How much did coffee cost in 1991?
Coffee averaged $2.81 per lb in 1991 — about $6.91 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per lb) · 1991
In 1991, coffee averaged $2.81 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 $2.63 in December to $2.97 in February. Over the year it fell from $2.95 in January to $2.63 in December, a 10.9% decline.
Adjusted for inflation, $2.81 in 1991 is worth about $6.91 in 2026 dollars. Today coffee averages $9.51 per lb, so in real terms it is 38% more expensive than it was in 1991. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 238% versus the 1991 average.
1991 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $2.95 | ▲ 0.1% |
| February | $2.97 | ▲ 0.9% |
| March | $2.89 | ▼ 2.6% |
| April | $2.92 | ▲ 1.0% |
| May | $2.88 | ▼ 1.5% |
| June | $2.87 | ▼ 0.5% |
| July | $2.81 | ▼ 2.1% |
| August | $2.72 | ▼ 2.9% |
| September | $2.69 | ▼ 1.2% |
| October | $2.71 | ▲ 0.5% |
| November | $2.67 | ▼ 1.2% |
| December | $2.63 | ▼ 1.8% |
| 1991 average | $2.81 |
FAQ
What was the average price of coffee in 1991?
Coffee averaged $2.81 per lb in 1991, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $2.81 of 1991 coffee worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $2.81 in 1991 is about $6.91 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 1991 price of coffee compare to now?
Coffee now averages $9.51 per lb, up 238% from the 1991 average of $2.81.