How much did eggs cost in 2008?
Eggs averaged $1.99 per doz in 2008 — about $3.10 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per doz) · 2008
In 2008, eggs averaged $1.99 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 $1.83 in December to $2.20 in March. Over the year it fell from $2.18 in January to $1.83 in December, a 15.7% decline.
Adjusted for inflation, $1.99 in 2008 is worth about $3.10 in 2026 dollars. Today eggs averages $2.19 per doz, so in real terms it is 29% cheaper than it was in 2008. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 10% versus the 2008 average.
2008 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $2.18 | ▲ 3.6% |
| February | $2.17 | ▼ 0.3% |
| March | $2.20 | ▲ 1.6% |
| April | $2.07 | ▼ 6.1% |
| May | $1.93 | ▼ 6.7% |
| June | $1.92 | ▼ 0.5% |
| July | $2.01 | ▲ 4.7% |
| August | $1.85 | ▼ 7.8% |
| September | $1.98 | ▲ 6.7% |
| October | $1.86 | ▼ 6.1% |
| November | $1.84 | ▼ 1.1% |
| December | $1.83 | ▼ 0.2% |
| 2008 average | $1.99 |
FAQ
What was the average price of eggs in 2008?
Eggs averaged $1.99 per doz in 2008, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $1.99 of 2008 eggs worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $1.99 in 2008 is about $3.10 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2008 price of eggs compare to now?
Eggs now averages $2.19 per doz, up 10% from the 2008 average of $1.99.