Amazon Prime Prices by Year, 2005–2022
Amazon Prime's annual fee cost $79.00 in February 2005 and $139.00 in Feb 2022, up 76%. Overall U.S. prices rose 75% over the same time, so it got more expensive even after inflation.
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Amazon Prime price history
Per year. "In Aug 2026 dollars" adjusts each price for inflation with the CPI.
| Date | Price | In Aug 2026 dollars |
|---|---|---|
| February 2022 ↗ | $139.00 | $164.12 |
| May 2018 ↗ | $119.00 | $158.44 |
| March 2014 ↗ | $99.00 | $140.35 |
| February 2005 ↗ | $79.00 | $137.97 |
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Source
Amazon's announcement and news reports of each price change. Prices are per year. Inflation adjustment: BLS CPI-U, all items (FRED CPIAUCNS).