How much did coffee cost in 2018?
Coffee averaged $4.30 per lb in 2018 — about $5.76 in 2026 dollars. Based on 6 months of data (partial year).
Monthly average price (USD per lb) · 2018
In 2018, coffee averaged $4.30 per lb at the U.S. city average, across the 6 months the series reported that year, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data. The monthly price ranged from $4.27 in February to $4.34 in March. Over the year it was little changed from $4.29 in January to $4.31 in September.
Adjusted for inflation, $4.30 in 2018 is worth about $5.76 in 2026 dollars. Today coffee averages $9.51 per lb, so in real terms it is 65% more expensive than it was in 2018. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 121% versus the 2018 average.
2018 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $4.29 | ▲ 0.1% |
| February | $4.27 | ▼ 0.6% |
| March | $4.34 | ▲ 1.8% |
| April | $4.31 | ▼ 0.7% |
| May | $4.29 | ▼ 0.4% |
| September | $4.31 | ▲ 0.3% |
| 2018 average | $4.30 |
FAQ
What was the average price of coffee in 2018?
Coffee averaged $4.30 per lb in 2018, based on 6 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $4.30 of 2018 coffee worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $4.30 in 2018 is about $5.76 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2018 price of coffee compare to now?
Coffee now averages $9.51 per lb, up 121% from the 2018 average of $4.30.