Indicative printing rate list for Patna
| Job | Typical quantity | Approx. local range |
|---|---|---|
| Visiting cards, 300 GSM | 100 / 500 / 1000 | ₹200 – ₹1,500 per lot |
| Visiting cards, 350 GSM + matte | 500 / 1000 | ₹800 – ₹2,500 per lot |
| Flex banner, outdoor | per sq ft | ₹10 – ₹20 per sq ft |
| Flyers / handbills, 100 GSM | 1,000 – 5,000 | ₹1 – ₹5 per piece |
| Brochure, A4, 4 pages | 500+ | ₹8 – ₹25 per piece |
| Die-cut stickers, vinyl | 500+ | ₹1.50 – ₹6 per piece |
| Roll-up standee with case | per unit | ₹700 – ₹1,800 |
| T-shirt, printed, cotton | 100+ | ₹240 – ₹450 per piece |
| Mug, 11 oz, full wrap | 12+ | ₹150 – ₹350 per piece |
| A3 poster, 250 GSM | 1 – 20 | ₹100 – ₹300 per piece |
| Bill book (50 pages, duplicate) | 20+ | ₹60 – ₹180 per book |
The five things that move the price
1. Quantity
Printing has a setup cost — plates, screens, file preparation — that gets spread across the run. Doubling quantity never doubles the price; moving from 100 to 1,000 pieces usually cuts the per-piece price by half or more.
2. Paper and material
GSM, coated vs uncoated, art paper vs bond, vinyl vs paper — the substrate is often a bigger share of the cost than the printing itself, especially on small runs.
3. Size
Flex is quoted per square foot, so a 10 × 5 ft banner costs more than four times a 4 × 3 ft one. Posters and brochures scale the same way.
4. Finishing
Lamination, spot UV, foil, die-cutting, binding, eyelets and rounded corners are separate steps, each adding machine time and material. A plain matte card and a foil-stamped card are not comparable jobs.
5. Turnaround
Same-day work interrupts other jobs and is usually priced higher. If your deadline is flexible, saying so is the cheapest way to reduce the invoice.
How to compare two printing quotes
- Confirm the exact size, paper/GSM and whether printing is single or double sided.
- Check the quantity on both quotes — a price for 1,000 and a price for 500 are not comparable.
- Ask whether lamination, cutting and GST are included or extra.
- Ask what happens if the print quality is wrong — is a reprint included?
- Ask the turnaround in writing, including the day the approved file is needed by.
Getting an exact price online
On PrintListo you select the product, size, material and quantity first, and the price appears before you upload anything or pay. That removes the back-and-forth of a phone quote, and the preview you approve is the file that prints. Start from the full product catalogue or a category such as visiting cards.
GST and invoicing
Ask for a proper tax invoice when ordering for a business — you will need it for input credit and for your books. Confirm up front whether the quoted figure is inclusive of GST or exclusive, because a quote that looks cheaper can end up costing more once tax is added.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average printing charge in Patna?
It depends entirely on the job. Indicative local ranges are ₹200–₹1,500 for a lot of visiting cards, ₹10–₹20 per sq ft for flex, ₹1–₹5 per flyer, and ₹240–₹450 per printed t-shirt at 100+ quantity.
Why do printing prices differ so much between shops?
Different paper, different finishing, different quantity assumptions and whether GST is included. Compare quotes only after matching size, GSM, quantity and finish exactly.
Is online printing cheaper than a local press in Patna?
Not always, but online pricing is usually transparent — you see the per-piece price at each quantity before ordering, with no need to collect multiple physical quotes.
Does printing cost less at higher quantity?
Yes. Setup costs are spread over the run, so per-piece price drops sharply as quantity rises — the main reason to consolidate orders instead of reprinting in small batches.
Are GST and delivery included in the price?
It varies by provider. Ask explicitly whether the quote is GST-inclusive and whether delivery inside Patna is free, because both change the final amount.
