ppp data updates
How Often PPP Data Updates
PPP data updates are periodic because they come from large price comparisons like the World Bank ICP. They are not live like FX, and the tool shows which PPP year is used.
Published: January 1, 2026 · Updated: January 1, 2026 · By FinToolSuite Editorial
Disclaimer
- Educational purposes only, not financial, tax, legal, or relocation advice.
- Examples are illustrative and simplified.
- Results depend on your inputs, PPP ratios, FX snapshots, and simplified tax assumptions and are not guaranteed.
- PPP data releases are periodic and may change over time.
Quick answers
- PPP ratios update periodically, not daily.
- FX can change day to day.
- The tool labels the PPP data year in results.
- Rerun when FX or your inputs change.
PPP data updates: where ratios come from
PPP ratios are built from international price collection and comparison programs such as the World Bank ICP. They use national averages and are released in big rounds, not as live feeds.
PPP year vs FX snapshot
| Thing | What it is | How often it changes | Where you see it |
|---|---|---|---|
| PPP data year | Reference year for the PPP dataset. | Periodic, not daily. | Shown with the PPP ratio in results. |
| FX snapshot | Point-in-time exchange rate. | Can move daily. | Shown as the FX conversion in results. |
| Tax toggle output | Net or gross-after-pension base. | Changes when you switch settings. | Displayed in the result cards. |
How the tool labels the PPP data year
The results screen shows a PPP ratio with a data year label. That year is the reference year for the PPP dataset. It may stay the same for a while because updates are periodic.
When should I rerun?
- When FX moves and you care about the converted salary.
- When you change salary, frequency, pension, or tax toggle.
- When comparing destinations and you want consistent settings.
See worked runs on the PPP examples page.
Common mistakes
- Expecting PPP to update daily like FX.
- Comparing runs from different FX days without noting it.
- Mixing annual and monthly salary inputs.
- Forgetting whether tax toggle was on.
- Assuming PPP is city specific.
- Treating the number as a guarantee.
- Over trusting small percent differences.
- Ignoring benefits and one-off costs.
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FAQs
Does PPP update every day?
No. PPP ratios update periodically, not daily like FX.
What does the PPP year mean?
It is the reference year of the PPP dataset used in the tool.
Why did my converted salary change today?
FX moved. PPP likely stayed the same; rerun on the same day for fairness.
Does the tool use live FX?
It uses FX snapshots, which can change; PPP data is separate.
Is PPP city specific?
No. PPP is national average data.
Is this relocation advice?
No. This is educational and illustrative.