How much did eggs cost in 1992?
Eggs averaged $0.86 per doz in 1992 — about $2.05 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per doz) · 1992
In 1992, eggs averaged $0.86 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 $0.93 in January. Over the year it fell from $0.93 in January to $0.93 in December, a 0.5% decline.
Adjusted for inflation, $0.86 in 1992 is worth about $2.05 in 2026 dollars. Today eggs averages $2.19 per doz, so in real terms it is 7% more expensive than it was in 1992. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 155% versus the 1992 average.
1992 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $0.93 | ▼ 7.8% |
| February | $0.88 | ▼ 5.6% |
| March | $0.85 | ▼ 3.5% |
| April | $0.83 | ▼ 2.5% |
| May | $0.84 | ▲ 0.8% |
| June | $0.80 | ▼ 4.2% |
| July | $0.83 | ▲ 3.3% |
| August | $0.81 | ▼ 2.2% |
| September | $0.87 | ▲ 7.9% |
| October | $0.86 | ▼ 1.7% |
| November | $0.90 | ▲ 4.5% |
| December | $0.93 | ▲ 3.5% |
| 1992 average | $0.86 |
FAQ
What was the average price of eggs in 1992?
Eggs averaged $0.86 per doz in 1992, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $0.86 of 1992 eggs worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $0.86 in 1992 is about $2.05 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 1992 price of eggs compare to now?
Eggs now averages $2.19 per doz, up 155% from the 1992 average of $0.86.