How much did eggs cost in 1990?
Eggs averaged $1.01 per doz in 1990 — about $2.59 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per doz) · 1990
In 1990, eggs averaged $1.01 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 $0.90 in July to $1.22 in January. Over the year it fell from $1.22 in January to $1.00 in December, a 18.2% decline.
Adjusted for inflation, $1.01 in 1990 is worth about $2.59 in 2026 dollars. Today eggs averages $2.19 per doz, so in real terms it is 15% cheaper than it was in 1990. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 117% versus the 1990 average.
1990 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $1.22 | ▲ 7.6% |
| February | $1.04 | ▼ 14.9% |
| March | $1.11 | ▲ 6.7% |
| April | $1.09 | ▼ 1.7% |
| May | $0.94 | ▼ 13.9% |
| June | $0.93 | ▼ 1.1% |
| July | $0.90 | ▼ 3.3% |
| August | $0.95 | ▲ 6.1% |
| September | $0.95 | ▼ 0.8% |
| October | $1.01 | ▲ 7.0% |
| November | $1.02 | ▲ 0.6% |
| December | $1.00 | ▼ 1.7% |
| 1990 average | $1.01 |
FAQ
What was the average price of eggs in 1990?
Eggs averaged $1.01 per doz in 1990, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $1.01 of 1990 eggs worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $1.01 in 1990 is about $2.59 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 1990 price of eggs compare to now?
Eggs now averages $2.19 per doz, up 117% from the 1990 average of $1.01.