See what inflation does to your money over time. Enter an amount, an assumed annual inflation rate and a number of years to see the future cost of the same basket and the buying power of that amount in today’s money. These results are estimates for general information only and are not financial, investment or tax advice. Actual figures depend on the terms of your lender or provider and your local tax rules.
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How to Use the Inflation Calculator
Enter an amount, an annual inflation rate and a number of years, then press Calculate.
What the numbers mean
Future cost is what the same basket of goods would cost in the future.
Buying power is what today’s amount would buy in the future, in today’s money.
Total inflation is the percentage rise in prices over the whole period.
Inflation compounding works like interest, but against your savings.
Tips
Try a higher rate to see a cautious scenario, and remember that real inflation varies from year to year.
Features
Future cost and buying power for any amount and term
Shows the total inflation over the period
Works with any assumed inflation rate
Choose your currency and copy the result
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These results are estimates for general information only and are not financial, investment or tax advice. Actual figures depend on the terms of your lender or provider and your local tax rules.