Cost of Living in Bangalore, India

Bangalore has a cost of living index of 43/100 (New York = 100). It is 57% cheaper than New York. Data sourced live via AI — updated regularly.

43/100
Cost Index
$2,200/mo
Median Income
65/100
Safety Index
tropical
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

HousingScore: 45/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$226/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$127/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$473/month
Food & GroceriesScore: 30/100
Milk (1 liter)$0.99/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.01/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$0.55/kg
Dining OutScore: 35/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$3.3/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$22/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$3.08/meal
TransportationScore: 25/100
Monthly Transit Pass$18/month
One-Way Ticket$0.55/trip
Taxi (1 km)$0.33/km
UtilitiesScore: 25/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$32/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$16/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$8/month
HealthcareScore: 40/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$22/visit
Dentist Visit$33/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$4/course
EntertainmentScore: 35/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$4.4/ticket
Theater Ticket$16.5/ticket
Museum Entry$5.5/ticket
FitnessScore: 30/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$16.5/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$5.5/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$2.2/entry
Personal CareScore: 30/100
Haircut (Men)$3.3/cut
Haircut (Women)$8.8/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$1.65/bottle
ClothingScore: 40/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$38/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$22/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$66/pair

Digital Nomad Profile

45 Mbps
Internet Speed
$150
Coworking/Month
fair
Café WiFi
high
English Level
large
Nomad Community
55/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Indiranagar, Koramangala, Whitefield

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bangalore cheap to live in?

Bangalore has a cost of living index of 43/100, where New York = 100. It is 57% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $860–$1,204 per month.

How much does rent cost in Bangalore?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Bangalore costs approximately $226/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $127/month.

Is Bangalore good for digital nomads?

Bangalore has a large digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 45 Mbps, café wifi reliability is fair, and coworking spaces run about $150/month. English proficiency is high.

What is the average salary in Bangalore?

The median net monthly salary in Bangalore is approximately $2,200 USD. The income tax rate is around 13%.

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

Bangalore (cost index 43) is 57% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,425/month by moving from New York to Bangalore.

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