How much did eggs cost in 1981?
Eggs averaged $0.90 per doz in 1981 — about $3.32 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per doz) · 1981
In 1981, eggs averaged $0.90 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 $0.84 in May to $0.97 in December. Over the year it rose from $0.94 in January to $0.97 in December, a 2.4% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $0.90 in 1981 is worth about $3.32 in 2026 dollars. Today eggs averages $2.19 per doz, so in real terms it is 34% cheaper than it was in 1981. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 143% versus the 1981 average.
1981 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $0.94 | ▼ 8.5% |
| February | $0.92 | ▼ 2.0% |
| March | $0.88 | ▼ 5.3% |
| April | $0.90 | ▲ 3.3% |
| May | $0.84 | ▼ 7.5% |
| June | $0.85 | ▲ 1.9% |
| July | $0.86 | ▲ 0.9% |
| August | $0.87 | ▲ 0.9% |
| September | $0.92 | ▲ 5.4% |
| October | $0.90 | ▼ 1.9% |
| November | $0.94 | ▲ 5.0% |
| December | $0.97 | ▲ 2.4% |
| 1981 average | $0.90 |
FAQ
What was the average price of eggs in 1981?
Eggs averaged $0.90 per doz in 1981, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $0.90 of 1981 eggs worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $0.90 in 1981 is about $3.32 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 1981 price of eggs compare to now?
Eggs now averages $2.19 per doz, up 143% from the 1981 average of $0.90.