How much did bread cost in 2008?
Bread averaged $1.37 per lb in 2008 — about $2.13 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000702111.
In 2008, bread averaged $1.37 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 $1.28 in January to $1.42 in December. Over the year it rose from $1.28 in January to $1.42 in December, a 10.5% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $1.37 in 2008 is worth about $2.13 in 2026 dollars. Today bread averages $1.83 per lb, so in real terms it is 14% cheaper than it was in 2008. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 34% versus the 2008 average.
2008 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $1.28 | ▲ 0.1% |
| February | $1.32 | ▲ 3.1% |
| March | $1.35 | ▲ 2.2% |
| April | $1.37 | ▲ 1.7% |
| May | $1.37 | ▼ 0.2% |
| June | $1.37 | ▲ 0.2% |
| July | $1.38 | ▲ 0.8% |
| August | $1.38 | ▼ 0.2% |
| September | $1.38 | ▼ 0.1% |
| October | $1.39 | ▲ 1.0% |
| November | $1.38 | ▼ 1.1% |
| December | $1.42 | ▲ 2.8% |
| 2008 average | $1.37 |
FAQ
What was the average price of bread in 2008?
Bread averaged $1.37 per lb in 2008, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $1.37 of 2008 bread worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $1.37 in 2008 is about $2.13 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2008 price of bread compare to now?
Bread now averages $1.83 per lb, up 34% from the 2008 average of $1.37.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Bread price in 2008 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/bread/2008/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000702111. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/bread/2008/">Bread price in 2008 (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 2008 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/bread/2008/