How much did coffee cost in 2005?
Coffee averaged $3.26 per lb in 2005 — about $5.59 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per lb) · 2005
In 2005, coffee averaged $3.26 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 $2.94 in February to $3.48 in August. Over the year it rose from $3.05 in January to $3.24 in December, a 6.1% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $3.26 in 2005 is worth about $5.59 in 2026 dollars. Today coffee averages $9.51 per lb, so in real terms it is 70% more expensive than it was in 2005. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 192% versus the 2005 average.
2005 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $3.05 | ▲ 9.8% |
| February | $2.94 | ▼ 3.6% |
| March | $3.01 | ▲ 2.4% |
| April | $3.24 | ▲ 7.7% |
| May | $3.33 | ▲ 2.8% |
| June | $3.42 | ▲ 2.6% |
| July | $3.33 | ▼ 2.4% |
| August | $3.48 | ▲ 4.4% |
| September | $3.38 | ▼ 3.0% |
| October | $3.45 | ▲ 2.1% |
| November | $3.29 | ▼ 4.5% |
| December | $3.24 | ▼ 1.8% |
| 2005 average | $3.26 |
FAQ
What was the average price of coffee in 2005?
Coffee averaged $3.26 per lb in 2005, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $3.26 of 2005 coffee worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $3.26 in 2005 is about $5.59 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2005 price of coffee compare to now?
Coffee now averages $9.51 per lb, up 192% from the 2005 average of $3.26.