THE GROCERY PRICE INDEX

How much did bananas cost in 1984?

Bananas averaged $0.36 per lb in 1984 — about $1.16 in 2026 dollars.

Bananas price in 1984 Monthly average price (USD per lb) · 1984
$0.30$0.32$0.34$0.36$0.38$0.40JanMarMayJulAugOctDecJan 1984$0.34Jun 1984$0.39Dec 1984$0.32basketreport.com

12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000711211.

In 1984, bananas averaged $0.36 per lb at the U.S. city average, across all twelve months, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data. The monthly price ranged from $0.32 in December to $0.39 in June. Over the year it fell from $0.34 in January to $0.32 in December, a 7.8% decline.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.36 in 1984 is worth about $1.16 in 2026 dollars. Today bananas averages $0.65 per lb, so in real terms it is 44% cheaper than it was in 1984. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 79% versus the 1984 average.

1984 monthly prices

MonthPriceMoM
January $0.34 ▲ 9.2%
February $0.37 ▲ 8.4%
March $0.37
April $0.39 ▲ 4.3%
May $0.35 ▼ 9.0%
June $0.39 ▲ 10.4%
July $0.39 ▼ 1.3%
August $0.36 ▼ 6.2%
September $0.35 ▼ 3.3%
October $0.34 ▼ 2.6%
November $0.33 ▼ 2.4%
December $0.32 ▼ 4.8%
1984 average$0.36

FAQ

What was the average price of bananas in 1984?

Bananas averaged $0.36 per lb in 1984, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.

How much is $0.36 of 1984 bananas worth today?

Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $0.36 in 1984 is about $1.16 in 2026 dollars.

How does the 1984 price of bananas compare to now?

Bananas now averages $0.65 per lb, up 79% from the 1984 average of $0.36.

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Basket Report. (2026). Bananas price in 1984 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/bananas/1984/