Cost of living in Bangalore, India

Summary of cost of living in Bangalore

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: ₨175,250
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: ₨86,508
  • Bangalore is the 4th cheapest city in Asia (16 out of 19)
  • Cost of living in Bangalore is cheaper than in 97% of cities in the World (193 out of 200)

List of prices in Bangalore
Current as of Dec 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district ₨322
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) ₨381
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast ₨183
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk ₨55
12 eggs, large ₨102
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes ₨41
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese ₨243
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples ₨209
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes ₨37
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket ₨178
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality ₨861
2 liters of coca-cola ₨95
Bread for 2 people for 1 day ₨49
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area ₨72,104
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area ₨39,399
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat ₨3,525
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area ₨32,215
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area ₨19,103
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio ₨6,815
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) ₨979
40” flat screen tv ₨22,328
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) ₨9,854
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) ₨540
Hourly rate for cleaning help ₨450
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) ₨3,220
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) ₨3,359
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) ₨4,856
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes ₨4,182
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new ₨2,452,960
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas ₨106
Monthly ticket public transport ₨1,580
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) ₨427
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) ₨148
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) ₨387
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) ₨1,039
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) ₨287
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) ₨228
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) ₨484
4 rolls of toilet paper ₨154
Tube of toothpaste ₨97
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city ₨532
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub ₨1,574
2 tickets to the movies ₨806
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) ₨2,267
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert ₨2,050
1 cocktail drink in downtown club ₨1,244
Cappuccino in expat area of the city ₨220
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) ₨341
Ipad wi-fi 128gb ₨50,152
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) ₨1.51
1 month of gym membership in business district ₨2,004
1 package of marlboro cigarettes ₨345
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 861 prices entered by 84 different people.
Latest price update: December 09, 2023

Bangalore position in our World Ranking

the world
193rd
out of 200
asia
16th
out of 19
india
2nd
out of 4

Cheapest and most expensive products in Bangalore compared to other cities:

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2nd
the world
3rd
the world
3rd
the world
4th
the world
5th
the world
5th

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