Inflation Calculator — what your money will be worth
Enter an amount and a number of years. See what the same things will cost then, and what that amount will really buy.
🎈 In today’s money at 6% inflation
How it is calculated
Inflation raises prices a little every year, and the rises compound. At 6% a year, prices roughly double in 12 years.
The calculator works both ways: today’s price grown to the future, and a future amount brought back to today’s rupees.
Future cost = amount × (1 + inflation)^years Worth today = amount ÷ (1 + inflation)^years
Questions
What inflation rate should I use for India?
About 6% a year is a common long-run figure for consumer prices. Education and health costs have often risen faster, at 8–10%.
How long does it take for prices to double?
Divide 72 by the inflation rate: at 6%, about 12 years; at 8%, about 9 years.
How do I beat inflation?
Your money has to grow faster than prices after tax. Savings accounts and many FDs barely keep up; long-term equity has historically done better, with more ups and downs.
Does Spendly show returns after inflation?
The free calculators on this site all show an “in today’s money” figure, and Spendly shows the real return of your investments.