Goal-Based Investment Calculator

Enter your financial goal — house, car, education, Hajj, or retirement — and find exactly how much to invest monthly (SIP) or as a lump sum to reach it on time. Includes inflation adjustment so you plan for what things actually cost in the future, not today's price.

Calculation Mode

Enter your goal & timeline — we'll tell you the required monthly SIP.

Quick Goal Presets
1 Lakh10 Crore
Rs 0Rs 1 Crore
1 yr40 yrs
1%50%
0%30%
Monthly SIP Required
Total Invested
Total Returns
Corpus at Goal Date
⚠️ Inflation-adjusted cost of your goal in 10 years:  (@12% inflation)

Investment Growth vs Goal

Corpus vs invested vs target, year by year

Year-by-Year Breakdown

Year Invested Returns Corpus Goal %

How to Use

  1. Select SIP Needed to find a monthly investment amount, Lump Sum for a one-time calculation, or How Long? to see the timeline at your current SIP.
  2. Pick a goal preset (House, Car, Hajj, Education, Wedding, Retirement) or enter a custom target amount and period.
  3. Set your expected return using the fund type presets — NSS (12%), Money Market (15%), Balanced (20%), or Equity (25%).
  4. Set an inflation rate to see the real future cost of your goal — critical in Pakistan where inflation has averaged 12–20% annually.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a goal-based investment calculator?
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A goal-based investment calculator reverses the usual investment question. Instead of "what will my money grow to?", it answers "how much must I invest each month to reach a specific target?" — whether that's a house, your child's university fee, Hajj expenses, a car, or retirement corpus. Enter your goal, timeline, and expected return, and the calculator tells you exactly how much SIP or lump sum is needed.
How much SIP do I need to save PKR 1 crore in 10 years?
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At a 20% annual return (achievable through SECP-regulated equity mutual funds in Pakistan), you need approximately Rs 16,000/month SIP to accumulate Rs 1 crore in 10 years. At 15%, you'd need around Rs 24,000/month. Starting with existing savings reduces the required SIP significantly.
Why should I account for inflation in my goal?
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Pakistan's inflation has historically run at 10–25% per year. A house that costs Rs 50 lakh today may cost Rs 1.5–2.5 crore in 10 years. If you only plan to accumulate Rs 50 lakh, you'll fall short by the time you reach your goal. The inflation-adjusted figure in this calculator shows the real future cost so you plan accordingly.
What return rate should I use for Pakistani investments?
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Pakistan's SECP-regulated mutual funds have historically delivered: Money Market funds 14–18%, Income/Bond funds 17–22%, Balanced funds 20–25%, Equity funds 22–30%. National Savings Schemes (NSS/DSC) offer guaranteed 12–14%. For conservative planning, use 12–15%. For equity-heavy portfolios, 22–25% is reasonable.
SIP vs lump sum — which is better for goal investing?
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Both have advantages. A lump sum invested today compounds for the entire period from day one — if you have existing savings, it significantly reduces your monthly burden. A SIP is ideal if you're building from a salary — it spreads investment over time and builds saving discipline. Most Pakistanis benefit from combining both: invest existing savings as a lump sum, then set up a monthly SIP for the remaining goal.
How much does it cost to buy a house, fund Hajj, or educate a child in Pakistan?
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Rough 2026 estimates: House down payment (20%) in Lahore/Karachi: Rs 15–50 lakh. Car: Rs 25–70 lakh. Hajj package: Rs 6–9 lakh per person. Local private university (4 years): Rs 10–25 lakh. University abroad: Rs 40–80 lakh. Wedding: Rs 10–30 lakh. All of these will cost significantly more in future years — always plan for the inflation-adjusted amount shown by this calculator.