According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, prices for distilled spirits, excluding whiskey, at home are 148.99% higher in 2023 versus 1977 (a $21.57 difference in value).
The current national average price is $14.48 for "Vodka, all types, all sizes, any origin, per 1 liter (33.8 oz)". This data is collected by a national survey and can vary from region to region.
Between 1977 and 2023: Distilled spirits, excluding whiskey, at home experienced an average inflation rate of 2% per year. This rate of change indicates significant inflation. In other words, distilled spirits, excluding whiskey, at home costing $14.48 in the year 1977 would cost $36.05 in 2023 for an equivalent purchase. Compared to the overall inflation rate of 3.54% during this same period, inflation for distilled spirits, excluding whiskey, at home was lower.
The average price for Distilled spirits, excluding whiskey, at home is calculated from a weighted average of retailer data collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Inflation rate is also calculated by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The table below shows average prices and their corresponding "real" prices adjusted for inflation rate. To understand how price levels differ from inflation rates, see this article published by the BLS.
Average prices for Vodka, all types, all sizes, any origin, per 1 liter (33.8 oz):
| Year | Average price (Distilled spirits, excluding whiskey, at home) | Inflation adjusted price (2023 dollars) |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $14.24 | $14.24 |
| 2019 | $14.88 | $15.08 |
| 2018 | $14.88 | $15.25 |
| 2017 | $14.88 | $15.33 |
| 2016 | $13.53 | $13.92 |
| 2015 | $13.53 | $13.97 |
| 2014 | $15.37 | $15.92 |
| 2013 | $15.37 | $15.87 |
| 2012 | $15.37 | $15.99 |
| 2011 | $14.64 | $15.21 |
| 2010 | $10.02 | $10.43 |
| 2009 | $10.02 | $10.42 |
| 2008 | $10.02 | $10.59 |
| 2007 | $10.02 | $10.80 |
| 2006 | $10.02 | $10.83 |
| 2005 | $10.02 | $10.90 |
| 2004 | $10.02 | $10.97 |
| 2003 | $10.02 | $11.10 |
| 2002 | $10.02 | $11.13 |
| 2001 | $10.02 | $11.30 |
| 2000 | $9.79 | $11.52 |
| 1999 | $9.41 | $11.58 |
| 1998 | $9.00 | $11.34 |
| 1997 | $9.47 | $12.09 |
| 1996 | $9.10 | $11.89 |
| 1995 | $9.11 | $12.05 |
Below are calculations of equivalent buying power for Distilled spirits, excluding whiskey, at home, over time, for $14.48 beginning in 1977. Each of the amounts below is equivalent in terms of what it could buy at the time:
| Year | USD Value | Inflation Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | $14.48 | - |
| 1978 | $14.78 | 2.08% |
| 1979 | $15.25 | 3.18% |
| 1980 | $15.91 | 4.29% |
| 1981 | $16.78 | 5.51% |
| 1982 | $17.27 | 2.90% |
| 1983 | $17.61 | 1.97% |
| 1984 | $17.77 | 0.93% |
| 1985 | $18.57 | 4.51% |
| 1986 | $20.17 | 8.58% |
| 1987 | $20.32 | 0.73% |
| 1988 | $20.65 | 1.62% |
| 1989 | $21.34 | 3.34% |
| 1990 | $22.28 | 4.40% |
| 1991 | $24.81 | 11.36% |
| 1992 | $25.25 | 1.78% |
| 1993 | $25.40 | 0.60% |
| 1994 | $25.46 | 0.24% |
| 1995 | $25.53 | 0.29% |
| 1996 | $25.81 | 1.09% |
| 1997 | $26.43 | 2.40% |
| 1998 | $26.79 | 1.35% |
| 1999 | $27.43 | 2.38% |
| 2000 | $28.67 | 4.51% |
| 2001 | $29.91 | 4.34% |
| 2002 | $30.37 | 1.54% |
| 2003 | $30.47 | 0.33% |
| 2004 | $30.83 | 1.19% |
| 2005 | $31.03 | 0.64% |
| 2006 | $31.23 | 0.65% |
| 2007 | $31.30 | 0.21% |
| 2008 | $31.93 | 2.02% |
| 2009 | $32.45 | 1.62% |
| 2010 | $32.42 | -0.10% |
| 2011 | $32.49 | 0.24% |
| 2012 | $32.43 | -0.20% |
| 2013 | $32.66 | 0.72% |
| 2014 | $32.57 | -0.29% |
| 2015 | $32.68 | 0.32% |
| 2016 | $32.79 | 0.34% |
| 2017 | $32.77 | -0.06% |
| 2018 | $32.92 | 0.47% |
| 2019 | $33.30 | 1.16% |
| 2020 | $33.75 | 1.34% |
| 2021 | $34.94 | 3.52% |
| 2022 | $35.31 | 1.07% |
| 2023 | $36.05 | 2.11%* |
* Not final. See inflation summary for latest details.
** Extended periods of 0% inflation usually indicate incomplete underlying data. This can manifest as a sharp increase in inflation later on.
Raw Consumer Price Index data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics for Distilled spirits, excluding whiskey, at home:
| Year | 1977 | 1978 | 1979 | 1980 | 1981 | 1982 | 1983 | 1984 | 1985 | 1986 | 1987 | 1988 | 1989 | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
| CPI | 82.500 | 84.215 | 86.892 | 90.623 | 95.615 | 98.392 | 100.331 | 101.262 | 105.831 | 114.915 | 115.754 | 117.631 | 121.562 | 126.915 | 141.338 | 143.854 | 144.715 | 145.069 | 145.485 | 147.069 | 150.592 | 152.631 | 156.269 | 163.323 | 170.408 | 173.038 | 173.608 | 175.677 | 176.800 | 177.954 | 178.321 | 181.922 | 184.875 | 184.690 | 185.130 | 184.765 | 186.103 | 185.571 | 186.170 | 186.806 | 186.690 | 187.567 | 189.738 | 192.273 | 199.044 | 201.173 | 205.420 |