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Inflation Calculator (2026)

Descubre el poder adquisitivo real de tu dinero y cómo la inflación erosiona tus ahorros.

📅 Updated April 2026 Formula verified 📖 4 min read 🆓 Free · No sign-up

Why inflation matters for savings

$1,000 under your mattress in 2010 has the purchasing power of about $700 in 2026. Inflation silently erodes wealth — which is why keeping cash idle is actually losing money in real terms.

Historical US inflation

  • 2020: 1.2%
  • 2021: 7.0%
  • 2022: 8.0%
  • 2023: 4.1%
  • 2024: 2.9%
  • 2025–2026 avg: ~2.8%
⚡ CalcWolf Insight

The 2021–2023 inflation surge cost the average American household an estimated $11,000 in purchasing power. Inflation returned to ~2.8% by late 2025.

Frequently asked questions
¿Cuál es la inflación en México?
La inflación en México se mide mediante el INPC (Índice Nacional de Precios al Consumidor), publicado por el INEGI. En 2024, la inflación anual estuvo cerca del 4-5%.
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