Finance Arabia

Inflation Calculator

Inflation quietly eats into your savings. Enter an amount, a time frame and an inflation rate to see how much buying power you'd lose by leaving money idle.

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Gulf inflation has historically averaged 1%–3% a year, but it can be far higher back home in countries like Egypt, Pakistan or India. Change the rate to see the effect.

10,000 AED in 10 years is worth

7,441 AED

in today's purchasing power

Purchasing power lost25.6%
What costs 10,000 AED today will cost13,439 AED
Price increase34.4%
Value left 74%Eaten by inflation 26%

How it works

The formula

Real future value = amount ÷ (1 + inflation)^years. Future cost = amount × (1 + inflation)^years.

Savings back home

Inflation in countries like Egypt, Pakistan or India has often been much higher than in the Gulf. Money saved in those currencies can lose value fast — check it with a higher rate.

Frequently asked questions

What is inflation in the UAE and Saudi Arabia?

In recent years Gulf inflation has generally been in the 1–3% range, though it can rise in some years. You can change the rate in the calculator.

How do I beat inflation?

Over the long run, invest in assets that have historically outpaced inflation, such as diversified stock funds, rather than holding large amounts of cash.