Purchasing Power Calculator
Calculate how many hours you need to work to buy everyday items. Compare your purchasing power and see the real value of your time.
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Converting prices to work hours provides a powerful perspective on spending. When you see an iPhone costs Rs.1,34,900, it's just a number. But knowing it costs 680+ hours of work (at Rs.50K/month salary) makes you realize you're trading 3+ months of your life for it.
This reframing helps make more conscious spending decisions. The same iPhone that takes 680+ hours to buy in India (at average salary) takes only about 40 hours in the USA. This stark difference explains why international products feel expensive in India and helps put our purchasing power in perspective.
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