How much did bread cost in 1994?
Bread averaged $0.76 per lb in 1994 — about $1.72 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000702111.
In 1994, bread averaged $0.76 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 $0.75 in December to $0.78 in September. Over the year it fell from $0.77 in January to $0.75 in December, a 2.6% decline.
Adjusted for inflation, $0.76 in 1994 is worth about $1.72 in 2026 dollars. Today bread averages $1.83 per lb, so in real terms it is 6% more expensive than it was in 1994. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 141% versus the 1994 average.
1994 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $0.77 | ▲ 1.1% |
| February | $0.76 | ▼ 1.6% |
| March | $0.76 | ▼ 0.1% |
| April | $0.77 | ▲ 1.3% |
| May | $0.77 | — |
| June | $0.76 | ▼ 0.5% |
| July | $0.76 | ▼ 0.3% |
| August | $0.75 | ▼ 0.8% |
| September | $0.78 | ▲ 3.0% |
| October | $0.76 | ▼ 2.6% |
| November | $0.77 | ▲ 1.3% |
| December | $0.75 | ▼ 2.4% |
| 1994 average | $0.76 |
FAQ
What was the average price of bread in 1994?
Bread averaged $0.76 per lb in 1994, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $0.76 of 1994 bread worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $0.76 in 1994 is about $1.72 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 1994 price of bread compare to now?
Bread now averages $1.83 per lb, up 141% from the 1994 average of $0.76.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Bread price in 1994 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/bread/1994/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000702111. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/bread/1994/">Bread price in 1994 (U.S. average) — Basket Report</a> (data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000702111; retrieved June 26, 2026) Basket Report. (2026). Bread price in 1994 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/bread/1994/