How much did chicken breast cost in 2006?
Chicken breast averaged $3.30 per lb in 2006 — about $5.49 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000FF1101.
In 2006, chicken breast averaged $3.30 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 $3.21 in July to $3.40 in September. Over the year it fell from $3.31 in January to $3.28 in December, a 0.7% decline.
Adjusted for inflation, $3.30 in 2006 is worth about $5.49 in 2026 dollars. Today chicken breast averages $4.17 per lb, so in real terms it is 24% cheaper than it was in 2006. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 26% versus the 2006 average.
2006 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $3.31 | — |
| February | $3.34 | ▲ 1.0% |
| March | $3.30 | ▼ 1.4% |
| April | $3.31 | ▲ 0.4% |
| May | $3.24 | ▼ 2.2% |
| June | $3.28 | ▲ 1.3% |
| July | $3.21 | ▼ 2.1% |
| August | $3.36 | ▲ 4.6% |
| September | $3.40 | ▲ 1.2% |
| October | $3.28 | ▼ 3.4% |
| November | $3.29 | ▲ 0.2% |
| December | $3.28 | ▼ 0.1% |
| 2006 average | $3.30 |
FAQ
What was the average price of chicken breast in 2006?
Chicken breast averaged $3.30 per lb in 2006, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $3.30 of 2006 chicken breast worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $3.30 in 2006 is about $5.49 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2006 price of chicken breast compare to now?
Chicken breast now averages $4.17 per lb, up 26% from the 2006 average of $3.30.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Chicken breast price in 2006 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken-breast/2006/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000FF1101. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken-breast/2006/">Chicken breast price in 2006 (U.S. average) — Basket Report</a> (data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000FF1101; retrieved June 26, 2026) Basket Report. (2026). Chicken breast price in 2006 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken-breast/2006/