How much did coffee cost in 1995?
Coffee averaged $4.04 per lb in 1995 — about $8.88 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per lb) · 1995
In 1995, coffee averaged $4.04 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 $3.75 in December to $4.40 in January. Over the year it fell from $4.40 in January to $3.75 in December, a 14.7% decline.
Adjusted for inflation, $4.04 in 1995 is worth about $8.88 in 2026 dollars. Today coffee averages $9.51 per lb, so in real terms it is 7% more expensive than it was in 1995. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 135% versus the 1995 average.
1995 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $4.40 | ▲ 0.4% |
| February | $4.23 | ▼ 3.7% |
| March | $4.11 | ▼ 3.0% |
| April | $4.08 | ▼ 0.6% |
| May | $4.07 | ▼ 0.4% |
| June | $4.06 | ▼ 0.2% |
| July | $4.03 | ▼ 0.8% |
| August | $4.05 | ▲ 0.6% |
| September | $4.00 | ▼ 1.4% |
| October | $3.87 | ▼ 3.3% |
| November | $3.81 | ▼ 1.3% |
| December | $3.75 | ▼ 1.6% |
| 1995 average | $4.04 |
FAQ
What was the average price of coffee in 1995?
Coffee averaged $4.04 per lb in 1995, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $4.04 of 1995 coffee worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $4.04 in 1995 is about $8.88 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 1995 price of coffee compare to now?
Coffee now averages $9.51 per lb, up 135% from the 1995 average of $4.04.