Bava Metzia 040: Modern measures of oil and wine

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Bava Metzia 040: Modern measures of oil and wine

Simcha Harrow asked:

The Gemara on Daf 40a states: In the locale of Rav Yehudah [the Amora] they 
would pour 48 kuz of wine into a barrel, and at harvest time a barrel sold for 
6 zuz.  Rashi says that a kuz is a small measure, and a kesubah is valued at 
200 zuzim.

Let's say that Kosher Wine sells today for 10 to 20 USD per liter, and olive 
oil is about 7 USD per liter.

How do these numbers relate to the Gemora's cheshbonos?

Very respectfully,
Simcha Harrow
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The Kollel replies:

The value of a Kesuvah (200 Zuz) today is approximately $1200 (see Background 
to Kidushin 8:9). Dividing that into 33 yields $36 per barrel. Manual labor was 
probably more expensive than factory packing, but then the wine underwent less 
processing. If a Kuz is about a cup, our barrel is about 12 liters for $36 or 
$3/liter. A good investment!

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Mordecai Kornfeld
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