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Inflation Calculator

We built this because most people don't realise how much purchasing power they lose just by holding cash. See what your money will really be worth in the future — and what it was worth in the past.

Last updated: May 2026 · By The NexoraOS Team

Your Numbers

£

You'd Need

£134.39

in 10 years to buy the same things

Your £100 Will Feel Like

£74.41

in today's purchasing power

Purchasing Power Lost

25.6%

£25.59 gone

Erosion Over Time

1 year
£97
2 years
£94
5 years
£86
10 years
£74

Shows what your £100 buys in today's terms at 3% annual inflation

Historical Context

At the UK's long-term average inflation rate of around 3%, £100 from 10 years ago would need to be £134 today to have the same purchasing power. That means your cash savings lost about 26% of their real value over a decade — without you spending a penny.

This is why holding large amounts of cash long-term (beyond an emergency fund) means silently losing money. Consider ISAs, index funds, or other inflation-beating options.

This tool is for guidance only. Not financial advice.