How much value does my idle money lose to inflation?
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Purchasing power at the end
€8,203
Your €10,000 will buy what €8,203 buys today: you lose €1,797 of purchasing power.
How it was calculated
Even if you do not touch your money, prices go up. This shows what your euros will buy at the end, in today's euros. 2% inflation is the European Central Bank's target. In some years it was much higher.
Frequently asked questions
Does idle money lose value?
Yes. If prices rise 2% a year, €10,000 will buy in 10 years what about €8200 buys today.
What is the ECB’s inflation target?
2% a year over the medium term.