$5 in 2011 is worth $7.45 today
$5 in 2011 has the same buying power as
$7.45 in August 2026
That is 49% more, an average inflation rate of 2.67% a year over 15 years.
Put the other way, $5 today buys what $3.36 bought in 2011. Cash kept under the mattress since 2011 has lost 33% of its value.
$5 from nearby years
| $5 in | Worth in August 2026 | Inflation that year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | $8.31 | 3.2% |
| 2007 | $8.08 | 2.8% |
| 2008 | $7.78 | 3.8% |
| 2009 | $7.81 | -0.4% |
| 2010 | $7.68 | 1.6% |
| 2011 | $7.45 | 3.2% |
| 2012 | $7.30 | 2.1% |
| 2013 | $7.19 | 1.5% |
| 2014 | $7.07 | 1.6% |
| 2015 | $7.07 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | $6.98 | 1.3% |
How $5 from 2011 grew
$5 of 2011 spending, by category
Not everything rose at the same pace. What $5 spent on each of these in 2011 costs today:
| Category | Cost in August 2026 |
|---|---|
| Food | $7.69 |
| Rent | $8.85 |
| Gasoline | $5.96 |
| Medical care | $7.41 |
| New cars | $6.33 |
| College tuition | $7.37 |
| Electricity | $7.88 |
| Clothing | $5.60 |
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Questions
- How much is $5 in 2011 worth today?
- $5 in 2011 is worth $7.45 in August 2026 dollars, according to the U.S. Consumer Price Index.
- How much would I need today to match $5 in 2011?
- You would need $7.45 to buy what $5 bought in 2011. That is 1.49 times as much.
- How much buying power has $5 lost since 2011?
- Kept as cash, $5 from 2011 buys only what $3.36 of 2011 money bought. It has lost 33% of its buying power.
- What was inflation in 2011?
- Prices rose 3.2% in 2011. Since then the average has been 2.67% a year.
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