How much did eggs cost in 2009?
Eggs averaged $1.66 per doz in 2009 — about $2.59 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per doz) · 2009
In 2009, eggs averaged $1.66 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 $1.50 in July to $1.85 in January. Over the year it fell from $1.85 in January to $1.77 in December, a 4.2% decline.
Adjusted for inflation, $1.66 in 2009 is worth about $2.59 in 2026 dollars. Today eggs averages $2.19 per doz, so in real terms it is 15% cheaper than it was in 2009. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 32% versus the 2009 average.
2009 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $1.85 | ▲ 0.9% |
| February | $1.80 | ▼ 3.0% |
| March | $1.69 | ▼ 5.7% |
| April | $1.77 | ▲ 4.8% |
| May | $1.50 | ▼ 15.4% |
| June | $1.53 | ▲ 1.9% |
| July | $1.50 | ▼ 2.2% |
| August | $1.63 | ▲ 9.2% |
| September | $1.63 | ▼ 0.3% |
| October | $1.60 | ▼ 2.0% |
| November | $1.71 | ▲ 6.9% |
| December | $1.77 | ▲ 3.9% |
| 2009 average | $1.66 |
FAQ
What was the average price of eggs in 2009?
Eggs averaged $1.66 per doz in 2009, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $1.66 of 2009 eggs worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $1.66 in 2009 is about $2.59 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2009 price of eggs compare to now?
Eggs now averages $2.19 per doz, up 32% from the 2009 average of $1.66.