Inflation Calculator — Real Value of Money

How inflation shrinks money, and what return beats it

Input

Amount (₩)

Years

Annual inflation (%)Bank of Korea target is 2%

Your annual return (%) (optional)

Result

How it works

Real value = amount ÷ (1 + inflation)^years.
Real return = (1 + nominal return) ÷ (1 + inflation) − 1 (Fisher equation).
If your deposit rate is below inflation, your money loses purchasing power even with interest.

FAQ

How much will ₩100M be worth in 20 years?

At 2.5% inflation, about ₩61M in today's money.