THE GROCERY PRICE INDEX

How much did chicken cost in 1994?

Chicken averaged $0.90 per lb in 1994 — about $2.03 in 2026 dollars.

Chicken price in 1994 Monthly average price (USD per lb) · 1994
$0.88$0.89$0.90$0.91$0.92$0.93JanMarMayJulAugOctDecJan 1994$0.90Jul 1994$0.92Dec 1994$0.90basketreport.com

12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000706111.

In 1994, chicken averaged $0.90 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 $0.89 in February to $0.92 in July. Over the year it was little changed from $0.90 in January to $0.90 in December.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.90 in 1994 is worth about $2.03 in 2026 dollars. Today chicken averages $2.04 per lb, so in real terms it is about the same than it was in 1994. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 126% versus the 1994 average.

1994 monthly prices

MonthPriceMoM
January $0.90 ▼ 1.2%
February $0.89 ▼ 1.2%
March $0.89 ▲ 0.3%
April $0.90 ▲ 0.9%
May $0.90 ▲ 0.3%
June $0.92 ▲ 1.8%
July $0.92 ▲ 0.2%
August $0.91 ▼ 1.6%
September $0.90 ▼ 0.4%
October $0.89 ▼ 1.3%
November $0.90 ▲ 1.7%
December $0.90 ▼ 1.0%
1994 average$0.90

FAQ

What was the average price of chicken in 1994?

Chicken averaged $0.90 per lb in 1994, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.

How much is $0.90 of 1994 chicken worth today?

Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $0.90 in 1994 is about $2.03 in 2026 dollars.

How does the 1994 price of chicken compare to now?

Chicken now averages $2.04 per lb, up 126% from the 1994 average of $0.90.

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