According to the European Central Bank consumer price index, prices in 2005 are 2.20% higher than average prices throughout 2004. The euro experienced an average inflation rate of 2.20% per year during this period, meaning the real value of a dollar decreased.
In other words, €100 in 2004 is equivalent in purchasing power to about €102.20 in 2005.
The 2004 inflation rate was 2.18%. The inflation rate in 2005 was 2.20%. The 2005 inflation rate is higher compared to the average inflation rate of 1.49% per year between 2005 and 2019.
€100 in 2004 has the same "purchasing power" or "buying power" as €102.20 in 2005.
You may use the following MLA citation for this page: “2004 euros in 2005 | Euro Inflation Calculator.” U.S. Official Inflation Data, Alioth Finance, 23 Apr. 2019, https://www.officialdata.org/2004-euro-in-2005.