How much did eggs cost in 1999?
Eggs averaged $0.96 per doz in 1999 — about $1.93 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per doz) · 1999
In 1999, eggs averaged $0.96 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 July to $1.08 in February. Over the year it fell from $1.05 in January to $0.92 in December, a 12.6% decline.
Adjusted for inflation, $0.96 in 1999 is worth about $1.93 in 2026 dollars. Today eggs averages $2.19 per doz, so in real terms it is 14% more expensive than it was in 1999. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 128% versus the 1999 average.
1999 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $1.05 | ▼ 3.3% |
| February | $1.08 | ▲ 2.4% |
| March | $1.01 | ▼ 6.8% |
| April | $0.94 | ▼ 6.3% |
| May | $0.90 | ▼ 4.5% |
| June | $0.95 | ▲ 5.4% |
| July | $0.88 | ▼ 7.3% |
| August | $1.02 | ▲ 15.9% |
| September | $0.96 | ▼ 6.3% |
| October | $0.89 | ▼ 7.1% |
| November | $0.92 | ▲ 3.6% |
| December | $0.92 | — 0.0% |
| 1999 average | $0.96 |
FAQ
What was the average price of eggs in 1999?
Eggs averaged $0.96 per doz in 1999, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $0.96 of 1999 eggs worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $0.96 in 1999 is about $1.93 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 1999 price of eggs compare to now?
Eggs now averages $2.19 per doz, up 128% from the 1999 average of $0.96.