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