How much did eggs cost in 1988?
Eggs averaged $0.79 per doz in 1988 — about $2.24 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per doz) · 1988
In 1988, eggs averaged $0.79 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 $0.68 in May to $0.91 in August. Over the year it rose from $0.76 in January to $0.83 in December, a 9.6% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $0.79 in 1988 is worth about $2.24 in 2026 dollars. Today eggs averages $2.19 per doz, so in real terms it is 2% cheaper than it was in 1988. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 177% versus the 1988 average.
1988 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $0.76 | ▲ 3.7% |
| February | $0.72 | ▼ 5.5% |
| March | $0.74 | ▲ 3.1% |
| April | $0.72 | ▼ 2.8% |
| May | $0.68 | ▼ 5.7% |
| June | $0.71 | ▲ 4.0% |
| July | $0.80 | ▲ 13.9% |
| August | $0.91 | ▲ 13.2% |
| September | $0.87 | ▼ 3.9% |
| October | $0.90 | ▲ 2.5% |
| November | $0.84 | ▼ 6.4% |
| December | $0.83 | ▼ 0.7% |
| 1988 average | $0.79 |
FAQ
What was the average price of eggs in 1988?
Eggs averaged $0.79 per doz in 1988, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $0.79 of 1988 eggs worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $0.79 in 1988 is about $2.24 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 1988 price of eggs compare to now?
Eggs now averages $2.19 per doz, up 177% from the 1988 average of $0.79.