Cost of living in Patna, India vs Curitiba, Brazil
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Food | - 0% | |||
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Food in Patna (India) is about the same as in Curitiba (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨290 (R$ 21) | R$ 25 | - 13% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨386 (R$ 29) | R$ 30 | - 4% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨149 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 58% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨49 (R$ 3.59) | R$ 3.51 | + 2% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨99 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨38 (R$ 2.79) | R$ 4.88 | - 43% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨174 (R$ 13) | R$ 17 | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨132 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨22 (R$ 1.60) | R$ 3.28 | - 51% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨103 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.76 | + 60% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨715 (R$ 53) | R$ 39 | + 34% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨81 (R$ 5.99) | R$ 7 | - 14% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨29 (R$ 2.17) | R$ 3.35 | - 35% | |
Housing | - 26% | |||
Housing in Patna (India) is 26% cheaper than in Curitiba (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨21,013 (R$ 1,552) | R$ 2,437 | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨12,514 (R$ 925) | R$ 1,757 | - 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,801 (R$ 281) | R$ 531 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨16,831 (R$ 1,243) | R$ 1,993 | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨11,008 (R$ 813) | R$ 1,172 | - 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,777 (R$ 279) | R$ 236 | + 18% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,105 (R$ 82) | R$ 89 | - 8% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨34,696 (R$ 2,563) | R$ 1,760 | + 46% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨8,335 (R$ 616) | R$ 453 | + 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨275 (R$ 20) | R$ 23 | - 11% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨164 (R$ 12) | R$ 18 | - 33% | |
Clothes | - 3% | |||
Clothes in Patna (India) is about the same as in Curitiba (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,554 (R$ 189) | R$ 251 | - 25% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,663 (R$ 197) | R$ 180 | + 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,367 (R$ 323) | R$ 349 | - 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,570 (R$ 190) | R$ 236 | - 20% | |
Transportation | - 51% | |||
Transportation in Patna (India) is 51% cheaper than in Curitiba (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨740,714 (R$ 54,724) | R$ 114,642 | - 52% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨77 (R$ 5.72) | R$ 4.14 | + 38% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨930 (R$ 69) | R$ 229 | - 70% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨205 (R$ 15) | R$ 44 | - 65% | |
Personal Care | - 28% | |||
Personal Care in Patna (India) is 28% cheaper than in Curitiba (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨90 (R$ 7) | R$ 17 | - 61% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨190 (R$ 14) | R$ 57 | - 75% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨644 (R$ 48) | R$ 217 | - 78% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨273 (R$ 20) | R$ 14 | + 45% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨186 (R$ 14) | R$ 12 | + 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨213 (R$ 16) | R$ 16 | + 0% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨147 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.61 | + 94% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨60 (R$ 4.44) | R$ 3.79 | + 17% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨248 (R$ 18) | R$ 40 | - 54% | |
Entertainment | + 27% | |||
Entertainment in Patna (India) is 27% more expensive than in Curitiba (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨870 (R$ 64) | R$ 99 | - 35% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨437 (R$ 32) | R$ 44 | - 26% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,574 (R$ 116) | R$ 309 | - 62% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,018 (R$ 149) | R$ 218 | - 32% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,011 (R$ 75) | R$ 25 | + 196% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨159 (R$ 12) | R$ 11 | + 2% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨128 (R$ 9) | R$ 9 | + 1% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨42,316 (R$ 3,126) | R$ 3,499 | - 11% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨39 (R$ 2.87) | R$ 0.89 | + 223% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,989 (R$ 147) | R$ 126 | + 16% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨172 (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 33% | |
TOTAL | - 19% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Patna (India) is 19% cheaper than in Curitiba (Brazil)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require R$ 7,200 in Curitiba you would need to make just about R$ 5,799 (₨78,487) in Patna.
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