The price of a Costco hot dog has gone up

Costco has maintained its iconic $1.50 hot dog price since 1984, but analysis of photos taken three years apart reveals the bun has shrunk by approximately 45% in volume while the sausage remained unchanged. Although the sticker price hasn't increased, customers are effectively paying the same amount for significantly less product, representing a form of "shrinkflation" common as inflation pressures companies to maintain price points.