Inflation Calculator
See what money will cost in the future and how inflation reduces its purchasing power.
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How to use the Inflation Calculator
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Enter an amount in today's money.
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Enter the expected average inflation rate and the number of years.
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Read the future cost, the remaining purchasing power and the year-by-year table.
Frequently asked questions
How is the future cost calculated?
Future cost = amount × (1 + inflation)^years. Purchasing power = amount ÷ (1 + inflation)^years.
Which inflation rate should I use?
Use your country's long-run average consumer price inflation, often between 2% and 6% a year.