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Inflation calculator: purchasing power then and now
How much would €100 from 2000 cost today? Choose Germany (official consumer price index) or the US (CPI-U), enter an amount and two years.
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How to use it
- Choose Germany or the United States.
- Enter an amount and the start and end year (or the latest month).
- Read the equivalent value and the cumulative and average inflation.
Last checked: October 2026 · Based on: Consumer price index (Destatis). Found a mistake? Use the form below – we fix confirmed errors and update the date.
Frequently asked questions
How is the value calculated?
Amount × index(end) ÷ index(start). Example: if prices rose 50%, €100 then equals €150 today.
Why annual averages?
They are the standard way to compare years and avoid seasonal effects; for the current year we use the latest monthly value.
Is the euro value before 2002 correct?
For years before 2002 enter amounts in euros (1 € = 1.95583 DM).