Inflation Calculator
Calculate how inflation affects purchasing power over time. See what your money was worth in the past or will be worth in the future using Australian CPI data.
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Original Amount
$100.00
Adjusted Value
$125.50
Total Inflation
25.5%
Average Annual Rate
2.5%
Purchasing Power Change
-20.3%
Value Comparison
Australian Historical Inflation Rates
| Year | CPI Inflation | Year | CPI Inflation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.8% | 2018 | 1.9% |
| 2023 | 5.6% | 2017 | 2.1% |
| 2022 | 7.8% | 2016 | 1.3% |
| 2021 | 3.5% | 2015 | 1.5% |
| 2020 | 0.9% | 2010 | 2.8% |
| 2019 | 1.8% | 2000 | 4.5% |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). RBA target inflation: 2-3% annually.
Real-World Inflation Impact
Grocery Basket
- 2014:$150
- 2024:$210 (+40%)
Median House Price (Sydney)
- 2014:$680,000
- 2024:$1,400,000 (+106%)
Average Rent (2BR Unit)
- 2014:$380/week
- 2024:$580/week (+53%)
Electricity Bill
- 2014:$350/qtr
- 2024:$520/qtr (+49%)