How much did eggs cost in 1991?
Eggs averaged $0.99 per doz in 1991 — about $2.44 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per doz) · 1991
In 1991, eggs averaged $0.99 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 $0.88 in June to $1.11 in January. Over the year it fell from $1.11 in January to $1.01 in December, a 8.5% decline.
Adjusted for inflation, $0.99 in 1991 is worth about $2.44 in 2026 dollars. Today eggs averages $2.19 per doz, so in real terms it is 10% cheaper than it was in 1991. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 121% versus the 1991 average.
1991 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $1.11 | ▲ 10.5% |
| February | $0.99 | ▼ 10.8% |
| March | $1.07 | ▲ 8.3% |
| April | $1.00 | ▼ 6.3% |
| May | $0.91 | ▼ 9.4% |
| June | $0.88 | ▼ 2.6% |
| July | $0.97 | ▲ 9.3% |
| August | $1.02 | ▲ 6.0% |
| September | $0.99 | ▼ 3.6% |
| October | $0.98 | ▼ 1.1% |
| November | $0.95 | ▼ 2.7% |
| December | $1.01 | ▲ 6.5% |
| 1991 average | $0.99 |
FAQ
What was the average price of eggs in 1991?
Eggs averaged $0.99 per doz in 1991, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $0.99 of 1991 eggs worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $0.99 in 1991 is about $2.44 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 1991 price of eggs compare to now?
Eggs now averages $2.19 per doz, up 121% from the 1991 average of $0.99.