How much did coffee cost in 2011?
Coffee averaged $5.19 per lb in 2011 — about $7.73 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per lb) · 2011
In 2011, coffee averaged $5.19 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 $4.22 in February to $5.77 in August. Over the year it rose from $4.42 in January to $5.44 in December, a 23.1% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $5.19 in 2011 is worth about $7.73 in 2026 dollars. Today coffee averages $9.51 per lb, so in real terms it is 23% more expensive than it was in 2011. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 83% versus the 2011 average.
2011 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $4.42 | ▲ 6.5% |
| February | $4.22 | ▼ 4.5% |
| March | $4.64 | ▲ 10.1% |
| April | $5.10 | ▲ 9.9% |
| May | $5.13 | ▲ 0.6% |
| June | $5.23 | ▲ 2.0% |
| July | $5.55 | ▲ 6.0% |
| August | $5.77 | ▲ 4.0% |
| September | $5.65 | ▼ 2.0% |
| October | $5.51 | ▼ 2.5% |
| November | $5.64 | ▲ 2.3% |
| December | $5.44 | ▼ 3.5% |
| 2011 average | $5.19 |
FAQ
What was the average price of coffee in 2011?
Coffee averaged $5.19 per lb in 2011, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $5.19 of 2011 coffee worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $5.19 in 2011 is about $7.73 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2011 price of coffee compare to now?
Coffee now averages $9.51 per lb, up 83% from the 2011 average of $5.19.