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Child education fund calculator

Calculate the total cost of your child's education up to the target level after inflation, then how much you need to save each month to cover it.

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The starting cost follows the selected level; you can change it below.

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Set aside each month

Rp 1.464.523

for the next 181 months (15 years until your child starts S1 negeri)

Entry fee when school starts
Rp 41.772.482
Annual cost for 4 years (total)
Rp 387.732.175
Total education cost
Rp 429.504.657
Inflation factor
4,18× today's price
Total deposits
Rp 265.078.593
Gain from returnscontribution from assumed returns — not guaranteed
Rp 164.426.063

If you start now, Rp 1.464.523 per month is enough assuming a 6% annual return.

All calculations run on your device. No numbers are sent or stored.

Assumptions used

  • Default education inflation is 10% per year — historically, Indonesian education costs have risen faster than general inflation. If you have a more certain school figure, use that.
  • A 6% annual return is a conservative assumption for time deposits/money market funds, not a guaranteed return.
  • Costs are calculated until the child graduates from the selected level, not just for the first year.

How the calculation works

  1. 1This year's cost is multiplied by (1 + inflation) to the power of the number of years until the child enrolls.
  2. 2Annual costs are summed for all years of study using the same inflation.
  3. 3That total becomes the target, then the required monthly deposit is calculated using the assumed return.

Frequently asked questions

Why is the result much larger than current school fees?+

Because the cost is calculated for when the child enrolls later, not today. With 10% annual inflation, today's cost roughly multiplies by about 2.6 times in 10 years.

What happens if I save less?+

The shortfall must be covered from cash flow when the child enrolls, usually through a loan. That's why this monthly figure is better treated as a lower bound, not an ideal target.

Do I have to use education insurance?+

Not necessarily. What's essential is the cost target and the discipline to set money aside. Education insurance is useful if you also need life protection, but it usually costs more than saving on your own.

Terms in this calculator

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Supporting reading

  • Children's education fund: how to calculate the target and set it aside

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