UK Inflation Effect Calculator

Understand how inflation erodes purchasing power and plan for real returns on your investments

Updated with UK inflation data and projections for 2025/26

Inflation Calculator

See how inflation affects the purchasing power of your money over time

Calculate Inflation Impact

£
Minimum £1,000, maximum £99,999,999
The Bank of England's long-term inflation target is 2%

Impact of Inflation on Your Money

After 1 Year £9,800
After 5 Years £9,039
After 10 Years £8,203

Important: These values aren't guaranteed as inflation rates can vary significantly over time.

💰 Protect Against Inflation

Consider investing to help your money grow and potentially beat inflation:

Stocks & Shares ISAs Up to £20,000 tax-free annually
Index Funds Diversified long-term growth
Premium Bonds Government-backed with prizes

Remember: The value of investments can go down as well as up.