Inflation Calculator
See how much something will cost in the future and how much your money will be worth after inflation.
What is the Inflation Calculator?
Inflation is the general rise in prices over time. It means the same amount of money buys less in the future.
How does it work?
Future cost = today’s cost grown at the inflation rate. Purchasing power = today’s amount discounted by inflation.
Formula
Future cost = C × (1 + i)^n
Purchasing power = C ÷ (1 + i)^n
Example
At 6% inflation, something costing ₹1,00,000 today will cost ₹1,79,085 in 10 years; ₹1 lakh will buy what ₹55,839 buys today.
Frequently asked questions
What inflation rate should I use?
India’s long-run CPI inflation has averaged roughly 5–7%. Education and healthcare costs often rise faster, around 8–10%.
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