courage, wisdom and hard work. Let's work together to create a better tomorrow!
Do you think the value of money has changed much now compared to the 80s?