Car Cost Calculator — Fuel Insurance Maintenance and More
Calculate the true total cost of owning and running a car including fuel insurance maintenance registration depreciation and loan payments.
Most people underestimate their car costs by 30-50% because they only consider fuel and loan payments. The true cost includes insurance (Rs 8000-25000/year) maintenance (Rs 5000-15000/year) depreciation (15-20% per year for new cars) registration and road tax and parking. A car costing Rs 8 lakh to buy actually costs Rs 3-4 lakh per year to own when all expenses are included.
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Key Information
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Fuel Cost (12000 km/year) | Rs 60000 - Rs 96000 |
| Insurance (comprehensive) | Rs 8000 - Rs 25000/year |
| Depreciation (year 1) | 15% - 20% of value |
| Total Ownership Cost | Rs 2.5 - Rs 5 lakh/year |
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How much does it really cost to own a car per month?
For a Rs 8 lakh mid-segment car driven 12000 km/year: fuel Rs 7000/month + insurance Rs 1500/month + maintenance Rs 800/month + depreciation Rs 10000/month + EMI Rs 15000/month (if financed) = approximately Rs 34000/month total cost. Without EMI: Rs 19000/month. This means your car costs Rs 19-34 per kilometer when you factor in everything.
Is it cheaper to use Uber/Ola than owning a car?
If you drive less than 15000 km per year ride-hailing is usually cheaper than car ownership. At Rs 15/km for Ola and 12000 km/year: Rs 180000/year for rides versus Rs 300000-400000/year for car ownership. However car ownership provides convenience independence and is cheaper per trip for families. The break-even is roughly 20000-25000 km per year in most Indian cities.
How to reduce car running costs?
Choose a fuel-efficient car (20+ km/l saves Rs 30000-50000/year over 12 km/l). Maintain correct tire pressure (improves mileage 3-5%). Service regularly to prevent expensive repairs. Compare insurance quotes annually (can save 20-30%). Drive smoothly avoiding aggressive acceleration and braking. Consider CNG conversion for high-mileage drivers (saves 50% on fuel costs in cities with CNG availability).
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Last updated: March 2026