How much did bananas cost in 1999?
Bananas averaged $0.49 per lb in 1999 — about $0.99 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000711211.
In 1999, bananas averaged $0.49 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 $0.47 in October to $0.51 in February. Over the year it rose from $0.49 in January to $0.49 in December, a 1.0% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $0.49 in 1999 is worth about $0.99 in 2026 dollars. Today bananas averages $0.65 per lb, so in real terms it is 35% cheaper than it was in 1999. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 32% versus the 1999 average.
1999 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $0.49 | ▼ 4.1% |
| February | $0.51 | ▲ 4.1% |
| March | $0.51 | ▼ 0.6% |
| April | $0.48 | ▼ 4.7% |
| May | $0.49 | ▲ 2.1% |
| June | $0.50 | ▲ 2.0% |
| July | $0.49 | ▼ 1.6% |
| August | $0.49 | ▼ 0.8% |
| September | $0.48 | ▼ 1.8% |
| October | $0.47 | ▼ 2.1% |
| November | $0.48 | ▲ 1.9% |
| December | $0.49 | ▲ 2.9% |
| 1999 average | $0.49 |
FAQ
What was the average price of bananas in 1999?
Bananas averaged $0.49 per lb in 1999, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $0.49 of 1999 bananas worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $0.49 in 1999 is about $0.99 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 1999 price of bananas compare to now?
Bananas now averages $0.65 per lb, up 32% from the 1999 average of $0.49.
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Basket Report. "Bananas price in 1999 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/bananas/1999/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000711211. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/bananas/1999/">Bananas price in 1999 (U.S. average) — Basket Report</a> (data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000711211; retrieved June 26, 2026) Basket Report. (2026). Bananas price in 1999 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/bananas/1999/