Cost of Living in Patna

Summary of cost of living in Patna, India:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $1,099.3 (₹104,745.8), excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $306.3 (₹29,190.0), excluding rent.
  • Patna is 78.5% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Patna is, on average, 96.0% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant ₹200.00 150.00-500.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) ₹1,000.00 800.00-2,000.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) ₹345.00 300.00-450.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) ₹190.00 165.00-500.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) ₹575.00 350.00-800.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size) ₹155.00 100.00-300.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) ₹31.25 25.00-60.00
Bottled Water (12 oz) ₹11.75 7.00-20.00
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) ₹59.22 50.00-66.00
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) ₹36.43 25.40-136.08
White Rice (1 lb) ₹22.88 15.88-40.37
Eggs (12, Large Size) ₹102.00 60.00-180.00
Local Cheese (1 lb) ₹283.95 181.44-498.95
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) ₹96.39 54.43-127.01
Buffalo Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) ₹291.81 113.40-453.59
Apples (1 lb) ₹62.21 27.22-72.57
Bananas (1 lb) ₹30.62 22.68-90.72
Oranges (1 lb) ₹43.47 22.68-90.72
Tomatoes (1 lb) ₹18.90 9.07-27.22
Potatoes (1 lb) ₹15.03 11.34-18.14
Onions (1 lb) ₹21.17 13.61-27.22
Lettuce (1 Head) ₹43.00 30.00-60.00
Bottled Water (50 oz) ₹26.11 20.00-30.00
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) ₹600.00 500.00-1,800.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) ₹152.00 100.00-300.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) ₹200.00 80.00-350.00
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) ₹480.00 220.00-480.00
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) ₹30.00 20.00-80.00
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) ₹400.00 300.00-500.00
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) ₹112.50 100.00-150.00
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) ₹28.16 24.14-40.23
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) ₹200.00 120.00-250.00
Gasoline (1 Liter) ₹101.68 101.05-105.00
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) ₹1,300,000.00 1,200,000.00-1,400,000.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) ₹2,833,333.33 2,000,000.00-3,000,000.00
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) ₹3,833.33 2,000.00-6,000.00
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) ₹252.83 200.00-300.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) ₹640.00 501.00-1,000.00
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership ₹2,383.33 500.00-5,000.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) ₹950.00 300.00-1,500.00
Cinema Ticket (International Release) ₹325.00 250.00-450.00
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child ₹4,300.00 1,500.00-15,000.00
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child ₹160,000.00 120,000.00-200,000.00
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) ₹2,266.67 1,000.00-3,500.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) ₹2,400.00 700.00-6,000.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) ₹3,666.67 2,500.00-5,000.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes ₹3,200.00 1,500.00-7,000.00
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre ₹7,863.33 6,000.00-10,000.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre ₹5,263.33 3,000.00-8,000.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre ₹21,916.67 10,000.00-30,000.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre ₹13,040.00 8,200.00-25,000.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre ₹11,273.07 9,293.01-12,263.10
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre ₹4,471.86 3,843.38-5,100.33
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) ₹33,792.37
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 9.46 8.00-10.00

Prices in Patna

This city had 110 entries in the past 12 months by 20 different contributors.
Last update: 1 June 2026
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