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Inflation Calculator
See how much today's expense will cost in the future, and how much your money will be worth then — the impact of inflation, instantly.
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Result
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Future cost of today's ₹1,00,000 expense
Today's money value then—
Purchasing power loss—
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How to use — Inflation Calculator
- Enter any amount — today's monthly expense, or savings.
- Enter the inflation rate — India's long-term average is ~6% (education/health 8–10%).
- Enter how many years ahead to look.
- Click Calculate — see both the future cost and money's shrinking value.
FAQ
What does inflation mean?
Prices rising every year. 6% inflation means something costing ₹100 today will cost ₹106 next year. Your money's purchasing power drops by that much.
How is future cost calculated?
Future cost = Amount × (1 + inflation)^years. Today's ₹1 lakh expense will cost ₹1.79 lakh in 10 years at 6% inflation. Conversely, today's ₹1 lakh will only be worth ₹55,839 in value then.
Why is keeping money in a savings account a loss?
Savings accounts give 2.5–3% while inflation is ~6% — meaning real value DROPS by ~3% every year. That's why inflation-beating investments (equity, PPF, NPS) matter.
What inflation rate should I use for retirement planning?
Generally 6%, but healthcare and education inflation run 8–10%. For conservative planning, you can use 7%.
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