Drinks prices
Typical U.S. shelf prices for 14 items in the drinks aisle.
Drink prices depend strongly on pack size and promotions. Multi-packs often have a lower price per ounce, and big brands are frequently discounted when they run store deals.
| Item | Size | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🧃 Apple juice | 64 oz bottle | $3.95 | Estimate |
| 💧 Bottled water | 24-pack, 16.9 oz | $5.95 | Estimate |
| 🥥 Coconut water | 33.8 oz carton | $4.49 | Estimate |
| ☕ Cold brew coffee | 48 oz bottle | $5.49 | Estimate |
| 🍇 Cranberry juice | 64 oz bottle | $4.49 | Estimate |
| ⚡ Energy drink | 16 oz can | $2.79 | Estimate |
| 🍫 Hot cocoa mix | 8 packets | $3.29 | Estimate |
| 🍵 Kombucha | 16 oz bottle | $3.79 | Estimate |
| 🍋 Lemonade | 52 oz carton | $3.29 | Estimate |
| 🧃 Orange juice | 52 oz carton | $4.45 | Estimate |
| 🥤 Soda | 12-pack cans | $8.25 | Estimate |
| 🫧 Sparkling water | 12-pack cans | $5.50 | Estimate |
| 🥤 Sports drink | 8-pack, 12 oz | $6.49 | Estimate |
| 🥤 Two-liter soda | 2-liter bottle | $2.29 | Estimate |
"BLS data" means the price comes from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data (September 2026). "Estimate" means an editorial estimate. Read the methodology for details, or go back to the full price guide.
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