How much did bread cost in 2005?
Bread averaged $1.04 per lb in 2005 — about $1.78 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000702111.
In 2005, bread averaged $1.04 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 $0.98 in February to $1.09 in June. Over the year it rose from $1.00 in January to $1.05 in December, a 4.9% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $1.04 in 2005 is worth about $1.78 in 2026 dollars. Today bread averages $1.83 per lb, so in real terms it is 3% more expensive than it was in 2005. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 76% versus the 2005 average.
2005 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $1.00 | ▲ 2.8% |
| February | $0.98 | ▼ 1.5% |
| March | $1.00 | ▲ 2.0% |
| April | $1.00 | ▲ 0.2% |
| May | $1.09 | ▲ 8.2% |
| June | $1.09 | ▲ 0.4% |
| July | $1.07 | ▼ 2.1% |
| August | $1.06 | ▼ 0.7% |
| September | $1.05 | ▼ 0.8% |
| October | $1.04 | ▼ 0.9% |
| November | $1.06 | ▲ 1.1% |
| December | $1.05 | ▼ 0.8% |
| 2005 average | $1.04 |
FAQ
What was the average price of bread in 2005?
Bread averaged $1.04 per lb in 2005, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $1.04 of 2005 bread worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $1.04 in 2005 is about $1.78 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2005 price of bread compare to now?
Bread now averages $1.83 per lb, up 76% from the 2005 average of $1.04.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Bread price in 2005 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/bread/2005/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000702111. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/bread/2005/">Bread price in 2005 (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 2005 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/bread/2005/