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Personal inflation calculator Personal inflation calculator
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CALCULATOR BASICS Calculator currently based on July inflation data (RPI). Update due later on TuesdayWorks at fairly broad level and outcome is only an estimateYour personal financial information is safe - all calculations are carried out on your computerFor more information see calculator FAQs and inflation explainer Enter your spending into this calculator for a personal inflation estimate - a more accurate indication than the headline rate of how inflation affects you. CALCULATOR BASICS Calculator uses latest inflation data (August 2008 RPI)Works at fairly broad level and outcome is only an estimateYour personal financial information is safe - all calculations are carried out on your computerFor more information see calculator FAQs and inflation explainer Enter your spending into this calculator for a personal inflation estimate - a more accurate indication than the headline rate of how inflation affects you.
You can then plot your personal estimate on our dynamic map, helping us build a nationwide snapshot.You can then plot your personal estimate on our dynamic map, helping us build a nationwide snapshot.
The calculator was developed by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Information entered is safe as it stays on your computer. See box for more details.The calculator was developed by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Information entered is safe as it stays on your computer. See box for more details.

STEP 1. FILL IN YOUR DETAILS

Monthly spending

How to fill in this section

Next to every category type the amount you spend on it per month. Use numbers but do not use £ sign. Leave 0 in any sections that do not apply to you.

STEP 1. FILL IN YOUR DETAILS

Monthly spending

How to fill in this section

Next to every category type the amount you spend on it per month. Use numbers but do not use £ sign. Leave 0 in any sections that do not apply to you.
Food - all food and non-alcoholic drinks consumed at home; not take aways. Meals out - include take aways, exclude alcoholic drinks. Alcohol - include all bought for consumption at home or away from home. Phone charges - include mobile phones and internet access. Clothing and footwear - exclude accessories. Fuel for transport - include lubricants. Rail and bus fares include tram/ tube fares, car hire, taxis. Other expenditure - include housekeeping, personal posessions - excluding electrical goods - and costs for professional, financial, household, health and beauty and entertainment services.Food - all food and non-alcoholic drinks consumed at home; not take aways. Meals out - include take aways, exclude alcoholic drinks. Alcohol - include all bought for consumption at home or away from home. Phone charges - include mobile phones and internet access. Clothing and footwear - exclude accessories. Fuel for transport - include lubricants. Rail and bus fares include tram/ tube fares, car hire, taxis. Other expenditure - include housekeeping, personal posessions - excluding electrical goods - and costs for professional, financial, household, health and beauty and entertainment services.
  Your cost of living goes up  text  a year  Your cost of living goes up  text  a year
    
Compared to overall national inflation rate of 5% per year (July RPI figure)   Compared to overall national inflation rate of 4.8% per year (August RPI figure)  

STEP 3. PLOT YOUR RESULTS

STEP 4. SEE FULL PICTURE ACROSS THE UK

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STEP 3. PLOT YOUR RESULTS

STEP 4. SEE FULL PICTURE ACROSS THE UK

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