how much does it cost to produce cereal
1 The cost of cereal will be anywhere between $2 and $6 per box. 2  The cost will depend on the size of the box (if it is a smaller box or family size) and the brand name cereal.3  The name brands are going to cost more than a basic store brand. The box will usually contain 8 to 10 individual packets of instant oatmeal. 2  Walmart.com, for example, has a list of more than a few hundred cereals. 3  Most of the name brand cereals with which you are familiar sell for anywhere from $3 to as much as $6 for a 18-ounce box.