Inflation Calculator

How to use it

1. {'step': 1, 'description': 'Convert inflation rate to decimal', 'calculation': '2.8% ÷ 100 = 0.028'}
2. {'step': 2, 'description': 'Calculate inflation factor', 'calculation': '(1.028)^15 = 1.513'}
3. {'step': 3, 'description': 'Calculate future nominal value', 'calculation': '€1,000 × 1.513 = €1,513'}
4. {'step': 4, 'description': 'Calculate purchasing power', 'calculation': '€1,000 ÷ 1.513 = €661'}

Common mistakes

• ⚠️ Assuming inflation remains constant over long periods
• ⚠️ Confusing nominal returns with current (inflation-adjusted) returns
• ⚠️ Not accounting for inflation when planning retirement needs

Worked example

Calculating how €1,000 today will be affected by 2.8% annual inflation over 15 years.

The valor_futuro of {valor_futuro} shows nominal future value. the poder_adquisitivo of {poder_adquisitivo} shows current purchasing power in today's eur.

Input guide