Inflation & Purchasing Power Calculator 2026
See what today's money will cost in the future — and what tomorrow's money is worth today.
India's long-term CPI inflation has averaged ~5–6% per year. RBI's official target is 4% (±2%).
Future cost in 10 years
₹1.79 L
That's a 79.1% cumulative price rise from today's ₹1.00 L.
Reverse view — purchasing power
₹1.00 L 10 years from now will only be worth:
₹55,839
in today's money. That's the silent erosion inflation causes when cash sits in low-yield places.
Year-by-year impact
| Year | Future cost of today's ₹1.00 L | Purchasing power of ₹1.00 L after this many years (in today's rupees) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ₹1.06 L | ₹94,340 |
| 2 | ₹1.12 L | ₹89,000 |
| 3 | ₹1.19 L | ₹83,962 |
| 4 | ₹1.26 L | ₹79,209 |
| 5 | ₹1.34 L | ₹74,726 |
| 6 | ₹1.42 L | ₹70,496 |
| 7 | ₹1.50 L | ₹66,506 |
| 8 | ₹1.59 L | ₹62,741 |
| 9 | ₹1.69 L | ₹59,190 |
| 10 | ₹1.79 L | ₹55,839 |
Inflation curve
The Silent Wealth Destroyer: Demystifying Inflation and Purchasing Power Erosion
Inflation represents the persistent rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises, eroding the real purchasing power of currency. At a 6% annual inflation rate, the purchasing power of your money is cut in half approximately every 12 years (Rule of 70).
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Headline CPI measures a national representative basket of goods (heavily weighted towards basic cereals and food). An urban professional family typically experiences higher "Personal Inflation" (8%–10%) driven by education fees, healthcare, and urban housing rents.
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