How much did coffee cost in 2022?
Coffee averaged $5.89 per lb in 2022 — about $6.74 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per lb) · 2022
In 2022, coffee averaged $5.89 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 $5.14 in January to $6.47 in December. Over the year it rose from $5.14 in January to $6.47 in December, a 25.9% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $5.89 in 2022 is worth about $6.74 in 2026 dollars. Today coffee averages $9.51 per lb, so in real terms it is 41% more expensive than it was in 2022. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 61% versus the 2022 average.
2022 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $5.14 | ▲ 3.4% |
| February | $5.25 | ▲ 2.2% |
| March | $5.41 | ▲ 3.1% |
| April | $5.53 | ▲ 2.2% |
| May | $5.84 | ▲ 5.5% |
| June | $5.79 | ▼ 0.7% |
| July | $6.11 | ▲ 5.5% |
| August | $6.24 | ▲ 2.0% |
| September | $6.17 | ▼ 1.0% |
| October | $6.41 | ▲ 3.9% |
| November | $6.36 | ▼ 0.8% |
| December | $6.47 | ▲ 1.7% |
| 2022 average | $5.89 |
FAQ
What was the average price of coffee in 2022?
Coffee averaged $5.89 per lb in 2022, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $5.89 of 2022 coffee worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $5.89 in 2022 is about $6.74 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2022 price of coffee compare to now?
Coffee now averages $9.51 per lb, up 61% from the 2022 average of $5.89.