How expensive is Patna compared to the rest of India?

Patna ranks #574 out of 577 cities globally. It is 20.7% cheaper than the India average, based on 28 cities. The rent index is 2.5 and local purchasing power is 59.5.

What is the average rent in Patna?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Patna city centre costs approximately INR 10,168 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to INR 5,923 (saving 42%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around INR 23,516.

Is Patna affordable to live in?

Patna is very affordable by global standards. Groceries are average, restaurants are affordable, and local purchasing power is very weak.

🇮🇳 India · 2026

Kosten van Levensonderhoud in Patna

20.7% onder het India-gemiddelde

Gerangschikt op #574 van 577 steden · Duurder dan 0.5% van de steden wereldwijd

-20.7%

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

-53.7%

Huur

-6.1%

Boodschappen

-21.4%

Koopkracht

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Huurprijzen in Patna

Appartement	Stadscentrum	Buiten het Centrum	Je Bespaart
1-Kamer	INR 10,168/mo ≈ $106	INR 5,923/mo ≈ $62	42%
3-Kamer	INR 23,516/mo ≈ $245	INR 12,498/mo ≈ $130	47%

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Multi-Source Comparison

★ Low Confidence

Patna has a cost of living index of 9.6 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 2 of 3 data sources. Expatistan is left out because it sits more than 15% away from the others.

9.6

Index

Sources

3.9

Gap between sources