How much did bread cost in 2006?
Bread averaged $1.08 per lb in 2006 — about $1.80 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000702111.
In 2006, bread averaged $1.08 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 $1.03 in February to $1.14 in November. Over the year it rose from $1.05 in January to $1.14 in December, a 8.7% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $1.08 in 2006 is worth about $1.80 in 2026 dollars. Today bread averages $1.83 per lb, so in real terms it is 2% more expensive than it was in 2006. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 69% versus the 2006 average.
2006 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $1.05 | — |
| February | $1.03 | ▼ 1.6% |
| March | $1.04 | ▲ 1.1% |
| April | $1.07 | ▲ 3.1% |
| May | $1.09 | ▲ 1.3% |
| June | $1.07 | ▼ 1.1% |
| July | $1.07 | ▼ 0.3% |
| August | $1.09 | ▲ 1.6% |
| September | $1.08 | ▼ 0.5% |
| October | $1.10 | ▲ 1.3% |
| November | $1.14 | ▲ 4.2% |
| December | $1.14 | ▼ 0.5% |
| 2006 average | $1.08 |
FAQ
What was the average price of bread in 2006?
Bread averaged $1.08 per lb in 2006, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $1.08 of 2006 bread worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $1.08 in 2006 is about $1.80 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2006 price of bread compare to now?
Bread now averages $1.83 per lb, up 69% from the 2006 average of $1.08.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Bread price in 2006 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/bread/2006/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000702111. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/bread/2006/">Bread price in 2006 (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 2006 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/bread/2006/