Cost of Living in Bihar
Prices in Bihar (First-Level Administrative Unit in India)
Top cities by number of contributors:
Patna - 19 contributors in the past 12 months
Bhagalpur - 4 contributors
Aurangabad - 2 contributors
Purnia - 2 contributors
Muzaffarpur - 2 contributors
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 218.89 ₹ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 965.62 ₹ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 335.26 ₹ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 181.44 ₹ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 320.83 ₹ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 148.18 ₹ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 32.53 ₹ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 13.00 ₹ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 55.71 ₹ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 38.16 ₹ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 22.23 ₹ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 84.16 ₹ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 204.93 ₹ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 101.54 ₹ | |
| Buffalo Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 214.18 ₹ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 65.89 ₹ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 25.52 ₹ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 45.21 ₹ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 21.19 ₹ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 13.15 ₹ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 16.36 ₹ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 36.67 ₹ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 27.00 ₹ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 625.42 ₹ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 161.25 ₹ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 281.25 ₹ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 299.33 ₹ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 31.54 ₹ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 433.33 ₹ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 91.54 ₹ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 32.10 ₹ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 148.90 ₹ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 103.39 ₹ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 1,132,222.22 ₹ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 1,933,333.33 ₹ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 2,932.31 ₹ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 313.45 ₹ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 674.19 ₹ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 1,096.03 ₹ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 679.17 ₹ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 275.00 ₹ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 3,772.22 ₹ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 123,333.33 ₹ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 2,204.71 ₹ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 1,971.88 ₹ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 3,557.89 ₹ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 2,640.48 ₹ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 7,576.36 ₹ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 4,884.76 ₹ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 22,075.00 ₹ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 12,570.59 ₹ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 11,335.95 ₹ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 5,781.64 ₹ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 36,291.87 ₹ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 9.65 | |
Over the last 12 months, 315 data points were contributed by 162 people of this region.
Last update: 25 March 2026
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