Inflation and purchasing power calculator

How inflation erodes the real value of your money.

How it works

With 3% annual inflation, what costs €100 today will cost about €134 in 10 years. Seen the other way, €100 in 10 years will only buy what €74 buys today.

Frequently asked questions

What inflation should I enter?

The ECB targets 2% over the medium term. Euro-area inflation has averaged a little over 2% since 2000.

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