How much did chicken breast cost in 2018?
Chicken breast averaged $3.08 per lb in 2018 — about $4.11 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000FF1101.
In 2018, chicken breast averaged $3.08 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 $2.90 in September to $3.24 in April. Over the year it rose from $3.07 in January to $3.11 in December, a 1.3% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $3.08 in 2018 is worth about $4.11 in 2026 dollars. Today chicken breast averages $4.17 per lb, so in real terms it is 1% more expensive than it was in 2018. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 35% versus the 2018 average.
2018 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $3.07 | ▼ 3.7% |
| February | $3.12 | ▲ 1.5% |
| March | $3.14 | ▲ 0.7% |
| April | $3.24 | ▲ 3.1% |
| May | $3.08 | ▼ 5.0% |
| June | $3.09 | ▲ 0.6% |
| July | $3.12 | ▲ 0.7% |
| August | $2.94 | ▼ 5.7% |
| September | $2.90 | ▼ 1.5% |
| October | $3.05 | ▲ 5.2% |
| November | $3.05 | ▲ 0.2% |
| December | $3.11 | ▲ 2.0% |
| 2018 average | $3.08 |
FAQ
What was the average price of chicken breast in 2018?
Chicken breast averaged $3.08 per lb in 2018, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $3.08 of 2018 chicken breast worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $3.08 in 2018 is about $4.11 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2018 price of chicken breast compare to now?
Chicken breast now averages $4.17 per lb, up 35% from the 2018 average of $3.08.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Chicken breast price in 2018 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken-breast/2018/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000FF1101. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken-breast/2018/">Chicken breast price in 2018 (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 2018 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken-breast/2018/