Inflation calculator
Something that costs Rs 1,00,000 today would cost Rs 1,79,085 in 10 years if prices rise 6% a year. Choose your own inflation rate.
Results update as you type. Nothing you enter is stored.
| Years | Future cost | Today's value of the same amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rs 1,06,000 | Rs 94,340 |
| 3 | Rs 1,19,102 | Rs 83,962 |
| 5 | Rs 1,33,823 | Rs 74,726 |
| 10 | Rs 1,79,085 | Rs 55,839 |
| 15 | Rs 2,39,656 | Rs 41,727 |
| 20 | Rs 3,20,714 | Rs 31,180 |
| 25 | Rs 4,29,187 | Rs 23,300 |
| 30 | Rs 5,74,349 | Rs 17,411 |
Inflation assumed at 6 percent a year, not an official forecast.
How it works
Inflation compounds like interest, but against you: each year's price rise applies to the already higher price. The calculator also works backwards to show what a future amount buys in today's terms.
Formula
Future cost = amount x (1 + inflation)^years; today's value = amount / (1 + inflation)^years
- The rate is your input. We do not show an official inflation series here because we have not yet verified one end to end.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate the future cost of something?
Multiply today's cost by (1 + inflation rate) raised to the number of years.
What inflation rate should I use?
Any rate is an assumption; try a range to see the effect.
What is purchasing power?
What a sum of money can buy. When prices rise, the same rupees buy less.
Related
This tool is for information only and is not investment, tax or legal advice. Results depend on the inputs and assumptions you enter; check important figures with the official source or a qualified professional.