How much did eggs cost in 2018?
Eggs averaged $1.74 per doz in 2018 — about $2.32 in 2026 dollars.
Monthly average price (USD per doz) · 2018
In 2018, eggs averaged $1.74 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 $1.60 in December to $2.08 in April. Over the year it fell from $1.77 in January to $1.60 in December, a 9.8% decline.
Adjusted for inflation, $1.74 in 2018 is worth about $2.32 in 2026 dollars. Today eggs averages $2.19 per doz, so in real terms it is 6% cheaper than it was in 2018. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 26% versus the 2018 average.
2018 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $1.77 | ▼ 2.5% |
| February | $1.76 | ▼ 0.8% |
| March | $1.83 | ▲ 4.3% |
| April | $2.08 | ▲ 13.7% |
| May | $1.99 | ▼ 4.5% |
| June | $1.63 | ▼ 18.1% |
| July | $1.73 | ▲ 6.0% |
| August | $1.62 | ▼ 6.0% |
| September | $1.65 | ▲ 1.8% |
| October | $1.66 | ▲ 0.6% |
| November | $1.60 | ▼ 3.9% |
| December | $1.60 | ▼ 0.1% |
| 2018 average | $1.74 |
FAQ
What was the average price of eggs in 2018?
Eggs averaged $1.74 per doz in 2018, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $1.74 of 2018 eggs worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $1.74 in 2018 is about $2.32 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2018 price of eggs compare to now?
Eggs now averages $2.19 per doz, up 26% from the 2018 average of $1.74.