Inflation Impact Calculator — Calculate How Inflation Affects Your Money

Inflation Impact Calculator

Calculate how inflation impacts your savings, income, and expenses over time. Understand purchasing power changes and plan for the future.

Step 1: Money & Time Period

10 years
2%

Understanding Inflation Impact

Inflation reduces the purchasing power of money over time. This calculator shows how much your money today will be worth in the future, or how much you’ll need to maintain your current lifestyle.

Step 2: Inflation & Settings

3.5%
2%

About Inflation Rates

Historical average inflation rates vary by country and time period. The UK average since 1989 is around 2.8%, while the US average is about 2.5%. Higher inflation periods significantly reduce purchasing power over time.

Inflation Impact Results

Summary
Inflation Comparison
Year-by-Year

Future Value of Your Money

£13,439
Equivalent to £7,439 today
Purchasing Power Loss
-25.6%
Years to Halve Value
20.6 years
Annual Inflation
3.5%
Cumulative Inflation
34.4%

Historical Inflation Comparison

Country/Period Avg. Inflation Value After 10 Years Purchasing Power Loss Years to Halve

Year-by-Year Inflation Impact

Inflation Impact Formula

Future Value = Present Value × (1 + Inflation Rate)Years

This formula calculates how much money you’ll need in the future to have the same purchasing power as today. The impact compounds annually, meaning inflation affects not just the principal but also the inflation from previous years.

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