See how inflation changes the value of money: what today’s amount will cost in the future, or what a past amount is worth now, with a yearly table.
About this tool
See how inflation changes the value of money over time.
How to use Inflation Calculator
- Choose future cost or past value.
- Enter the amount, average inflation rate and number of years.
- Read the equivalent amount and total inflation.
Worked example
At 3.5% a year, something costing 1,000 today will cost about 1,411 in 10 years.
What inflation rate should I use?
A long-run average for your country; about 2–3% in many developed economies and higher in many emerging ones.
What is the rule of 70?
Divide 70 by the inflation rate to estimate how many years prices take to double.
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