THE GROCERY PRICE INDEX

How much did chicken cost in 2011?

Chicken averaged $1.29 per lb in 2011 — about $1.92 in 2026 dollars.

Chicken price in 2011 Monthly average price (USD per lb) · 2011
$1.24$1.26$1.28$1.30$1.32$1.34$1.36JanMarMayJulAugOctDecJan 2011$1.24Dec 2011$1.34basketreport.com

12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000706111.

In 2011, chicken averaged $1.29 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 $1.24 in January to $1.34 in December. Over the year it rose from $1.24 in January to $1.34 in December, a 8.0% increase.

Adjusted for inflation, $1.29 in 2011 is worth about $1.92 in 2026 dollars. Today chicken averages $2.04 per lb, so in real terms it is 6% more expensive than it was in 2011. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 58% versus the 2011 average.

2011 monthly prices

MonthPriceMoM
January $1.24 ▼ 3.0%
February $1.27 ▲ 2.0%
March $1.27 ▲ 0.2%
April $1.26 ▼ 0.6%
May $1.30 ▲ 3.3%
June $1.31 ▲ 0.2%
July $1.31 ▲ 0.1%
August $1.30 ▼ 0.8%
September $1.29 ▼ 0.1%
October $1.31 ▲ 1.4%
November $1.30 ▼ 0.6%
December $1.34 ▲ 2.8%
2011 average$1.29

FAQ

What was the average price of chicken in 2011?

Chicken averaged $1.29 per lb in 2011, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.

How much is $1.29 of 2011 chicken worth today?

Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $1.29 in 2011 is about $1.92 in 2026 dollars.

How does the 2011 price of chicken compare to now?

Chicken now averages $2.04 per lb, up 58% from the 2011 average of $1.29.

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