How to read the result
Equivalent amount = original amount × target-year CPI ÷ starting-year CPI. Each country uses its own annual series (2010=100). Reversing years reverses the conversion.
English calculators by country
Country Inflation & Purchasing Power Calculator
Compare purchasing power with World Bank annual CPI data for your selected country. See available years, cumulative inflation and annualized change.
How to use this calculator
- Choose the country whose prices you want to follow.
- Choose two years with published CPI observations.
- Enter an amount in a consistent currency unit for that country.
What this estimate does not capture
192 of 218 economies have observations in this snapshot; coverage years vary. Missing data is not replaced with US CPI. CPI measures domestic price change, not price-level differences between countries, exchange rates or currency redenominations.
From a price index to purchasing power
Fixed educational example · independent of your inputs above. Amounts are currency units; CPI values below are illustrative, not country observations.
Equivalent amount = original amount × target-year CPI ÷ starting-year CPI. Each country uses its own annual series (2010=100). Reversing years reverses the conversion.
| Scenario | Result |
|---|---|
| 1,000 × 120 ÷ 100 | 1,200 |
| 1,000 × 130 ÷ 100 | 1,300 |
Before drawing a conclusion
192 of 218 economies have observations in this snapshot; coverage years vary. Missing data is not replaced with US CPI. CPI measures domestic price change, not price-level differences between countries, exchange rates or currency redenominations.
A comparison to try
Change one input at a time while keeping the country and currency fixed.
Related: hourly payFrequently asked questions
Does changing the country change the inflation data?
Yes. Country selection loads that country’s actual World Bank CPI series. Only years with published values can be selected.
Why is a country or recent year unavailable?
The source may not publish that economy or year. We show the available period, never substitute another country or invent a value.
Can I compare living costs between countries?
CPI compares price changes within one country. It is not a purchasing-power-parity or currency conversion tool. Keep currency units consistent across redenominations.
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