Cost of living in Patna, India

Summary of cost of living in Patna

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: ₨118,399
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: ₨45,690
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Patna
Current as of Oct 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district ₨506
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) ₨393
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast ₨117
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk ₨55
12 eggs, large ₨92
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes ₨31
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese ₨216
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples ₨132
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes ₨25
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket ₨154
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality ₨960
2 liters of coca-cola ₨102
Bread for 2 people for 1 day ₨32
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area ₨27,492
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area ₨16,810
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat ₨5,409
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area ₨19,355
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area ₨13,549
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio ₨4,002
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) ₨675
40” flat screen tv ₨31,386
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) ₨9,554
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) ₨396
Hourly rate for cleaning help ₨200
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) ₨2,916
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) ₨3,118
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) ₨5,650
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes ₨2,682
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new ₨902,897
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas ₨100
Monthly ticket public transport ₨1,226
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) ₨256
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) ₨83
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) ₨203
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) ₨777
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) ₨262
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) ₨204
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) ₨249
4 rolls of toilet paper ₨163
Tube of toothpaste ₨85
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city ₨341
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub ₨1,028
2 tickets to the movies ₨535
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) ₨1,559
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert ₨2,608
1 cocktail drink in downtown club ₨890
Cappuccino in expat area of the city ₨254
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) ₨166
Ipad wi-fi 128gb ₨33,607
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) ₨10
1 month of gym membership in business district ₨1,686
1 package of marlboro cigarettes ₨241
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 143 prices entered by 12 different people.
Latest price update: October 11, 2024

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