How much did eggs cost in 1980?
Eggs averaged $0.84 per doz in 1980 — about $3.42 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per doz) · 1980
In 1980, eggs averaged $0.84 per doz 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 $0.73 in June to $1.03 in December. Over the year it rose from $0.88 in January to $1.03 in December, a 17.3% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $0.84 in 1980 is worth about $3.42 in 2026 dollars. Today eggs averages $2.19 per doz, so in real terms it is 36% cheaper than it was in 1980. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 161% versus the 1980 average.
1980 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $0.88 | — |
| February | $0.77 | ▼ 11.9% |
| March | $0.81 | ▲ 4.9% |
| April | $0.80 | ▼ 1.9% |
| May | $0.74 | ▼ 7.5% |
| June | $0.73 | ▼ 0.8% |
| July | $0.78 | ▲ 6.2% |
| August | $0.91 | ▲ 16.9% |
| September | $0.90 | ▼ 1.0% |
| October | $0.87 | ▼ 3.5% |
| November | $0.92 | ▲ 5.8% |
| December | $1.03 | ▲ 12.4% |
| 1980 average | $0.84 |
FAQ
What was the average price of eggs in 1980?
Eggs averaged $0.84 per doz in 1980, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $0.84 of 1980 eggs worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $0.84 in 1980 is about $3.42 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 1980 price of eggs compare to now?
Eggs now averages $2.19 per doz, up 161% from the 1980 average of $0.84.