Pakistan Inflation Impact Calculator — Purchasing Power 2015–2026
Enter an amount to see how much it would be worth in today's rupees after accounting for inflation. Data from Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) Consumer Price Index.
Year-on-Year Inflation (PBS CPI)
Source: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) Consumer Price Index, base 2015-16=100. 2026 is an estimate based on latest available monthly data.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pakistan's inflation rate in 2026?
CPI inflation has fallen to approximately 0.3–0.7% YoY in early 2026 — the lowest in years — down from a peak of 38% in May 2023. Cumulative price levels since 2020 remain very high despite the low current rate.
What does PBS CPI measure?
The Consumer Price Index tracks price changes for an urban household's basket of goods: food (~35% weight), housing, clothing, healthcare, transport, and education. Base year is 2015-16. CPI of 200 means prices doubled since 2015.
How much has inflation eroded PKR purchasing power since 2015?
Approximately 60–70% of purchasing power lost. PKR 100 in 2015 buys what PKR 35–40 buys in 2026. This reflects successive depreciations, energy price reforms, and the 2022–23 balance-of-payments crisis.
Which investments beat inflation in Pakistan?
Gold and real estate have broadly tracked PKR inflation. National Savings certificates (Behbood: 13.68%, RIC: 13.56% in 2026) offer returns far above current ~1% inflation, making them exceptionally attractive in real terms right now.