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Historical French bread prices by year

Browse average French bread prices from 1980 through 2016, then compare each price with 2026 dollars.

French bread prices by year

French bread in 2016 $1.80 per pound $2.50 in 2026 dollars French bread in 1998 $1.58 per pound $3.23 in 2026 dollars French bread in 1997 $1.54 per pound $3.20 in 2026 dollars French bread in 1996 $1.50 per pound $3.19 in 2026 dollars French bread in 1995 $1.53 per pound $3.33 in 2026 dollars French bread in 1994 $1.51 per pound $3.39 in 2026 dollars French bread in 1991 $1.25 per pound $3.06 in 2026 dollars French bread in 1989 $1.17 per pound $3.15 in 2026 dollars French bread in 1988 $1.09 per pound $3.07 in 2026 dollars French bread in 1987 $1.08 per pound $3.15 in 2026 dollars French bread in 1986 $1.05 per pound $3.18 in 2026 dollars French bread in 1985 $1.02 per pound $3.17 in 2026 dollars French bread in 1984 $1.01 per pound $3.23 in 2026 dollars French bread in 1983 $0.94 per pound $3.13 in 2026 dollars French bread in 1982 $0.90 per pound $3.12 in 2026 dollars French bread in 1981 $0.85 per pound $3.11 in 2026 dollars French bread in 1980 $0.78 per pound $3.17 in 2026 dollars