How much did eggs cost in 1983?
Eggs averaged $0.89 per doz in 1983 — about $2.99 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per doz) · 1983
In 1983, eggs averaged $0.89 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 $0.79 in February to $1.13 in December. Over the year it rose from $0.82 in January to $1.13 in December, a 37.8% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $0.89 in 1983 is worth about $2.99 in 2026 dollars. Today eggs averages $2.19 per doz, so in real terms it is 27% cheaper than it was in 1983. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 146% versus the 1983 average.
1983 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $0.82 | ▲ 1.0% |
| February | $0.79 | ▼ 3.3% |
| March | $0.84 | ▲ 5.3% |
| April | $0.83 | ▼ 1.3% |
| May | $0.87 | ▲ 4.8% |
| June | $0.83 | ▼ 4.6% |
| July | $0.85 | ▲ 2.7% |
| August | $0.88 | ▲ 4.4% |
| September | $0.94 | ▲ 6.1% |
| October | $0.96 | ▲ 2.6% |
| November | $1.00 | ▲ 3.5% |
| December | $1.13 | ▲ 13.6% |
| 1983 average | $0.89 |
FAQ
What was the average price of eggs in 1983?
Eggs averaged $0.89 per doz in 1983, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $0.89 of 1983 eggs worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $0.89 in 1983 is about $2.99 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 1983 price of eggs compare to now?
Eggs now averages $2.19 per doz, up 146% from the 1983 average of $0.89.