🇮🇳 India · #526 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Patna

Close to the India average

Ranked #526 of 538 cities · More expensive than 2.2% of cities worldwide

Compared to India average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Patna

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom INR 6,851/mo ≈ $72 INR 5,138/mo ≈ $54 25%
3-Bedroom INR 11,894/mo ≈ $125 INR 8,921/mo ≈ $94 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-1.0% Average
Rent
-3.0% Average
Groceries
-2.4% Average
Restaurants
-1.3% Average
Purchasing Power
-17.3% Weak

Living in Patna: What to Expect

Patna is average by global standards (ranked #526 of 538 cities). It is 1.0% cheaper than the India average, based on 26 cities.

Groceries are average, while dining out is average. Rent offers the best value, while Restaurants is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.

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