How much did coffee cost in 2019?
Coffee averaged $4.14 per lb in 2019 — about $5.39 in 2026 dollars. Based on 3 months of data (partial year).
Monthly average price (USD per lb) · 2019
In 2019, coffee averaged $4.14 per lb at the U.S. city average, across the 3 months the series reported that year, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data. The monthly price ranged from $4.05 in December to $4.20 in November. Over the year it fell from $4.17 in October to $4.05 in December, a 2.9% decline.
Adjusted for inflation, $4.14 in 2019 is worth about $5.39 in 2026 dollars. Today coffee averages $9.51 per lb, so in real terms it is 76% more expensive than it was in 2019. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 130% versus the 2019 average.
2019 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| October | $4.17 | ▼ 3.1% |
| November | $4.20 | ▲ 0.6% |
| December | $4.05 | ▼ 3.4% |
| 2019 average | $4.14 |
FAQ
What was the average price of coffee in 2019?
Coffee averaged $4.14 per lb in 2019, based on 3 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $4.14 of 2019 coffee worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $4.14 in 2019 is about $5.39 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2019 price of coffee compare to now?
Coffee now averages $9.51 per lb, up 130% from the 2019 average of $4.14.