THE GROCERY PRICE INDEX

How much did chicken cost in 2006?

Chicken averaged $1.05 per lb in 2006 — about $1.75 in 2026 dollars.

Chicken price in 2006 Monthly average price (USD per lb) · 2006
$1.03$1.04$1.05$1.06$1.07JanMarMayJulAugOctDecJan 2006$1.06Sep 2006$1.06Dec 2006$1.06basketreport.com

12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000706111.

In 2006, chicken averaged $1.05 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 $1.03 in May to $1.06 in September. Over the year it was little changed from $1.06 in January to $1.06 in December.

Adjusted for inflation, $1.05 in 2006 is worth about $1.75 in 2026 dollars. Today chicken averages $2.04 per lb, so in real terms it is 16% more expensive than it was in 2006. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 94% versus the 2006 average.

2006 monthly prices

MonthPriceMoM
January $1.06 ▲ 0.1%
February $1.05 ▼ 1.6%
March $1.05 ▲ 0.2%
April $1.05 ▲ 0.7%
May $1.03 ▼ 1.9%
June $1.06 ▲ 2.0%
July $1.04 ▼ 1.4%
August $1.05 ▲ 0.8%
September $1.06 ▲ 1.4%
October $1.04 ▼ 2.4%
November $1.05 ▲ 1.1%
December $1.06 ▲ 0.8%
2006 average$1.05

FAQ

What was the average price of chicken in 2006?

Chicken averaged $1.05 per lb in 2006, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.

How much is $1.05 of 2006 chicken worth today?

Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $1.05 in 2006 is about $1.75 in 2026 dollars.

How does the 2006 price of chicken compare to now?

Chicken now averages $2.04 per lb, up 94% from the 2006 average of $1.05.

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