The rate of inflation formula shown is not to be confused with the purchasing power of goods relative to income. An example, albeit an extreme example, would be an individual who recently discovers that their income will increase to $1,000,000 from $20,000 per year--a 5,000% increase.
A common symptom of diabetes is sweet-smelling urine. People with untreated diabetes have high blood sugar levels. High blood sugar levels cause the sweet urine odor. See your doctor as soon as possible if your urine frequently smells sweet. Untreated diabetes is dangerous and can be life threatening.
Too much beer and/or coffee also makes urine smell bad. Some vitamins and sulphur-containing medications also result in stinking urine. Dehydration causes concentrated urine, therefore the smell is strong as well. This can also be a symptom of some diseases. To be sure, have a urinalysis. Most of the time, bad urine odor is a sign of some kind of UTI. Fruity urine odor is indicative of diabetes.