How much did coffee cost in 2009?
Coffee averaged $3.67 per lb in 2009 — about $5.70 in 2026 dollars. Based on 1 month of data (partial year).
Monthly average price (USD per lb) · 2009
In 2009, coffee averaged $3.67 per lb at the U.S. city average, across the 1 month the series reported that year, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data. The monthly price ranged from $3.67 in December to $3.67 in December. Over the year it was little changed from $3.67 in December to $3.67 in December.
Adjusted for inflation, $3.67 in 2009 is worth about $5.70 in 2026 dollars. Today coffee averages $9.51 per lb, so in real terms it is 67% more expensive than it was in 2009. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 159% versus the 2009 average.
2009 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| December | $3.67 | ▼ 0.4% |
| 2009 average | $3.67 |
FAQ
What was the average price of coffee in 2009?
Coffee averaged $3.67 per lb in 2009, based on 1 month of BLS average price data.
How much is $3.67 of 2009 coffee worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $3.67 in 2009 is about $5.70 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2009 price of coffee compare to now?
Coffee now averages $9.51 per lb, up 159% from the 2009 average of $3.67.