How much did coffee cost in 2020?
Coffee averaged $4.43 per lb in 2020 — about $5.74 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per lb) · 2020
In 2020, coffee averaged $4.43 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 $4.17 in January to $4.54 in July. Over the year it rose from $4.17 in January to $4.52 in December, a 8.3% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $4.43 in 2020 is worth about $5.74 in 2026 dollars. Today coffee averages $9.51 per lb, so in real terms it is 66% more expensive than it was in 2020. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 115% versus the 2020 average.
2020 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $4.17 | ▲ 3.0% |
| February | $4.25 | ▲ 1.8% |
| March | $4.33 | ▲ 2.0% |
| April | $4.40 | ▲ 1.4% |
| May | $4.47 | ▲ 1.6% |
| June | $4.52 | ▲ 1.1% |
| July | $4.54 | ▲ 0.4% |
| August | $4.50 | ▼ 0.7% |
| September | $4.49 | ▼ 0.4% |
| October | $4.52 | ▲ 0.8% |
| November | $4.49 | ▼ 0.8% |
| December | $4.52 | ▲ 0.8% |
| 2020 average | $4.43 |
FAQ
What was the average price of coffee in 2020?
Coffee averaged $4.43 per lb in 2020, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $4.43 of 2020 coffee worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $4.43 in 2020 is about $5.74 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2020 price of coffee compare to now?
Coffee now averages $9.51 per lb, up 115% from the 2020 average of $4.43.