Inflation Calculator

Inflation Calculator — Calculate Purchasing Power Over Time

Calculate how inflation affects purchasing power over time. Compare historical values, estimate future costs, and understand inflation’s impact on money.

Step 1: Inflation Parameters

Initial Amount

Start Year

End Year

Annual Inflation Rate (%)

3.5%

Inflation Data

Average historical inflation rates: US (3.28%), UK (3.43%), Eurozone (2.83%). Current global average is around 3-4% annually.

Step 2: Calculation Options

Calculation Type

Country/Region

Include detailed chart

Show yearly breakdown

Adjust for tax implications

How Inflation Works

Inflation reduces purchasing power over time. $100 in 2000 has the same buying power as approximately $180 today at 3.5% annual inflation.

Inflation Calculation Results

Summary

Timeline

Yearly Breakdown

Equivalent Value in 2024

$1,800.50

$1,000 in 2000 = $1,800.50 in 2024

Initial Amount

$1,000.00

Total Inflation

$800.50

Inflation Rate

3.5%

Years

24 years

Purchasing Power Timeline

Understanding the Timeline

This chart shows how the purchasing power of your money decreases over time due to inflation. Each year, the same amount of money buys less than it did the previous year.

Year-by-Year Inflation Breakdown

Year	Value	Annual Inflation	Cumulative Inflation	Purchasing Power

Inflation Calculation Formula

Future Value = Initial Amount × (1 + Inflation Rate)^Years. For example: $1,000 × (1 + 0.035)²⁴ = $1,800.50

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