How much did eggs cost in 1989?
Eggs averaged $1.00 per doz in 1989 — about $2.70 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per doz) · 1989
In 1989, eggs averaged $1.00 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 $0.89 in February to $1.14 in December. Over the year it rose from $0.94 in January to $1.14 in December, a 20.8% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $1.00 in 1989 is worth about $2.70 in 2026 dollars. Today eggs averages $2.19 per doz, so in real terms it is 19% cheaper than it was in 1989. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 119% versus the 1989 average.
1989 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $0.94 | ▲ 13.0% |
| February | $0.89 | ▼ 5.4% |
| March | $1.03 | ▲ 15.8% |
| April | $1.00 | ▼ 3.3% |
| May | $0.96 | ▼ 4.1% |
| June | $0.94 | ▼ 2.0% |
| July | $0.96 | ▲ 2.6% |
| August | $0.98 | ▲ 2.3% |
| September | $1.04 | ▲ 5.6% |
| October | $1.02 | ▼ 1.4% |
| November | $1.08 | ▲ 5.6% |
| December | $1.14 | ▲ 5.3% |
| 1989 average | $1.00 |
FAQ
What was the average price of eggs in 1989?
Eggs averaged $1.00 per doz in 1989, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $1.00 of 1989 eggs worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $1.00 in 1989 is about $2.70 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 1989 price of eggs compare to now?
Eggs now averages $2.19 per doz, up 119% from the 1989 average of $1.00.