How much did coffee cost in 1993?
Coffee averaged $2.47 per lb in 1993 — about $5.73 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per lb) · 1993
In 1993, coffee averaged $2.47 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 $2.35 in January to $2.55 in July. Over the year it rose from $2.35 in January to $2.48 in December, a 5.4% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $2.47 in 1993 is worth about $5.73 in 2026 dollars. Today coffee averages $9.51 per lb, so in real terms it is 66% more expensive than it was in 1993. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 285% versus the 1993 average.
1993 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $2.35 | ▼ 0.5% |
| February | $2.45 | ▲ 4.3% |
| March | $2.46 | ▲ 0.4% |
| April | $2.48 | ▲ 0.6% |
| May | $2.51 | ▲ 1.5% |
| June | $2.53 | ▲ 0.8% |
| July | $2.55 | ▲ 0.6% |
| August | $2.50 | ▼ 1.9% |
| September | $2.49 | ▼ 0.3% |
| October | $2.42 | ▼ 3.1% |
| November | $2.43 | ▲ 0.8% |
| December | $2.48 | ▲ 1.9% |
| 1993 average | $2.47 |
FAQ
What was the average price of coffee in 1993?
Coffee averaged $2.47 per lb in 1993, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $2.47 of 1993 coffee worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $2.47 in 1993 is about $5.73 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 1993 price of coffee compare to now?
Coffee now averages $9.51 per lb, up 285% from the 1993 average of $2.47.