Pantry prices
Typical U.S. shelf prices for 55 items in the pantry aisle.
Shelf-stable pantry items hold their price better than fresh food, but brand, pack size and ingredient costs still matter. Store brands are often the biggest saving in this aisle.
| Item | Size | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🌾 All-purpose flour | 5 lb bag | $2.73 | BLS data |
| 🧂 Baking soda | 16 oz box | $1.49 | Estimate |
| 🍖 Barbecue sauce | 18 oz bottle | $2.79 | Estimate |
| 🫘 Black beans | 15 oz can | $1.25 | Estimate |
| 🍵 Black tea bags | 100 count | $5.99 | Estimate |
| 🧀 Boxed macaroni and cheese | 7.25 oz box | $1.29 | Estimate |
| 🍬 Brown sugar | 2 lb bag | $2.99 | Estimate |
| 🥫 Canned green beans | 14.5 oz can | $1.29 | Estimate |
| 🐟 Canned pink salmon | 14.75 oz can | $4.99 | Estimate |
| 🌽 Canned sweet corn | 15 oz can | $1.19 | Estimate |
| 🐟 Canned tuna | 5 oz can | $1.45 | Estimate |
| 🍲 Chicken broth | 32 oz carton | $2.49 | Estimate |
| 🫘 Chickpeas | 15 oz can | $1.29 | Estimate |
| 🌶️ Chunky salsa | 16 oz jar | $3.49 | Estimate |
| 🥫 Condensed chicken noodle soup | 10.75 oz can | $1.95 | Estimate |
| 🍳 Cooking spray | 6 oz can | $3.99 | Estimate |
| 🌽 Cornstarch | 16 oz box | $2.79 | Estimate |
| 🍅 Diced tomatoes | 14.5 oz can | $1.49 | Estimate |
| 🥒 Dill pickles | 24 oz jar | $3.79 | Estimate |
| 🍬 Granulated sugar | 4 lb bag | $4.08 | BLS data |
| 🍇 Grape jelly | 18 oz jar | $3.29 | Estimate |
| 🧂 Ground black pepper | 3 oz tin | $3.99 | Estimate |
| 🧂 Ground cinnamon | 2.4 oz jar | $3.49 | Estimate |
| ☕ Ground coffee | 1 lb | $9.33 | BLS data |
| 🍯 Honey | 12 oz bottle | $5.95 | Estimate |
| 🌶️ Hot sauce | 5 oz bottle | $2.99 | Estimate |
| ☕ Instant coffee | 8 oz jar | $9.49 | Estimate |
| 🍜 Instant ramen | 5-pack | $4.49 | Estimate |
| 🍅 Ketchup | 20 oz bottle | $3.70 | Estimate |
| 🍚 Long-grain white rice | 2 lb bag | $2.24 | BLS data |
| 🍁 Maple syrup | 12 oz bottle | $7.99 | Estimate |
| 🥪 Mayonnaise | 30 oz jar | $5.49 | Estimate |
| 🍿 Microwave popcorn | 6 count | $3.99 | Estimate |
| 🫒 Olive oil | 17 oz bottle | $9.75 | Estimate |
| 🥞 Pancake mix | 32 oz box | $3.99 | Estimate |
| 🥞 Pancake syrup | 24 oz bottle | $4.29 | Estimate |
| 🍅 Pasta sauce | 24 oz jar | $3.40 | Estimate |
| 🥜 Peanut butter | 16 oz jar | $3.20 | Estimate |
| 🍝 Penne pasta | 16 oz box | $1.79 | Estimate |
| 🌿 Pure vanilla extract | 2 oz bottle | $7.99 | Estimate |
| 🌾 Quinoa | 12 oz bag | $5.49 | Estimate |
| 🥗 Ranch dressing | 16 oz bottle | $3.69 | Estimate |
| 🥣 Rolled oats | 18 oz canister | $4.95 | Estimate |
| 🍫 Semi-sweet chocolate chips | 12 oz bag | $3.99 | Estimate |
| ☕ Single-serve coffee pods | 24 count | $14.99 | Estimate |
| 🫒 Sliced black olives | 6 oz can | $2.19 | Estimate |
| 🍶 Soy sauce | 15 oz bottle | $3.49 | Estimate |
| 🍝 Spaghetti | 1 lb box | $1.75 | Estimate |
| 🧂 Table salt | 26 oz canister | $1.35 | Estimate |
| 🌮 Taco seasoning | 1 oz packet | $1.19 | Estimate |
| 🥣 Toasted oat cereal | 18 oz box | $5.45 | Estimate |
| 🍅 Tomato sauce | 15 oz can | $1.19 | Estimate |
| 🛢️ Vegetable oil | 48 oz bottle | $5.49 | Estimate |
| 🍶 White vinegar | 32 oz bottle | $2.49 | Estimate |
| 🌭 Yellow mustard | 14 oz bottle | $2.19 | 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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