Inflation calculator
See what something will cost in the future and how much buying power money loses at a given inflation rate.
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How to use this tool
- Enter your values or choose a local file. Replace the example data with your own.
- Review options, units and assumptions, then run the tool.
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Method & assumptions
See what something will cost in the future and how much buying power money loses at a given inflation rate.
future cost = amount × (1 + i)^yearsWorked example
Amount today: 1,000 Average inflation (% per year): 2.5 Years: 10 → Future cost of the same purchase: 1,280.08 → Future purchasing power of today’s amount: 781.2 → Total price increase: 28.01 %
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