How much did eggs cost in 1986?
Eggs averaged $0.87 per doz in 1986 — about $2.66 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per doz) · 1986
In 1986, eggs averaged $0.87 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 $0.80 in June to $0.91 in August. Over the year it rose from $0.90 in January to $0.91 in December, a 1.0% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $0.87 in 1986 is worth about $2.66 in 2026 dollars. Today eggs averages $2.19 per doz, so in real terms it is 18% cheaper than it was in 1986. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 152% versus the 1986 average.
1986 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $0.90 | ▼ 0.6% |
| February | $0.87 | ▼ 3.9% |
| March | $0.89 | ▲ 2.4% |
| April | $0.89 | ▲ 0.3% |
| May | $0.82 | ▼ 7.9% |
| June | $0.80 | ▼ 3.0% |
| July | $0.83 | ▲ 4.8% |
| August | $0.91 | ▲ 9.6% |
| September | $0.87 | ▼ 4.9% |
| October | $0.86 | ▼ 1.5% |
| November | $0.90 | ▲ 4.9% |
| December | $0.91 | ▲ 1.4% |
| 1986 average | $0.87 |
FAQ
What was the average price of eggs in 1986?
Eggs averaged $0.87 per doz in 1986, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $0.87 of 1986 eggs worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $0.87 in 1986 is about $2.66 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 1986 price of eggs compare to now?
Eggs now averages $2.19 per doz, up 152% from the 1986 average of $0.87.