Inflation calculator 2026

Inflation quietly erodes the purchasing power of money over time. Enter a fixed amount, an assumed average annual inflation rate and a time horizon — the calculator shows what today's money will actually be worth then, and how much a basket that costs that sum today would set you back in the future.

CurrencyAmount todayAnnual inflation rate 3 %Years 20 years

Real value then€5,536.76

Real value then€5,536.76
Purchasing power lost€4,463.24
Future cost of the same basket€18,061.11

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Illustration only, not financial advice. Assumes a constant rate and regular intervals; real products vary. Verify with a professional.

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