How much did chicken breast cost in 2009?
Chicken breast averaged $3.33 per lb in 2009 — about $5.20 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000FF1101.
In 2009, chicken breast averaged $3.33 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 $3.27 in August to $3.41 in March. Over the year it was little changed from $3.30 in January to $3.31 in December.
Adjusted for inflation, $3.33 in 2009 is worth about $5.20 in 2026 dollars. Today chicken breast averages $4.17 per lb, so in real terms it is 20% cheaper than it was in 2009. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 25% versus the 2009 average.
2009 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $3.30 | ▲ 0.5% |
| February | $3.33 | ▲ 0.8% |
| March | $3.41 | ▲ 2.4% |
| April | $3.39 | ▼ 0.5% |
| May | $3.34 | ▼ 1.4% |
| June | $3.40 | ▲ 1.7% |
| July | $3.32 | ▼ 2.3% |
| August | $3.27 | ▼ 1.6% |
| September | $3.29 | ▲ 0.6% |
| October | $3.33 | ▲ 1.4% |
| November | $3.32 | ▼ 0.4% |
| December | $3.31 | ▼ 0.2% |
| 2009 average | $3.33 |
FAQ
What was the average price of chicken breast in 2009?
Chicken breast averaged $3.33 per lb in 2009, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $3.33 of 2009 chicken breast worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $3.33 in 2009 is about $5.20 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2009 price of chicken breast compare to now?
Chicken breast now averages $4.17 per lb, up 25% from the 2009 average of $3.33.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Chicken breast price in 2009 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken-breast/2009/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000FF1101. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken-breast/2009/">Chicken breast price in 2009 (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 2009 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken-breast/2009/