Monthly Home Ownership Cost Calculator

Calculate the true monthly cost of owning a home, including your EMI, maintenance, property tax, insurance and other recurring expenses.

Home Ownership Inputs

1. Property & Financing Inputs

home Property Price

₹

payments Down Payment

₹

Calculated Bank Loan Amount: ₹80,00,000

percent Loan Interest Rate

15%

schedule Loan Tenure

1 yr

30 yrs

2. Recurring Property Expenses

apartment Monthly Maintenance

₹

account_balance Annual Property Tax

₹

shield Annual Home Insurance

₹

build Other Monthly Costs

₹

True Monthly Outgoings

₹ 9,35,110 / year

₹ 77,926 / month

Total monthly commitment required to maintain and finance your home.

account_balance Home Loan EMI

₹ 69,426 / mo

apartment Monthly Maintenance

₹ 5,000 / mo

receipt_long Monthly Property Tax (₹12K/yr ÷ 12)

₹ 1,000 / mo

shield Monthly Insurance (₹6K/yr ÷ 12)

₹ 500 / mo

build Other Monthly Costs

₹ 2,000 / mo

pie_chart Monthly Cost Split

EMI: 89.1% Maint: 6.4% Tax: 1.3% Ins: 0.6% Other: 2.6%

lightbulb Financing vs Property Expenses

Your estimated monthly home ownership cost is ₹77,926. Of this, ₹69,426 (89%) is your loan EMI and ₹8,500 (11%) is recurring property ownership expenses.

Total Annual Ownership Outgoings: ₹ 9,35,110 / year

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Note on One-Time Purchase Costs: One-time purchase costs such as stamp duty, registration, brokerage, legal fees, and initial home interiors are not included in the monthly ownership cost.

This calculator provides an estimate of recurring home ownership costs based on the assumptions entered. Actual maintenance, property tax, insurance premiums and other expenses may vary by property, location, lender and service provider.

What is the True Monthly Cost of Owning a Home?

When buying a home, most buyers budget exclusively for their monthly home loan EMI. However, owning a property involves several ongoing recurring expenses that continue even after your purchase is complete.

Component 1

Home Loan EMI

Your monthly principal and interest repayment toward your home loan.

Component 2

Society Maintenance

Recurring monthly apartment/gated community charges for common area upkeep, security, and amenities.

Component 3

Property Tax

Annual municipal property tax converted into a monthly equivalent.

Component 4

Home Insurance

Annual property structure and contents insurance premium converted into a monthly equivalent.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is EMI the only monthly cost of owning a home?

No. Your home loan EMI is only the financing cost. Owning a home also requires ongoing payments for society maintenance, annual property taxes, home insurance premiums, and utility/upkeep expenses.

How is monthly property tax calculated?

Annual property tax assessed by your local municipal corporation is divided by 12 to determine your monthly property tax obligation.

What is included in monthly maintenance?

Monthly maintenance includes apartment or gated community society charges for common area lighting, security, lift operation, clubhouse access, water supply, and general maintenance.

Why are one-time purchase costs excluded from this calculator?

One-time acquisition costs such as stamp duty, registration, legal fees, brokerage, and initial interior work occur upfront at the time of purchase and are not part of your ongoing monthly recurring commitment.