Inflation Calculator
See what today's expense will cost in the future.
Inflation is the gradual rise in prices over time, which means the same amount of money buys less in the future than it does today. This calculator shows what an expense that costs a certain amount today will likely cost after a number of years, given an assumed inflation rate — useful for planning for future costs like education, weddings, or retirement.
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Risk note · Illustrative maths only. Inflation and growth rates are assumptions; real-world prices and returns are uneven and can diverge sharply from a smooth average.
Disclaimer · finkit is an educational tool, not financial, tax or legal advice. Every result is a projection from the numbers you entered and the assumptions stated on the page — it is not a forecast, a quote, or an offer. Check decisions with a SEBI-registered adviser, your lender, or a tax professional.
| 2% inflation rate | ₹1.2L |
| 5.33% inflation rate | ₹1.7L |
| 6% inflation rate (current) | ₹1.8L |
| 8.67% inflation rate | ₹2.3L |
| 12% inflation rate | ₹3.1L |