Motorbike or Car to Work: Monthly Petrol Cost, and What a Rs 10 Rise Adds
Monthly and yearly petrol for a 20 km commute on five rides, from a 70cc bike to a 1300cc car, and the extra cost of each Rs 10 price rise.
By the TurantTools PK team · Updated 28 October 2026 · 2 min read
If your office is 20 km away, that's 40 km a day there and back. Over 26 working days, this is what petrol costs on different rides.
Motorbike or car: petrol a month
| Ride | km per litre | Petrol a month | A year | Extra a month if petrol rises Rs 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70cc motorbike | 45 | Rs 6,240 | Rs 74,880 | Rs 231 |
| 125cc motorbike | 35 | Rs 8,023 | Rs 96,274 | Rs 297 |
| 660cc–800cc car | 17 | Rs 16,518 | Rs 198,212 | Rs 612 |
| 1000cc car | 14 | Rs 20,057 | Rs 240,686 | Rs 743 |
| 1300cc car | 11 | Rs 25,527 | Rs 306,327 | Rs 945 |
In this example a 1000cc car costs about Rs 13,817 more a month in petrol than a 70cc bike.
When the petrol price changes
- The government usually announces petrol prices every fortnight; the last column shows what a Rs 10 change does to your monthly spend.
- Correct tyre pressure and regular servicing keep your mileage up.
- Sharing the ride with a colleague halves the cost.