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Inflation calculator
How much your money will really be worth in a few years if inflation keeps eating it, and what happens if you invest it instead.
What will your money be worth in a few years?
What inflation is
Inflation is the general rise in prices. At 3% a year, what cost 100 costs 103 a year later: the same money buys 3% less. That is why idle cash loses value, and why many savers invest: to make their money grow at least as fast as prices.
Frequently asked questions
Why does cash lose value?
Because prices rise every year (inflation). With 2.5% annual inflation, 10,000 kept as cash will buy in 10 years what 7,812 buys today.
How can I protect my savings from inflation?
Historically, investments whose returns beat inflation over the long term (such as global equity index funds) have preserved purchasing power, at the cost of ups and downs along the way. This is general information, not investment advice.
Illustrative simulation with general information: not investment or tax advice.