So-called 'eggflation' – a phenomenon that's seen the price of eggs rise by as much as 15% – is skyrocketing, with prices for the breakfast and baking essential scrambling to record highs. Factors range from bird flu outbreaks to rising production costs, but while some nations are grappling with a full-blown egg affordability crisis, others are getting off relatively lightly.

With this in mind, read on to discover the current price of 12 regular-sized chicken eggs in 30 selected countries, based on data collated by cost of living website Numbeo on 19 March 2025.

All dollar amounts in US dollars.