Inflation Calculator
See what a sum of money will be worth after years of inflation. Enter an amount, the average inflation rate and the number of years to estimate…
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See what a sum of money will be worth after years of inflation. Enter an amount, the average inflation rate and the number of years to estimate future prices.
General information only, not financial advice. Results are estimates; fees, tax and future rate changes may affect outcomes.
Worked example
Example calculated from the starting values. Enter your own values and press Calculate to get your result.
With the default inputs (amount today = 1,000, average inflation = %3, years = 10), the results are: same goods cost 1,343.92; buying power of today's amount 744.09.
Quick reference: amount today vs result
Reference table based on the example values; it is not your calculation result.
| Amount today | Same goods cost | Buying power of today's amount |
|---|---|---|
| 500 | 671.96 | 372.05 |
| 1,000 | 1,343.92 | 744.09 |
| 2,000 | 2,687.83 | 1,488.19 |
| 5,000 | 6,719.58 | 3,720.47 |
| 10,000 | 13,439.16 | 7,440.94 |
| 20,000 | 26,878.33 | 14,881.88 |
Frequently asked questions
What formula does this calculator use?
Same goods cost = amt × (1+inf ÷ 100)^yrs; Buying power of today's amount = amt ÷ (1+inf ÷ 100)^yrs. Variables: amt = amount today, inf = average inflation in %, yrs = years.
What do I need to enter?
You need amount today, average inflation (%), years. Results update as you type.
What is an example result?
With the default inputs (amount today = 1,000, average inflation = %3, years = 10), the results are: same goods cost 1,343.92; buying power of today's amount 744.09.
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