Cost of living comparison between Bangalore (India) and Bratislava (Slovakia)
| Food | 47% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangalore (India) is 47% cheaper than in Bratislava (Slovakia) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ₨167 (€2.42) | €5.33 | 55% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨146 (€2.11) | €4.69 | 55% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ₨83 (€1.20) | €2.78 | 57% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨26 (€0.37) | €0.93 | 60% |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨41 (€0.60) | €1.65 | 64% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨22 (€0.31) | €1.50 | 79% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨101 (€1.47) | €3.33 | 56% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨117 (€1.69) | €1.11 | 52% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ₨32 (€0.46) | €1.49 | 69% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ₨71 (€1.03) | €0.76 | 36% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨640 (€9.27) | €7.13 | 30% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨52 (€0.75) | €1.26 | 40% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨25 (€0.36) | €0.99 | 64% |
| Housing | 64% | ||
| Housing in Bangalore (India) is 64% cheaper than in Bratislava (Slovakia) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ₨17,603 (€255) | €881 | 71% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨1,773 (€26) | €153 | 83% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ₨1,479 (€21) | €18.99 | 13% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨43,200 (€626) | €579 | 8% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ₨6,458 (€94) | €107 | 13% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨210 (€3.04) | €9.20 | 67% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨319 (€4.62) | €8.80 | 48% |
| Clothes | 45% | ||
| Clothes in Bangalore (India) is 45% cheaper than in Bratislava (Slovakia) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ₨1,817 (€26) | €74 | 64% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ₨1,817 (€26) | €37 | 29% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ₨2,543 (€37) | €75 | 51% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ₨1,884 (€27) | €72 | 62% |
| Transportation | 40% | ||
| Transportation in Bangalore (India) is 40% cheaper than in Bratislava (Slovakia) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨736,700 (€10,669) | €22,063 | 52% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨73 (€1.06) | €1.40 | 25% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ₨910 (€13.18) | €21 | 38% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | ₨174 (€2.52) | €12.70 | 80% |
| Personal Care | 60% | ||
| Personal Care in Bangalore (India) is 60% cheaper than in Bratislava (Slovakia) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ₨116 (€1.68) | €9.11 | 82% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨153 (€2.21) | €4.70 | 53% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨102 (€1.47) | €3.58 | 59% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨188 (€2.72) | €2.63 | 4% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨118 (€1.71) | €1.50 | 14% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨49 (€0.71) | €2.08 | 66% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨191 (€2.77) | €8.88 | 69% |
| Entertainment | 19% | ||
| Entertainment in Bangalore (India) is 19% cheaper than in Bratislava (Slovakia) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨691 (€10.00) | €21 | 53% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨419 (€6.07) | €12.17 | 50% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨950 (€13.76) | €56 | 75% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ₨1,818 (€26) | €44 | 40% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨310 (€4.48) | €5.21 | 14% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ₨91 (€1.32) | €2.60 | 49% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ₨122 (€1.76) | €1.47 | 20% |
| iPod nano 8GB (6th generation) | ₨8,429 (€122) | €160 | 24% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨41 (€0.59) | €0.20 | 189% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ₨1,494 (€22) | €55 | 61% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ₨127 (€1.84) | €3.08 | 40% |
| TOTAL | 47% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2012.
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Cost of living in Bangalore (India) is 47% cheaper than in Bratislava (Slovakia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€3,000
in Bratislava
you would need to make just about €1,586
(₨109,477)
in Bangalore.