Cost of Living

Bangalore, India

Live cost-of-living data for Bangalore — rent, groceries, transport, healthcare and more, sourced and cross-checked by AI and refreshed regularly.

CheapestNew York = 100
11/ 10089% cheaper than New York
+160% rent since Jul 2026
$2,250/mo
Median Income
58/100
Safety
20%
Income Tax
tropical
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

Each score runs 0–100, where higher means pricier. Representative prices shown per category.

Housing
30/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$588/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$294/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,176/month
Food & Groceries
25/100
Milk (1 liter)$0.63/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.06/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$0.85/kg
Transportation
30/100
Monthly Transit Pass$53/month
One-Way Ticket$0.11/trip
Taxi (1 km)$0.32/km
Utilities
28/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$27/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$9/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$8/month
Healthcare
35/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$21/visit
Dentist Visit$27/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$4.79/course
Education
30/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$425/month
International Primary School (yearly)$1,915/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$212/course
Entertainment
35/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$5.32/ticket
Theater Ticket$21.28/ticket
Museum Entry$6.98/ticket
Clothing
30/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$42.55/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$21.28/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$59.6/pair
Personal Care
25/100
Haircut (Men)$5.32/cut
Haircut (Women)$10.64/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$3.19/bottle
Dining Out
28/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$3.19/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$31.9/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$3.7/meal
Childcare
32/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$319/month
Babysitter (per hour)$1.82/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$8.51/pack
Fitness & Sports
30/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$21.28/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$8.51/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$2.13/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

100 Mbps
Internet Speed
$82
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
60/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Koramangala, Indiranagar, Whitefield

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bangalore cheap to live in?

Bangalore has a cost of living index of 11/100, where New York = 100. It is 89% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $400–$560 per month.

How much does rent cost in Bangalore?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Bangalore costs approximately $588/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $294/month.

Is Bangalore good for digital nomads?

Bangalore has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 100 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $82/month. English proficiency is moderate.

What is the average salary in Bangalore?

The median net monthly salary in Bangalore is approximately $2,250 USD. The income tax rate is around 20%.

How does Bangalore compare to New York for cost of living?

Bangalore (cost index 11) is 89% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $2,225/month by moving from New York to Bangalore.

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