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Switch countries real income tool

Switch Countries Real Income Tool How to Model

Switch countries real income tool: country CPI presets change the context, but your category spend and inflation stay your choice. Use consistent categories, adjust amounts for each country, and compare scenarios side by side.

Published: January 7, 2026 · Updated: January 7, 2026 · By FinToolSuite Editorial

Open the tool and choose a country

Load the country preset, then enter your categories to see personal inflation, real income change, and the gap estimate.

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Disclaimer

  • Educational only. Country CPI is broad and not personalized.
  • Your results depend on your own category inputs. No guarantees.
  • See the Privacy Policy for handling details.

What changes when you switch countries

Switching countries loads a CPI preset for that country. It does not change your categories or their amounts automatically. Personal inflation still depends on your spend and your own inflation entries.

How to compare countries safely

Keep the same category list for both runs when possible. Adjust the amounts to reflect local prices, keep cadence and currency consistent, then save each scenario. Compare personal inflation, real income change, and the gap estimate directionally.

Workflow for scenario comparison

  1. Save a baseline with country A and your categories.
  2. Switch to country B, adjust category amounts for local prices.
  3. Save scenario B with a clear name (e.g., “Country B Jan 2026”).
  4. Compare personal inflation, real income change, and gap estimate side by side.
  5. Export both if you need a record and label with country and date.

Model your country switch

Choose the country preset, enter your numbers, and compare scenarios in the tool.

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Need a refresher? See the FAQ or the scenario guide.

FAQs

What changes when I switch countries? ▼

Only the country CPI preset changes. Your categories and numbers remain yours to edit.

Do presets replace my inputs? ▼

No. They are starting points. You control category spend and inflation assumptions.

How do I compare two countries fairly? ▼

Keep categories consistent, adjust amounts for local prices, save both runs, and compare outputs side by side.

Can I export both scenarios? ▼

Yes. Export each run, label with country and date, and store safely.

Is this advice or a forecast? ▼

No. Country CPI is broad, and your results depend on your inputs. No guarantees.