Property
Rent vs Buy Calculator
Compare long-term cash outflow of renting versus buying a home.
Before you convert
Renting and buying both have cash flow trade-offs. This calculator compares rent outflow against down payment plus EMIs over your chosen period.
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Inputs
Simple fields with validation.
Simple fields with validation.
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Result
Readable decision-ready output.
Readable decision-ready output.
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Method
Formula shown below the calculator.
Formula shown below the calculator.
Fast
Instant result
Instant result
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INR formatting
INR formatting
Clear
Detailed breakdown
Detailed breakdown
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Enter rent and buy details
Use the inputs below to calculate a practical result.
Result
Actual cost summary
A clear view of principal, interest, GST and fees.
Buy Cash Outflow
Rent Cash Outflow
Difference
Detailed breakdown
Detailed result
Use these numbers to compare the headline result with the actual cost components.
Rent Cash Outflow
Buy Cash Outflow
Difference
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Formula and Methodology
Rent outflow is monthly rent multiplied by 12 and then by comparison years. Buy outflow is down payment plus monthly EMI multiplied by the same period.
The difference shows which option has lower cash outflow for the selected period.
The difference shows which option has lower cash outflow for the selected period.
Worked Example
Example: Compare ₹25,000 rent against a home purchase with ₹12,00,000 down payment and ₹42,000 EMI over 10 years.
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How to use this result
Use the result to compare options, ask better questions and avoid judging only by the headline number. If a fee, GST amount, deduction or assumption changes, update the input and calculate again.
FAQs
Yes. The inputs, labels and result formatting are designed for Indian users and show INR values where money is involved.
The result is a planning estimate based on the values you enter. Always verify final amounts with the relevant bank, employer, tax advisor, school, builder or official document.