Cost of living in Bangalore (India) is 77% cheaper than in New York City (United States)
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| Food | - 72% | |||
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| Food in Bangalore (India) is 72% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Bangalore | New York City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨380 ($4.57) | $22 | - 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨334 ($4.01) | $12 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨167 ($2.01) | $7 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨55 ($0.66) | $1.53 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨110 ($1.32) | $6 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨35 ($0.42) | $6 | - 93% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨276 ($3.31) | $8 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨206 ($2.48) | $4.40 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨35 ($0.42) | $2.42 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨163 ($1.95) | $4.53 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,104 ($13) | $23 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨87 ($1.05) | $3.12 | - 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨46 ($0.55) | $3.70 | - 85% | |
| Housing | - 86% | |||
| Housing in Bangalore (India) is 86% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨52,746 ($634) | $5,301 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨30,982 ($372) | $3,403 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,112 ($49) | $183 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨24,809 ($298) | $4,018 | - 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨15,156 ($182) | $2,364 | - 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨9,725 ($117) | $124 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨834 ($10) | $68 | - 85% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨25,916 ($311) | $353 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,137 ($146) | $142 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨667 ($8) | $16 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨766 ($9) | $25 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 51% | |||
| Clothes in Bangalore (India) is 51% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,562 ($31) | $69 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,494 ($30) | $49 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,949 ($47) | $113 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,178 ($38) | $168 | - 77% | |
| Transportation | - 71% | |||
| Transportation in Bangalore (India) is 71% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,201,700 ($26,457) | $28,495 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨104 ($1.25) | $1.06 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,514 ($18) | $130 | - 86% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨305 ($3.67) | $37 | - 90% | |
| Personal Care | - 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangalore (India) is 75% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨163 ($1.96) | $8 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨270 ($3.24) | $20 | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨824 ($10) | $109 | - 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨437 ($5.25) | $10 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨211 ($2.53) | $5.04 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨320 ($3.84) | $8 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨154 ($1.85) | $8 | - 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨71 ($0.86) | $2.30 | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨362 ($4.36) | $35 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 73% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangalore (India) is 73% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Bangalore | New York City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,732 ($21) | $74 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨688 ($8) | $36 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,722 ($21) | $264 | - 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,599 ($19) | $142 | - 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨930 ($11) | $19 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨359 ($4.32) | $6 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨209 ($2.51) | $9 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨41,956 ($504) | $580 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.28 ($0.03) | $0.18 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,677 ($20) | $132 | - 85% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨335 ($4.03) | $16 | - 74% | |
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TOTAL | - 77% | ||
These prices were last updated on October 04, 2023.
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