Inflation Calculator
Inflation quietly shrinks cash. See what your money will really buy in 5, 10 or 20 years - and what prices will look like.
$744.09
$1,000.00 today will buy in 10y
$255.91
Purchasing power lost
$1,343.92
Something costing $1,000.00 today will cost
How to use
- Enter an amount, inflation rate and years.
- Read future purchasing power and future price.
Examples
1,000 at 3% for 10 years
Output: Buys what 744 buys today; a 1,000 item will cost 1,344.
Frequently asked questions
What rate should I use?
Long-run developed-economy inflation averages 2-3%; recent years ran higher. Try several scenarios.