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Patna Paradox: Rs 65k Salary Beats Rs 1.5 Lakh in Bengaluru, Internet Curious

The post sparked debate online about the cost of living in big cities.(representative image)

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News18•14-03-2026, 12:38

Patna Paradox: Rs 65k Salary Beats Rs 1.5 Lakh in Bengaluru, Internet Curious

•An AI engineer moved from Bengaluru to Patna for a Rs 65,000/month role, finding a better quality of life.
•Despite a lower salary, he saved Rs 35,000-40,000 monthly due to significantly lower living costs in Patna.
•Expenses like a 2BHK rent (Rs 14k), food (Rs 6k), and commute (Rs 2k) were much lower than in Bengaluru.
•The post highlighted "Tier-2" city advantages like no bridge tolls, cheaper entertainment, and less social pressure.
•The story sparked a viral online debate about the cost of living in smaller cities versus major tech hubs.

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