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Rent vs Buy Calculator (India)

Compare renting vs buying a home in India. Factors in stamp duty, tax benefits (80C, 24b), HRA, and investment returns.

Rent vs Buy Calculator

Compare the true cost of renting vs buying a home in India with tax benefits, appreciation, and investment returns.

Buying Details

INR
%
% p.a.
20 yrs
5 yrs30 yrs
% p.a.
INR
%
%

Renting Details

INR
% p.a.
months
INR
INR
City:

Investment Returns

If renting, the saved down payment + stamp duty amount gets invested. Monthly EMI-rent difference also invested.

% p.a.
15 years
5 years30 years
All calculations run locally in your browser. No data is sent to any server.

How to Use Rent vs Buy Calculator (India)

  1. 1

    Enter property price, down payment, and loan details.

  2. 2

    Set monthly rent and expected rent increase.

  3. 3

    Choose investment return rate for surplus savings.

  4. 4

    Set analysis period (5-30 years).

  5. 5

    View verdict, charts, and year-by-year breakdown.

About Rent vs Buy Calculator (India)

Decide whether to rent or buy a home in India with our comprehensive comparison calculator. Accounts for Indian-specific factors: stamp duty, registration charges, GST, home loan interest deduction (Section 24b), principal deduction (Section 80C), and HRA tax exemption.

Compare total costs over 5-30 years with animated line charts showing cumulative costs and net worth. Year-by-year breakdown table with clear winner badges. Investment returns calculated for surplus savings.

Features realistic Mumbai/Delhi example, CSV export, and clear verdict showing when buying becomes more economical.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rent vs Buy Calculator (India)

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