Inflation Calculator

Estimate how much things will cost in the future — or how much buying power your savings lose.

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How to use Inflation Calculator

  1. Choose future cost or buying power.
  2. Enter the amount, an average inflation rate and the number of years.
  3. Read the result.

Questions

Which inflation rate should I use?

Many central banks target about 2% a year; historical long-run averages are often 2–4%. The calculator uses one constant rate, so it’s an estimate.