Overview

The Inflation Calculator shows how purchasing power changes over time due to rising prices. Enter a current amount, expected inflation rate, and time period to see the future equivalent value or the present-day purchasing power of a future sum.

Formula

Future Value = Present Amount × (1 + Inflation Rate)^Years. Present Value (Purchasing Power) = Future Amount / (1 + Inflation Rate)^Years.

How to Use

1. 1Enter the current amount in question.
2. 2Enter the expected annual inflation rate (%).
3. 3Set the time period in years.
4. 4Select the calculation direction (present → future or future → present).
5. 5Click Calculate to view the purchasing power change.

Tips

• ✔Korea's average consumer price inflation over the past decade has been around 2–3% — use this as a reference for long-term planning.
• ✔Always factor in inflation when planning for retirement, education costs, or any long-term financial goal.
• ✔Your investments need to earn more than the inflation rate to achieve real (inflation-adjusted) wealth growth.

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