Cost of living in Bangalore, India

Summary of cost of living in Bangalore

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: ₨163,445
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: ₨79,243
  • Bangalore is the 3rd cheapest city in Asia (6 out of 8)
  • Bangalore is the 4th cheapest city in the World (141 out of 144)

List of prices in Bangalore
Current as of Jul 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district ₨321
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) ₨354
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast ₨194
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk ₨56
12 eggs, large ₨114
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes ₨40
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese ₨302
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples ₨235
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes ₨44
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket ₨178
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality ₨1,019
2 liters of coca-cola ₨84
Bread for 2 people for 1 day ₨49
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area ₨62,117
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area ₨38,169
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat ₨5,737
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area ₨27,437
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area ₨16,842
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio ₨8,347
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) ₨903
40” flat screen tv ₨28,648
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) ₨12,304
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) ₨583
Hourly rate for cleaning help ₨1,475
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) ₨2,503
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) ₨2,500
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) ₨4,214
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes ₨3,015
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new ₨1,672,680
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas ₨104
Monthly ticket public transport ₨1,719
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) ₨309
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) ₨122
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) ₨151
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) ₨1,000
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) ₨460
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) ₨222
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) ₨271
4 rolls of toilet paper ₨215
Tube of toothpaste ₨43
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city ₨177
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub ₨1,177
2 tickets to the movies ₨760
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) ₨1,001
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert ₨2,016
1 cocktail drink in downtown club ₨1,621
Cappuccino in expat area of the city ₨201
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) ₨217
Ipad wi-fi 128gb ₨35,187
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) ₨5.86
1 month of gym membership in business district ₨1,934
1 package of marlboro cigarettes ₨352
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 448 prices entered by 49 different people.
Latest price update: July 09, 2025

Bangalore position in our World Ranking

the world
141st
out of 144
asia
6th
out of 8

Cheapest and most expensive products in Bangalore compared to other cities:

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