Cost of Living in Patna
Summary of cost of living in Patna, India:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,122.7$ (101,716.2₹), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 313.5$ (28,406.2₹), excluding rent.
- Patna is 76.5% less expensive than Los Angeles (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Patna is, on average, 96.2% lower than in Los Angeles.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 200.00 ₹ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 1,000.00 ₹ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 345.00 ₹ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 190.00 ₹ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 575.00 ₹ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 155.00 ₹ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 31.25 ₹ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 12.40 ₹ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 59.67 ₹ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 36.43 ₹ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 22.88 ₹ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 102.00 ₹ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 283.95 ₹ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 96.39 ₹ | |
| Buffalo Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 259.46 ₹ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 62.21 ₹ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 30.62 ₹ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 43.47 ₹ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 18.90 ₹ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 15.03 ₹ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 21.17 ₹ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 43.00 ₹ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 26.11 ₹ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 600.00 ₹ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 152.00 ₹ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 200.00 ₹ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 220.00 ₹ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 30.00 ₹ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 400.00 ₹ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 100.00 ₹ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 28.16 ₹ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 200.00 ₹ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 101.78 ₹ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 1,300,000.00 ₹ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 2,833,333.33 ₹ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 3,833.33 ₹ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 252.83 ₹ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 640.00 ₹ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 2,383.33 ₹ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 637.50 ₹ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 325.00 ₹ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 4,300.00 ₹ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 160,000.00 ₹ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 2,266.67 ₹ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 2,400.00 ₹ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 3,666.67 ₹ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 3,200.00 ₹ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 7,863.33 ₹ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 5,263.33 ₹ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 21,916.67 ₹ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 13,040.00 ₹ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 11,273.07 ₹ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 4,471.86 ₹ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 30,573.80 ₹ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 9.13 | |
Prices in Patna
This city had 95 entries in the past 12 months by 17 different contributors.
Last update: 21 December 2025
Last update: 21 December 2025
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