Inflation, made tangible
Inflation figures are abstract; the price of everyday things is not. By running the CPI backwards, this tool shows what a peso from years ago is worth now — and why "things used to be cheaper" isn't just nostalgia, it's measurable.
It's also a reality check on savings: cash slowly loses purchasing power, which is why long-term savers look to investments that outpace inflation.
What you're probably wondering
It uses the headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) from the Philippine Statistics Authority, comparing the year you pick against today.
It's how much your money can actually buy. ₱1,000 in 2010 bought more than ₱1,000 today — the tool shows the equivalent in today's pesos.
Yes. It's a great way to check whether a salary or budget has kept up with inflation between two points in time.