How much did eggs cost in 2011?
Eggs averaged $1.77 per doz in 2011 — about $2.64 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per doz) · 2011
In 2011, eggs averaged $1.77 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 $1.65 in July to $1.95 in September. Over the year it rose from $1.81 in January to $1.87 in December, a 3.8% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $1.77 in 2011 is worth about $2.64 in 2026 dollars. Today eggs averages $2.19 per doz, so in real terms it is 17% cheaper than it was in 2011. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 24% versus the 2011 average.
2011 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $1.81 | ▲ 0.7% |
| February | $1.71 | ▼ 5.4% |
| March | $1.73 | ▲ 1.4% |
| April | $1.73 | ▼ 0.3% |
| May | $1.69 | ▼ 2.0% |
| June | $1.68 | ▼ 0.5% |
| July | $1.65 | ▼ 2.1% |
| August | $1.71 | ▲ 3.9% |
| September | $1.95 | ▲ 13.8% |
| October | $1.87 | ▼ 3.9% |
| November | $1.84 | ▼ 1.9% |
| December | $1.87 | ▲ 2.1% |
| 2011 average | $1.77 |
FAQ
What was the average price of eggs in 2011?
Eggs averaged $1.77 per doz in 2011, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $1.77 of 2011 eggs worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $1.77 in 2011 is about $2.64 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2011 price of eggs compare to now?
Eggs now averages $2.19 per doz, up 24% from the 2011 average of $1.77.