How much did bananas cost in 2018?
Bananas averaged $0.57 per lb in 2018 — about $0.76 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000711211.
In 2018, bananas averaged $0.57 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 $0.57 in November to $0.58 in March. Over the year it rose from $0.57 in January to $0.58 in December, a 1.6% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $0.57 in 2018 is worth about $0.76 in 2026 dollars. Today bananas averages $0.65 per lb, so in real terms it is 15% cheaper than it was in 2018. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 13% versus the 2018 average.
2018 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $0.57 | ▲ 1.8% |
| February | $0.57 | ▲ 1.1% |
| March | $0.58 | ▲ 1.4% |
| April | $0.58 | ▼ 0.7% |
| May | $0.58 | ▼ 0.5% |
| June | $0.58 | — |
| July | $0.58 | — |
| August | $0.57 | ▼ 1.0% |
| September | $0.57 | ▲ 0.7% |
| October | $0.57 | ▲ 0.2% |
| November | $0.57 | ▼ 1.4% |
| December | $0.58 | ▲ 1.9% |
| 2018 average | $0.57 |
FAQ
What was the average price of bananas in 2018?
Bananas averaged $0.57 per lb in 2018, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $0.57 of 2018 bananas worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $0.57 in 2018 is about $0.76 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2018 price of bananas compare to now?
Bananas now averages $0.65 per lb, up 13% from the 2018 average of $0.57.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Bananas price in 2018 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/bananas/2018/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000711211. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/bananas/2018/">Bananas price in 2018 (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 2018 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/bananas/2018/