How much did coffee cost in 1984?
Coffee averaged $2.58 per lb in 1984 — about $8.32 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per lb) · 1984
In 1984, coffee averaged $2.58 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 $2.50 in January to $2.62 in September. Over the year it rose from $2.50 in January to $2.59 in December, a 3.9% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $2.58 in 1984 is worth about $8.32 in 2026 dollars. Today coffee averages $9.51 per lb, so in real terms it is 14% more expensive than it was in 1984. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 269% versus the 1984 average.
1984 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $2.50 | ▲ 2.4% |
| February | $2.55 | ▲ 2.0% |
| March | $2.55 | — 0.0% |
| April | $2.55 | ▲ 0.1% |
| May | $2.57 | ▲ 0.7% |
| June | $2.60 | ▲ 1.2% |
| July | $2.61 | ▲ 0.4% |
| August | $2.61 | ▼ 0.1% |
| September | $2.62 | ▲ 0.4% |
| October | $2.62 | ▼ 0.0% |
| November | $2.59 | ▼ 0.8% |
| December | $2.59 | ▼ 0.0% |
| 1984 average | $2.58 |
FAQ
What was the average price of coffee in 1984?
Coffee averaged $2.58 per lb in 1984, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $2.58 of 1984 coffee worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $2.58 in 1984 is about $8.32 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 1984 price of coffee compare to now?
Coffee now averages $9.51 per lb, up 269% from the 1984 average of $2.58.