He said nearly 30% of his salary goes towards expenses when he stays in Bengaluru, while he is able to save considerably more when working from Patna. An IT professional’s post about the cost of living in Bengaluru has led to a discussion about job opportunities in Bihar.
In an X post, Rahul Kumar Yadav, who works in the IT sector, urged Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary to focus on building a stronger IT ecosystem in the state. . Living in Patna allows him to save a significant portion of his salary, while staying in Bengaluru means spending almost 30% on rent, groceries, travel and other expenses, according to him. Yadav said he works in IT on a hybrid model, which means he spends time working from both cities.
Yadav also urged the state government to develop a strong IT ecosystem instead of making young professionals leave Bihar in search of jobs. “We don’t just want to leave Bihar for opportunities. One user wrote, “This is what my point is. Why can’t Bihar government bring industries in Bihar? If required, we as people from Maharashtra and other states would definitely support you on this issue. But you guys need to stand up and raise your voice. I almost save my entire salary when I was in Patna. Last time I came to Patna, I noticed one thing: cafe culture is growing very fast in the city. I think the government should lift a ban on liquor. There are so many parents funding college life or early career of kids in Bangalore.”
One user said, “100% agree, brother.
We want those opportunities in Bihar,” he said. Another user wrote, “I’ve always said, Bangalore money stays in Bangalore.
