How much did coffee cost in 1992?
Coffee averaged $2.58 per lb in 1992 — about $6.16 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per lb) · 1992
In 1992, 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 $2.36 in December to $2.69 in February. Over the year it fell from $2.67 in January to $2.36 in December, a 11.4% decline.
Adjusted for inflation, $2.58 in 1992 is worth about $6.16 in 2026 dollars. Today coffee averages $9.51 per lb, so in real terms it is 54% more expensive than it was in 1992. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 269% versus the 1992 average.
1992 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $2.67 | ▲ 1.6% |
| February | $2.69 | ▲ 0.8% |
| March | $2.63 | ▼ 2.1% |
| April | $2.61 | ▼ 0.7% |
| May | $2.66 | ▲ 1.8% |
| June | $2.63 | ▼ 1.3% |
| July | $2.65 | ▲ 0.8% |
| August | $2.61 | ▼ 1.2% |
| September | $2.54 | ▼ 2.9% |
| October | $2.49 | ▼ 1.8% |
| November | $2.39 | ▼ 4.0% |
| December | $2.36 | ▼ 1.1% |
| 1992 average | $2.58 |
FAQ
What was the average price of coffee in 1992?
Coffee averaged $2.58 per lb in 1992, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $2.58 of 1992 coffee worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $2.58 in 1992 is about $6.16 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 1992 price of coffee compare to now?
Coffee now averages $9.51 per lb, up 269% from the 1992 average of $2.58.