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How much does extra virgin olive oil cost?

Updated · By the CrumbCounts team

Extra virgin olive oil costs about $0.56 per fluid ounce at typical US grocery prices, or about $4.48 per cup and $9.32 per pound.

Typical price$0.56per fluid ounce
Cup$4.48per cup
Pound$9.32per pound
Tablespoon$0.28per tablespoon

Cost of extra virgin olive oil in a recipe

What the amounts recipes usually call for cost at $0.56 per fluid ounce.

Cost of common amounts of extra virgin olive oil
AmountCost
1 tbsp$0.28
¼ cup$1.12
½ cup$2.24
1 cup$4.48
1 lb$9.32

Extra Virgin Olive Oil price in other units

Compared with other oils, vinegars & condiments

Price per 100 grams: extra virgin olive oil compared with similar ingredients white vinegar $0.18; ketchup $0.35; apple cider vinegar $0.53; vegetable oil $0.53; mayonnaise $0.71; rice vinegar $0.71; coconut oil $0.95; horseradish $1.09; dijon mustard $1.59; olive oil $1.59; extra virgin olive oil $2.06; sesame oil $2.65. White Vinegar $0.18 Ketchup $0.35 Apple Cider Vinegar $0.53 Vegetable Oil $0.53 Mayonnaise $0.71 Rice Vinegar $0.71 Coconut Oil $0.95 Horseradish $1.09 Dijon Mustard $1.59 Olive Oil $1.59 Extra Virgin Olive Oil $2.06 Sesame Oil $2.65
Typical price per 100 grams, converted from each ingredient's usual package unit. Highlighted: extra virgin olive oil.

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Where this price comes from

This is the default price the CrumbCounts catalog uses for extra virgin olive oil: a typical US supermarket shelf price for a standard package, converted to a price per fluid ounce. It is an estimate, not a measured average. Brand, store, region and package size all change what you pay, so your own receipts are the most accurate source. Conversions between cups and weight use standard baking densities.

Frequently asked questions

How much does ¼ cup of extra virgin olive oil cost?

About $1.12, at a typical price of $0.56 per fluid ounce. 1 tbsp is about $0.28 and ½ cup is about $2.24.

How do I work out the cost of extra virgin olive oil in a recipe?

Convert the amount the recipe uses into the unit you buy it in, then multiply by the price. At $0.56 per fluid ounce, use your own receipt price if it differs: the free CrumbCounts calculator does the unit conversion for you.

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