About the calculator
The Personal Inflation Calculator is a web-based tool that allows users to calculate an inflation rate based on their personal expenditure patterns, rather than the averages used in published statistics. It does this by weighting together price indices from the RPI to arrive at a personal inflation rate.
The personal calculator is designed to allow users to understand more about inflation and how it affects them, and also to contribute to the debate about inflation measurement.
Change of the 'Childcare' expenditure category to 'Education and childcare'
When ONS launched the PIC in January we emphasised that it would be developed in response to feedback from users. Spending on education is an area that has aroused particular interest. In response, we have decided to separate the education price indices from the 'other monthly expenditure' index and include them with childcare to form a new expenditure category 'education and childcare'.
Feedback
The Office for National Statistics is keen to receive feedback on this interactive graphic, and the use of the SVG format. If you have any comments - or experience any problems using it please email cpi@ons.gov.uk
Getting started
