What it costs to make
What does it cost to make a latte?
About 55¢–74¢ in coffee and milk for a 12 oz latte, at average US grocery prices.
Latte, 12 ozEXAMPLE
| Espresso, double shot14-20 g coffeeBLS average price, ground coffee, August 2026 | $0.29–$0.41 |
| Whole milk8-10 ozBLS average price, whole milk, August 2026 | $0.26–$0.33 |
| Market price total | $0.55–$0.74 |
| At a $5.00 menu price (EXAMPLE) | 11–15% |
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average retail prices, August 2026 (ground coffee $9.30/lb, whole milk $4.23/gal). Portions are EXAMPLE. Cup, lid and sleeve not included.
What moves this number
- Shot size. Each gram of coffee is about 2 cents at the BLS average price.
- Milk choice. Oat and almond milk usually cost more per ounce than whole milk.
- The cup. Cup, lid and sleeve are not in this number. Count them.
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