Scale prices to your income

... to see what everyday costs feel like on minimum wages.

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Income inequality affects how we perceive the cost of everyday items. What might seem affordable to some can be a significant financial burden to others. This calculator helps visualize these differences by showing how prices feel relative to different income levels.

Example

If you earn $100,000 in the US (where minimum income is $35,000), an iPhone that costs $999 for you would feel like $2,857 for someone on minimum income. Here's the calculation:

  1. Your income ratio: $100,000 รท $35,000 = 2.86 (you earn 2.86 times the minimum income)
  2. iPhone price adjustment: $999 ร— 2.86 = $2,857 (the iPhone would feel 2.86 times more expensive for someone on minimum income)

How to use?

Enter your household income and select a country to see how prices scale relative to the minimum income in that country. The calculator will show you what these items would cost if they were adjusted to your income level.

Understanding the Results

Base Price column: The actual price in the selected country's currency. The progress bar below shows what percentage of your monthly net income this item costs. Hover over the bar to see the exact percentage and how many days (or years) of your income it would take to afford it.

Scaled Price (Min Income) column: The price adjusted to show what it would cost relative to minimum income. The progress bar below shows what percentage of monthly income this item would cost for someone earning the minimum income. Hover over the bar to see the exact percentage and how many days (or years) of minimum income it would take to afford it.

The progress bars help visualize the relative cost impact. A longer bar means the item takes up a larger portion of monthly income, and comparing the two bars shows how the same price point affects people with different income levels. Items with bars reaching 100% or more would require more than a month's income to purchase.

Calculator

Scaled Product Prices

Item Scaled Price (Min Income)

Disclaimer

The prices shown above have been found using AI and are estimates based on general market knowledge. While we strive for accuracy, these prices should be considered approximate and may not reflect current market conditions. For academic research, news reporting, or any serious use case, we strongly recommend verifying the prices through official sources or market research.

If you notice any significant inconsistencies in the prices, please report them here so we can investigate and update the data.