How much did bread cost in 2018?
Bread averaged $1.29 per lb in 2018 — about $1.72 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000702111.
In 2018, bread averaged $1.29 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 $1.27 in February to $1.31 in March. Over the year it rose from $1.28 in January to $1.29 in December, a 0.7% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $1.29 in 2018 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 2018. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 42% versus the 2018 average.
2018 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $1.28 | ▼ 2.7% |
| February | $1.27 | ▼ 1.3% |
| March | $1.31 | ▲ 3.5% |
| April | $1.28 | ▼ 2.1% |
| May | $1.29 | ▲ 0.9% |
| June | $1.28 | ▼ 1.1% |
| July | $1.29 | ▲ 1.1% |
| August | $1.30 | ▲ 0.7% |
| September | $1.29 | ▼ 1.1% |
| October | $1.28 | ▼ 0.8% |
| November | $1.27 | ▼ 0.2% |
| December | $1.29 | ▲ 1.3% |
| 2018 average | $1.29 |
FAQ
What was the average price of bread in 2018?
Bread averaged $1.29 per lb in 2018, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $1.29 of 2018 bread worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $1.29 in 2018 is about $1.72 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2018 price of bread compare to now?
Bread now averages $1.83 per lb, up 42% from the 2018 average of $1.29.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Bread price in 2018 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/bread/2018/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000702111. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/bread/2018/">Bread price in 2018 (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 2018 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/bread/2018/