THE GROCERY PRICE INDEX

How much did chicken breast cost in 2007?

Chicken breast averaged $3.43 per lb in 2007 — about $5.54 in 2026 dollars.

Chicken breast price in 2007 Monthly average price (USD per lb) · 2007
$3.20$3.30$3.40$3.50$3.60$3.70JanMarMayJulAugOctDecJan 2007$3.27Aug 2007$3.59Dec 2007$3.38basketreport.com

12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000FF1101.

In 2007, chicken breast averaged $3.43 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 $3.26 in February to $3.59 in August. Over the year it rose from $3.27 in January to $3.38 in December, a 3.1% increase.

Adjusted for inflation, $3.43 in 2007 is worth about $5.54 in 2026 dollars. Today chicken breast averages $4.17 per lb, so in real terms it is 25% cheaper than it was in 2007. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 22% versus the 2007 average.

2007 monthly prices

MonthPriceMoM
January $3.27 ▼ 0.3%
February $3.26 ▼ 0.5%
March $3.34 ▲ 2.4%
April $3.37 ▲ 1.0%
May $3.49 ▲ 3.4%
June $3.51 ▲ 0.8%
July $3.51 ▼ 0.1%
August $3.59 ▲ 2.3%
September $3.53 ▼ 1.7%
October $3.42 ▼ 3.0%
November $3.46 ▲ 1.1%
December $3.38 ▼ 2.4%
2007 average$3.43

FAQ

What was the average price of chicken breast in 2007?

Chicken breast averaged $3.43 per lb in 2007, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.

How much is $3.43 of 2007 chicken breast worth today?

Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $3.43 in 2007 is about $5.54 in 2026 dollars.

How does the 2007 price of chicken breast compare to now?

Chicken breast now averages $4.17 per lb, up 22% from the 2007 average of $3.43.

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Basket Report. (2026). Chicken breast price in 2007 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken-breast/2007/