How much did the MacBook Pro cost in 2021 versus 2026?

Apple's 2026 MacBook Pro entry-level models have become markedly more expensive than their 2021 counterparts [1]. The price increases have been attributed to shortages of key components, particularly memory, as artificial intelligence data centres drive up demand [1]. Whilst the newer models offer significant chip and performance improvements, the cost gap between the two years is described as considerable.