How much did chicken breast cost in 2019?
Chicken breast averaged $3.02 per lb in 2019 — about $3.96 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000FF1101.
In 2019, chicken breast averaged $3.02 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 $2.93 in September to $3.11 in December. Over the year it rose from $3.06 in January to $3.11 in December, a 1.6% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $3.02 in 2019 is worth about $3.96 in 2026 dollars. Today chicken breast averages $4.17 per lb, so in real terms it is 5% more expensive than it was in 2019. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 38% versus the 2019 average.
2019 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $3.06 | ▼ 1.6% |
| February | $3.06 | — |
| March | $3.05 | ▼ 0.5% |
| April | $3.01 | ▼ 1.1% |
| May | $3.09 | ▲ 2.6% |
| June | $3.05 | ▼ 1.3% |
| July | $2.98 | ▼ 2.5% |
| August | $2.96 | ▼ 0.5% |
| September | $2.93 | ▼ 1.0% |
| October | $2.95 | ▲ 0.6% |
| November | $2.94 | ▼ 0.3% |
| December | $3.11 | ▲ 5.9% |
| 2019 average | $3.02 |
FAQ
What was the average price of chicken breast in 2019?
Chicken breast averaged $3.02 per lb in 2019, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $3.02 of 2019 chicken breast worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $3.02 in 2019 is about $3.96 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2019 price of chicken breast compare to now?
Chicken breast now averages $4.17 per lb, up 38% from the 2019 average of $3.02.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Chicken breast price in 2019 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken-breast/2019/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000FF1101. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken-breast/2019/">Chicken breast price in 2019 (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 2019 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/chicken-breast/2019/