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Retirement Gap Calculator

Estimate the monthly income gap in retirement and the capital that may be needed to close it.

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Inputs

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Display currencyChoose the currency symbol for entered amounts and results. No exchange-rate conversion is applied.
UnitsChoose metric, US or UK units for distance, area, volume and car consumption.
Your current monthly net income as a baseline.
Many people roughly plan with 70–90% of net income.
Use your pension statement or a realistic estimate where possible.
For example occupational pension, private pension, rent or investment income.
Your current age.
The age at which you plan to retire.
Rough assumption for the annual share withdrawn from capital.
Simplified average annual return until retirement.
Capital already earmarked for retirement.
Guidance

Retirement Gap Calculator:

Use the result as decision support, not as individual advice. For finance topics, scenarios, total cost, risk, term and personal affordability matter.

How to use the result better

  • Calculate conservative, realistic and optimistic cases.
  • Look beyond monthly values to total cost or final value.
  • Keep safety buffers before making a decision.

Common mistake

One attractive figure can mislead when fees, taxes, rate changes, volatility or long terms are ignored.

Is this financial advice?

No. It is an orientation tool and does not replace individual financial, tax or investment advice.

Why are scenarios so important?

Small changes in interest, return, term or costs can change the result significantly.

Next steps

Useful calculators to continue

After the result, related calculators help you understand costs, alternatives and next steps more clearly.

GuideRetirement gap: income need, pension and savings rateThe key points are costs, risks and monthly impact. Do not rely on one isolated value. Compare multiple scenarios to understand the effect of budget, comparison and long-term effects.
Plan betterCompare costs, returns and monthly burdens more clearly.
Check alternativesRelate results to saving, loans, income or investing.
Decide with confidenceUse multiple calculators before making financial decisions.

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How to use the result well

  • Compare several scenarios: Change the key values and check how much the result changes.

  • Use related calculators: Decisions often become clearer when you also calculate costs, timeframes or alternatives.

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Formula

How the result is calculated

Retirement gap = desired retirement income − expected retirement income

Example

Worked example

If you need €2,400 per month and expect €1,700, the gap is €700 per month.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is a retirement gap?

It is the difference between desired income in retirement and expected retirement income.

Why does the withdrawal rate matter?

It determines how much capital is roughly needed to fund an annual income gap.