Inflation Reality
What did your money actually buy back then?
Not abstract percentages. Real Aussie items — flat whites, eggs, pub schooners — showing exactly how far your dollar used to stretch.
Your amount
$100
in the year you pick below
$
Purchasing power today
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what it's really worth
Wallet inflation
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based on these items
Official CPI
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ABS cumulative
Tip: Drag the year slider above to animate all bars. Items with red bars got significantly more expensive.
Purchasing power in 2026
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🔥 Biggest price hikes since 2020
What your money buys — 2020 vs now
Note: Prices are indicative averages for Australian capital cities. Quantities are floored (rounded down). "Now" = 2026. Official CPI is ABS cumulative inflation from the selected year to 2026. Wallet inflation is calculated from the weighted average of this 8-item basket.