How much did bread cost in 2011?
Bread averaged $1.44 per lb in 2011 — about $2.15 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000702111.
In 2011, bread averaged $1.44 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 $1.40 in February to $1.51 in July. Over the year it rose from $1.40 in January to $1.42 in December, a 1.4% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $1.44 in 2011 is worth about $2.15 in 2026 dollars. Today bread averages $1.83 per lb, so in real terms it is 15% cheaper than it was in 2011. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 27% versus the 2011 average.
2011 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $1.40 | ▲ 1.1% |
| February | $1.40 | ▼ 0.2% |
| March | $1.42 | ▲ 1.2% |
| April | $1.42 | ▲ 0.3% |
| May | $1.47 | ▲ 3.7% |
| June | $1.49 | ▲ 1.2% |
| July | $1.51 | ▲ 1.5% |
| August | $1.47 | ▼ 2.6% |
| September | $1.48 | ▲ 0.2% |
| October | $1.46 | ▼ 1.4% |
| November | $1.40 | ▼ 4.0% |
| December | $1.42 | ▲ 1.5% |
| 2011 average | $1.44 |
FAQ
What was the average price of bread in 2011?
Bread averaged $1.44 per lb in 2011, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $1.44 of 2011 bread worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $1.44 in 2011 is about $2.15 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2011 price of bread compare to now?
Bread now averages $1.83 per lb, up 27% from the 2011 average of $1.44.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Bread price in 2011 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/bread/2011/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000702111. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/bread/2011/">Bread price in 2011 (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 2011 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/bread/2011/