Inflation Calculator — Future Cost of Money

See what something will cost in the future, or what a future amount is worth today. Free, no sign-up, and your files never leave your device.

Free, with no sign-up and no watermark. The file is processed in your browser and never uploaded.

See how inflation changes money over time: what something that costs a given amount today will cost in future, or what a future amount is worth in today’s money.

Step by step

  1. Choose the question: Pick What will it cost? or What’s it worth?
  2. Enter amount, rate and years: Use a long-run inflation estimate such as 5–6%.
  3. Read the result: The yearly table shows both views; Download CSV saves it.

Handy for

Education costs

Estimate future college fees.

Retirement

See tomorrow’s monthly expenses.

Salary

Check whether pay rises beat inflation.

Savings

Understand the real value of cash.

Good to know

  • Education and healthcare inflation is often higher than average.

  • Compare with your expected returns to see real growth.

Questions

What inflation rate should I use?

India’s retail (CPI) inflation has averaged roughly 4–6% in recent years; use higher rates for education or healthcare.

Are my numbers sent anywhere?

No. Every calculation runs in your browser; nothing you type is uploaded or stored.

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