How much did coffee cost in 1994?
Coffee averaged $3.40 per lb in 1994 — about $7.69 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per lb) · 1994
In 1994, coffee averaged $3.40 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 $2.52 in March to $4.48 in November. Over the year it rose from $2.53 in January to $4.38 in December, a 73.2% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $3.40 in 1994 is worth about $7.69 in 2026 dollars. Today coffee averages $9.51 per lb, so in real terms it is 24% more expensive than it was in 1994. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 180% versus the 1994 average.
1994 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $2.53 | ▲ 2.0% |
| February | $2.53 | ▼ 0.0% |
| March | $2.52 | ▼ 0.6% |
| April | $2.52 | ▲ 0.0% |
| May | $2.54 | ▲ 0.8% |
| June | $2.60 | ▲ 2.5% |
| July | $3.34 | ▲ 28.6% |
| August | $4.48 | ▲ 34.1% |
| September | $4.46 | ▼ 0.5% |
| October | $4.45 | ▼ 0.2% |
| November | $4.48 | ▲ 0.7% |
| December | $4.38 | ▼ 2.2% |
| 1994 average | $3.40 |
FAQ
What was the average price of coffee in 1994?
Coffee averaged $3.40 per lb in 1994, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $3.40 of 1994 coffee worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $3.40 in 1994 is about $7.69 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 1994 price of coffee compare to now?
Coffee now averages $9.51 per lb, up 180% from the 1994 average of $3.40.