Cost of living in Bangalore, India

Summary of cost of living in Bangalore

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: ₨148,858
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: ₨64,258
  • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Bangalore
Current as of Mar 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district ₨625
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) ₨339
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast ₨242
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk ₨59
12 eggs, large ₨98
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes ₨35
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese ₨259
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples ₨196
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes ₨40
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket ₨183
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality ₨696
2 liters of coca-cola ₨71
Bread for 2 people for 1 day ₨42
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area ₨45,996
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area ₨26,242
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat ₨3,310
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area ₨37,163
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area ₨20,887
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio ₨2,190
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) ₨824
40” flat screen tv ₨33,614
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) ₨10,502
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) ₨467
Hourly rate for cleaning help ₨535
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) ₨2,776
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) ₨3,920
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) ₨4,875
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes ₨3,028
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new ₨2,178,870
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas ₨106
Monthly ticket public transport ₨1,294
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) ₨353
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) ₨100
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) ₨261
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) ₨966
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) ₨307
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) ₨296
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) ₨268
4 rolls of toilet paper ₨124
Tube of toothpaste ₨116
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city ₨348
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub ₨1,586
2 tickets to the movies ₨741
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) ₨3,201
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert ₨2,406
1 cocktail drink in downtown club ₨535
Cappuccino in expat area of the city ₨244
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) ₨315
Ipad wi-fi 128gb ₨13,617
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) ₨5.46
1 month of gym membership in business district ₨1,956
1 package of marlboro cigarettes ₨292
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 1,160 prices entered by 92 different people.
Latest price update: March 18, 2024

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