Cost of living in Bangalore (India) is 10% more expensive than in Pune (India)
How much money will you need in Bangalore?
Find out with your own Salary Calculation.
Find out with your own Salary Calculation.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,302 prices entered by 129 different people.
Full price comparison, by category
(click to expand each category)
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangalore (India) is 9% more expensive than in Pune (India) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bangalore | Pune | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨431 | ₨362 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨319 | ₨344 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨190 | ₨131 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨54 | ₨65 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨103 | ₨84 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨41 | ₨42 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨243 | ₨230 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨200 | ₨169 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨37 | ₨33 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨155 | ₨167 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨778 | ₨751 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨86 | ₨78 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨48 | ₨40 | + 20% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Bangalore (India) is 16% more expensive than in Pune (India) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bangalore | Pune | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨48,565 | ₨38,712 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨29,330 | ₨25,323 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,908 | ₨10,551 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨31,702 | ₨20,395 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨19,696 | ₨12,870 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,997 | ₨4,655 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨807 | ₨701 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨28,034 | ₨29,037 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨13,432 | ₨14,266 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨604 | ₨468 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨524 | ₨367 | + 43% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Bangalore (India) is 9% cheaper than in Pune (India) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bangalore | Pune | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,519 | ₨2,554 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,362 | ₨2,715 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,057 | ₨4,069 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,139 | ₨3,061 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Bangalore (India) is 9% more expensive than in Pune (India) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bangalore | Pune | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,164,000 | ₨2,003,270 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨108 | ₨110 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,992 | ₨990 | + 101% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨244 | ₨240 | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangalore (India) is 28% more expensive than in Pune (India) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bangalore | Pune | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨152 | ₨124 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨307 | ₨262 | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨787 | ₨786 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨368 | ₨250 | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨261 | ₨155 | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨270 | ₨245 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨196 | ₨159 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨77 | ₨82 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨297 | ₨279 | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangalore (India) is 5% more expensive than in Pune (India) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bangalore | Pune | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,906 | ₨1,300 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨704 | ₨601 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,974 | ₨1,210 | + 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,862 | ₨1,392 | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨644 | ₨570 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨281 | ₨172 | + 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨175 | ₨210 | - 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨41,956 | ₨51,944 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.04 | ₨1.20 | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,602 | ₨1,593 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨224 | ₨319 | - 30% | |
 |
TOTAL | + 10% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,302 prices entered by 129 different people.
Detailed prices for each city individually
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Barcelona, Spain is about the same as in Madrid
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 28% more expensive than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in Brasília is 46% cheaper than in Paris
- Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur is 72% cheaper than in Singapore
- Cost of living in Singapore is 24% more expensive than in Hong Kong
- Cost of living in Mexico City is 40% more expensive than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 7% cheaper than in São Paulo
- Cost of living in Medellín is 5% cheaper than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in Edinburgh is 32% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in London is 75% more expensive than in Madrid
Compare other countries
Are you moving to Bangalore? Do you know how much money you will need there to maintain your current standard of living?
Find out what is the real equivalent in Bangalore of your current salary and improve your chances of a happy relocation.
Get a Salary Calculation for Bangalore
Do you live in Pune? We need your help!
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Nagpur (India)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Pune (India)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Bangalore (India)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Chengdu (China)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Singapore
- Cost of Living, Prices in Bangkok (Thailand)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Kuwait City (Kuwait)
Prices recently added
- 6 eggs, large in Petrolina costs R$ 8 (12 minutes ago)
- 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality in Guwahati costs ₨500 (21 minutes ago)
- 500 g of boneless chicken breast in London costs £5.99 (about 1 hour ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Buenos Aires costs ARS $5,000 (about 1 hour ago)
- 1 pack of marlboro cigarettes in Taipei costs 110 NT$ (about 2 hours ago)
- Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city in Karachi costs ₨700 (about 4 hours ago)