How much did eggs cost in 1993?
Eggs averaged $0.91 per doz in 1993 — about $2.11 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per doz) · 1993
In 1993, eggs averaged $0.91 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 $0.87 in December to $1.00 in April. Over the year it fell from $0.90 in January to $0.87 in December, a 3.0% decline.
Adjusted for inflation, $0.91 in 1993 is worth about $2.11 in 2026 dollars. Today eggs averages $2.19 per doz, so in real terms it is 4% more expensive than it was in 1993. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 141% versus the 1993 average.
1993 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $0.90 | ▼ 3.2% |
| February | $0.90 | ▼ 0.3% |
| March | $0.93 | ▲ 3.6% |
| April | $1.00 | ▲ 7.5% |
| May | $0.90 | ▼ 10.2% |
| June | $0.92 | ▲ 2.9% |
| July | $0.90 | ▼ 2.3% |
| August | $0.93 | ▲ 3.2% |
| September | $0.89 | ▼ 4.2% |
| October | $0.90 | ▲ 0.8% |
| November | $0.92 | ▲ 2.2% |
| December | $0.87 | ▼ 5.0% |
| 1993 average | $0.91 |
FAQ
What was the average price of eggs in 1993?
Eggs averaged $0.91 per doz in 1993, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $0.91 of 1993 eggs worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $0.91 in 1993 is about $2.11 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 1993 price of eggs compare to now?
Eggs now averages $2.19 per doz, up 141% from the 1993 average of $0.91.