THE GROCERY PRICE INDEX

How much did bananas cost in 2006?

Bananas averaged $0.50 per lb in 2006 — about $0.83 in 2026 dollars.

Bananas price in 2006 Monthly average price (USD per lb) · 2006
$0.47$0.48$0.49$0.50$0.51$0.52JanMarMayJulAugOctDecJan 2006$0.49May 2006$0.51Dec 2006$0.50basketreport.com

12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000711211.

In 2006, bananas averaged $0.50 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 $0.48 in September to $0.51 in May. Over the year it rose from $0.49 in January to $0.50 in December, a 1.8% increase.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.50 in 2006 is worth about $0.83 in 2026 dollars. Today bananas averages $0.65 per lb, so in real terms it is 22% cheaper than it was in 2006. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 29% versus the 2006 average.

2006 monthly prices

MonthPriceMoM
January $0.49 ▲ 1.7%
February $0.51 ▲ 3.7%
March $0.51
April $0.51
May $0.51 ▲ 1.2%
June $0.51 ▼ 0.6%
July $0.51 ▼ 0.6%
August $0.49 ▼ 3.1%
September $0.48 ▼ 2.6%
October $0.49 ▲ 2.1%
November $0.50 ▲ 1.8%
December $0.50 ▲ 0.2%
2006 average$0.50

FAQ

What was the average price of bananas in 2006?

Bananas averaged $0.50 per lb in 2006, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.

How much is $0.50 of 2006 bananas worth today?

Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $0.50 in 2006 is about $0.83 in 2026 dollars.

How does the 2006 price of bananas compare to now?

Bananas now averages $0.65 per lb, up 29% from the 2006 average of $0.50.

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