Inflation Calculator
Projects prices and purchasing power forward at the inflation rate you enter.
Cost of the same things then
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What the money will buy, in today’s terms —
Purchasing power lost — %
The formula
future cost = amount × (1 + i)^t purchasing power = amount ÷ (1 + i)^t
Inflation compounds, so the same formula that grows savings shrinks what cash can buy.
What to watch out for
This looks ahead at a constant rate. It does not use historical price data for any country.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much will 1,000 be worth in 20 years at 3% inflation?
It will buy what 553.68 buys today, and the same goods will cost 1,806.11.