Archive · 3 Aug 2026
Raising a Child in India Costs Rs 1.39 Crore
A YouTuber named Vikhyat Singh made a video where he tried to figure out how much money parents in India would spend on a child from pregnancy until the child turns 18.
He added up costs like doctor visits, baby food, school fees, and a bigger house, and said the total would be about 1.39 crore rupees.
He also said the real cost could be even higher if you add college, inflation, and other things.
People who saw the video said that money isn’t the only thing that matters, and that having a child brings a lot of joy.
The video made many people talk about whether the money spent on a child is worth it or not.
Vikhyat Singh estimates raising a child in India costs Rs 1.39 crore by age 18.
Breakdown includes Rs 3 lakh for pregnancy, Rs 6 lakh for first two years, Rs 15 lakh for food, Rs 33 lakh for education, and Rs 32.4 lakh for a larger home.
Additional expenses: Rs 9 lakh tuition, Rs 5.4 lakh healthcare, Rs 9 lakh entertainment, Rs 7.2 lakh clothes, Rs 4 lakh gadgets, Rs 8 lakh sports, Rs 8 lakh transport.
Singh notes actual cost could exceed Rs 2 crore when adding college fees, inflation, and opportunity costs.
The video sparked social media debate, with many users emphasizing emotional rewards outweigh financial costs.
- Who
- Vikhyat Singh, a content creator
- What
- Estimated the cost of raising a child in India
- When
- In a recent Instagram video
- Where
- India
- Why
- To calculate and discuss the financial side of parenthood
- Total estimated cost
- Rs 1.39 crore
- Pregnancy expenses
- Rs 3 lakh
- Education expenses
- Rs 33 lakh
- Home rent for larger house
- Rs 32.4 lakh
- Additional major costs
- Tuition Rs 9 lakh, Healthcare Rs 5.4 lakh, Entertainment Rs 9 lakh, Clothes Rs 7.2 lakh, Gadgets Rs 4 lakh, Sports Rs 8 lakh, Transport Rs 8 lakh