Singapore Inflation Calculator
This calculator estimates the change in purchasing power of the Singapore dollar between any two years from 1961 to 2025. Calculations apply the Department of Statistics Singapore (SingStat) Consumer Price Index — All Items.
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Results update automatically. The hero card and charts show inflation across the selected period.
SG Inflation Calculator
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What this means
Over 25 years, prices in Singapore rose 57.8%. That's the difference between what your money could buy then — and what it buys now.
Inflation across this period averaged 1.84%/year — within the MAS 1.5–2.5% forecast range for 2026 and below Singapore's long-term average of 2.48%.
Annual Inflation Rate · 2000–2025
Year-over-year change in the Consumer Price Index for each year in your selected range.
Cumulative Inflation Since 2000
How prices have compounded year-on-year. The shaded area shows the total decline in purchasing power.
Recent Inflation Trends
Annual inflation rates for the last decade — including the 2022 cost-of-living surge, GST hikes (2023–24), and the return toward the MAS forecast range.
Average Inflation by Decade
Decade-by-decade average annual inflation rate. The 1970s remain the highest sustained inflation period in Singapore's history, driven by the global oil shocks.
Singapore Inflation Snapshot
Visual breakdown by category, MAS Core inflation, and over time
SingStat CPI March 2026 · Released 23 April 2026Inflation Analysis
By category, MAS Core inflation, and 11-year history
Headline vs Core
CPI-All Items vs MAS Core (last 8 months)
CPI Basket Weights
Share of Singapore household spending (SingStat 2024 weights)
Category Contributions
Percentage points each category adds to headline 1.8%
| Category | Weight | Annual Change | Contribution (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport | 13.10% | +6.0% | +0.79 |
| Health | 10.10% | +4.0% | +0.40 |
| Food | 20.40% | +1.6% | +0.33 |
| Recreation, Sport & Culture | 5.90% | +1.7% | +0.10 |
| Housing & Utilities | 29.40% | +0.3% | +0.09 |
| Education | 5.80% | +1.0% | +0.06 |
| Miscellaneous Goods & Services | 4.40% | +0.5% | +0.02 |
| Clothing & Footwear | 1.60% | +0.5% | +0.01 |
| Household Durables & Services | 5.50% | 0.0% | 0.00 |
| Information & Communication | 3.80% | -2.0% | -0.08 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Singapore inflation, the CPI, and MAS monetary policy. Answers verified against SingStat and MAS sources.
Important Disclaimer
For educational purposes only. This calculator is provided for informational purposes and does not constitute financial, investment, or tax advice. Results are illustrative estimates based on the inputs provided.
Inflation calculations use the Singapore Department of Statistics (SingStat) Consumer Price Index (1961–2025), with annual values derived as the simple average of the 12 monthly indices each year. The current series uses a base of 2024 = 100 (rebased every five years from the Household Expenditure Survey). The latest monthly CPI reading was published by SingStat on 23 April 2026.
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) does not target a fixed numerical inflation band; it manages the Singapore Dollar Nominal Effective Exchange Rate (S$NEER) within a policy band to support medium-term price stability. MAS\'s April 2026 forecast for both CPI-All Items and MAS Core Inflation is 1.5–2.5% for 2026. Past inflation rates are not a guide to future inflation. Rates and figures are subject to change. Refer to the official sources below and seek independent professional advice before making financial decisions.
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