Cost of living in Bangalore (India) is 50% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden)
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Food | - 46% | |||
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Food in Bangalore (India) is 46% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Bangalore | Malmo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨625 (78 kr) | 117 kr | - 33% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨339 (42 kr) | 93 kr | - 55% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨242 (30 kr) | 55 kr | - 45% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨59 (7 kr) | 15 kr | - 52% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨98 (12 kr) | 38 kr | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨35 (4.40 kr) | 34 kr | - 87% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨259 (32 kr) | 53 kr | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨196 (25 kr) | 33 kr | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨40 (5.00 kr) | 16 kr | - 69% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨183 (23 kr) | 19 kr | + 21% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨696 (87 kr) | 103 kr | - 16% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨71 (9 kr) | 23 kr | - 62% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨42 (5.22 kr) | 14 kr | - 61% | |
Housing | - 61% | |||
Housing in Bangalore (India) is 61% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Bangalore | Malmo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨45,996 (5,748 kr) | 15,740 kr | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨26,242 (3,279 kr) | 11,553 kr | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,310 (414 kr) | 2,326 kr | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨37,163 (4,644 kr) | 9,190 kr | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨20,887 (2,610 kr) | 6,226 kr | - 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,190 (274 kr) | 410 kr | - 33% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨824 (103 kr) | 359 kr | - 71% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨33,614 (4,200 kr) | 4,279 kr | - 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,502 (1,312 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨467 (58 kr) | 67 kr | - 12% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨535 (67 kr) | 166 kr | - 60% | |
Clothes | - 27% | |||
Clothes in Bangalore (India) is 27% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,776 (347 kr) | 992 kr | - 65% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,920 (490 kr) | 419 kr | + 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,875 (609 kr) | 933 kr | - 35% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,028 (378 kr) | 1,129 kr | - 66% | |
Transportation | - 54% | |||
Transportation in Bangalore (India) is 54% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,178,870 (272,268 kr) | 259,042 kr | + 5% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨106 (13 kr) | 17 kr | - 24% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,294 (162 kr) | 606 kr | - 73% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨362 (45 kr) | 319 kr | - 86% | |
Personal Care | - 23% | |||
Personal Care in Bangalore (India) is 23% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Bangalore | Malmo | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨100 (13 kr) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨261 (33 kr) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨966 (121 kr) | 260 kr | - 54% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨307 (38 kr) | 41 kr | - 6% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨296 (37 kr) | 31 kr | + 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨268 (33 kr) | 28 kr | + 18% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨124 (15 kr) | 28 kr | - 46% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨116 (14 kr) | 21 kr | - 32% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨348 (43 kr) | 295 kr | - 85% | |
Entertainment | - 44% | |||
Entertainment in Bangalore (India) is 44% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Bangalore | Malmo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,586 (198 kr) | 415 kr | - 52% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨741 (93 kr) | 274 kr | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨3,201 (400 kr) | 819 kr | - 51% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,406 (301 kr) | 750 kr | - 60% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨535 (67 kr) | 140 kr | - 52% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨244 (30 kr) | 42 kr | - 28% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨315 (39 kr) | 72 kr | - 46% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨13,617 (1,702 kr) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨5.46 (0.68 kr) | 1.78 kr | - 62% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,956 (244 kr) | 290 kr | - 16% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨292 (36 kr) | 67 kr | - 46% | |
TOTAL | - 50% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,273 prices entered by 107 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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