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| Personal inflation calculator | Personal inflation calculator |
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| 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. | 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 DETAILSMonthly spendingHow to fill in this sectionNext 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 DETAILSMonthly spendingHow to fill in this sectionNext 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 4.8% per year (August RPI figure) | Compared to overall national inflation rate of 4.8% per year (August RPI figure) |
STEP 3. PLOT YOUR RESULTSSTEP 4. SEE FULL PICTURE ACROSS THE UKView these comments on a map | STEP 3. PLOT YOUR RESULTSSTEP 4. SEE FULL PICTURE ACROSS THE UKView these comments on a map |