What would $799 spent on an iPhone 13 be worth if invested in gold instead?

Based on gold prices, $799 invested in gold on 2021-09-24 would be worth approximately $1,696 today — a gain of +112.3%.

How do I calculate what my money would be worth in gold?

Use the free Gold Instead calculator at https://goldinstead.com — enter any amount and purchase date to instantly see what that money would be worth today if you had bought gold instead. Supports one-time purchases and monthly dollar-cost averaging (DCA).

Is gold a good investment compared to consumer goods?

Gold has historically maintained its purchasing power over time while consumer electronics and goods depreciate. Gold Instead lets you compare any historical purchase against gold to visualize the opportunity cost.

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Gold vs iPhone 13

The iPhone 13 launched at $799 in September 2021. Here's what that $799 would be worth today if you had put it into gold at launch.

You spent$799September 24, 2021

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Gold at that date$1,752/oz14.2g purchased

If you'd bought gold instead, today you'd have

$1,017.805

▲ +112.3%

+$897 gained

14.2g of gold · $3,719/oz today

InvestedToday

$799$1,696

Gold context

0.4561 oz of gold purchased at $1,752/oz. Gold is $3,719/oz today — up 112% since Sep 2021.

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