Cost of living in Bangalore, India

Summary of cost of living in Bangalore

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: ₨154,117
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: ₨71,273
  • Bangalore is the 4th cheapest city in Asia (16 out of 19)
  • Cost of living in Bangalore is cheaper than in 98% of cities in the World (205 out of 210)

List of prices in Bangalore
Current as of Oct 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district ₨380
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) ₨334
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast ₨167
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk ₨55
12 eggs, large ₨110
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes ₨35
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese ₨276
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples ₨206
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes ₨35
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket ₨163
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality ₨1,104
2 liters of coca-cola ₨87
Bread for 2 people for 1 day ₨46
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area ₨52,746
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area ₨30,982
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat ₨4,112
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area ₨24,809
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area ₨15,156
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio ₨9,725
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) ₨834
40” flat screen tv ₨25,916
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) ₨12,137
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) ₨667
Hourly rate for cleaning help ₨766
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) ₨2,562
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) ₨2,494
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) ₨3,949
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes ₨3,178
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new ₨2,201,700
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas ₨104
Monthly ticket public transport ₨1,514
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) ₨314
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) ₨163
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) ₨270
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) ₨824
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) ₨437
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) ₨211
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) ₨320
4 rolls of toilet paper ₨154
Tube of toothpaste ₨71
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city ₨362
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub ₨1,732
2 tickets to the movies ₨688
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) ₨1,722
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert ₨1,599
1 cocktail drink in downtown club ₨930
Cappuccino in expat area of the city ₨359
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) ₨209
Ipad wi-fi 128gb ₨41,956
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) ₨2.28
1 month of gym membership in business district ₨1,677
1 package of marlboro cigarettes ₨335
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 784 prices entered by 91 different people.
Latest price update: October 01, 2023

Bangalore position in our World Ranking

the world
205th
out of 210
asia
16th
out of 19

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

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