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| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Patna (India) is 32% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨312 (95,728 Bs.S.) | 74,146 Bs.S. | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨356 (109,269 Bs.S.) | 69,876 Bs.S. | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨131 (40,111 Bs.S.) | 19,557 Bs.S. | + 105% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨48 (14,628 Bs.S.) | 12,710 Bs.S. | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨102 (31,420 Bs.S.) | 21,278 Bs.S. | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨36 (11,063 Bs.S.) | 15,975 Bs.S. | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨193 (59,218 Bs.S.) | 20,857 Bs.S. | + 184% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨125 (38,430 Bs.S.) | 43,083 Bs.S. | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨17 (5,354 Bs.S.) | 14,133 Bs.S. | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨92 (28,258 Bs.S.) | 11,922 Bs.S. | + 137% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨676 (207,331 Bs.S.) | 104,093 Bs.S. | + 99% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨84 (25,733 Bs.S.) | 28,301 Bs.S. | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨30 (9,124 Bs.S.) | 8,981 Bs.S. | + 2% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Patna (India) is 15% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨22,014 (6,751,150 Bs.S.) | 9,659,630 Bs.S. | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨12,453 (3,818,897 Bs.S.) | 3,575,150 Bs.S. | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,465 (1,062,632 Bs.S.) | 320,076 Bs.S. | + 232% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨20,280 (6,219,324 Bs.S.) | 5,510,280 Bs.S. | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨10,734 (3,291,854 Bs.S.) | 7,289,760 Bs.S. | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,163 (970,147 Bs.S.) | 307,509 Bs.S. | + 215% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,162 (356,405 Bs.S.) | 241,199 Bs.S. | + 48% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨38,613 (11,841,439 Bs.S.) | 4,774,260 Bs.S. | + 148% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,636 (3,875,110 Bs.S.) | 1,404,260 Bs.S. | + 176% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨239 (73,428 Bs.S.) | 91,545 Bs.S. | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨841 (257,898 Bs.S.) | 170,961 Bs.S. | + 51% | |
| Clothes | + 97% | |||
| Clothes in Patna (India) is 97% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,429 (744,836 Bs.S.) | 394,000 Bs.S. | + 89% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,729 (836,819 Bs.S.) | 377,419 Bs.S. | + 122% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,953 (1,212,296 Bs.S.) | 985,254 Bs.S. | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,602 (797,872 Bs.S.) | 504,980 Bs.S. | + 58% | |
| Transportation | + 192% | |||
| Transportation in Patna (India) is 192% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨687,002 (210,682,727 Bs.S.) | 61,900,900 Bs.S. | + 240% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨74 (22,656 Bs.S.) | 6,371 Bs.S. | + 256% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,375 (421,646 Bs.S.) | 91,221 Bs.S. | + 362% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨199 (60,923 Bs.S.) | 185,622 Bs.S. | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Patna (India) is 20% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨87 (26,751 Bs.S.) | 63,804 Bs.S. | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨191 (58,471 Bs.S.) | 97,945 Bs.S. | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,000 (306,670 Bs.S.) | 214,516 Bs.S. | + 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨200 (61,334 Bs.S.) | 34,865 Bs.S. | + 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨172 (52,874 Bs.S.) | 32,158 Bs.S. | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨211 (64,808 Bs.S.) | 47,134 Bs.S. | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨121 (37,135 Bs.S.) | 31,622 Bs.S. | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨49 (14,939 Bs.S.) | 20,447 Bs.S. | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨300 (91,899 Bs.S.) | 41,774 Bs.S. | + 120% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Patna (India) is 68% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨851 (261,040 Bs.S.) | 139,274 Bs.S. | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨429 (131,642 Bs.S.) | 77,192 Bs.S. | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,435 (440,080 Bs.S.) | 440,293 Bs.S. | - 0% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,850 (567,348 Bs.S.) | 398,105 Bs.S. | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,123 (344,537 Bs.S.) | 86,355 Bs.S. | + 299% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨140 (42,795 Bs.S.) | 21,483 Bs.S. | + 99% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨154 (47,158 Bs.S.) | 19,606 Bs.S. | + 141% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨33,522 (10,280,214 Bs.S.) | 2,713,870 Bs.S. | + 279% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.84 (1,179 Bs.S.) | 2,823 Bs.S. | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,914 (587,012 Bs.S.) | 279,447 Bs.S. | + 110% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨161 (49,379 Bs.S.) | 40,130 Bs.S. | + 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 56% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,385 prices entered by 232 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2019.
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Cost of living in Patna (India) is 56% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela)
For example, you would need at least 46,511,939 Bs.S. (₨151,668) in Patna to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 29,900,000 Bs.S. in Caracas.
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