Cost of living in Bangalore (India) is 48% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | - 44% | |||
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| Food in Bangalore (India) is 44% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Bangalore | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨431 (57 kr) | 108 kr | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨319 (42 kr) | 84 kr | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨190 (25 kr) | 48 kr | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨54 (7 kr) | 15 kr | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨103 (13 kr) | 36 kr | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨41 (5.40 kr) | 30 kr | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨243 (32 kr) | 52 kr | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨200 (26 kr) | 29 kr | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨37 (4.81 kr) | 12 kr | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨155 (20 kr) | 18 kr | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨778 (102 kr) | 122 kr | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨86 (11 kr) | 20 kr | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨48 (6 kr) | 14 kr | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Bangalore (India) is 54% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Bangalore | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨48,565 (6,366 kr) | 15,007 kr | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨29,330 (3,845 kr) | 10,075 kr | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,908 (643 kr) | 1,053 kr | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨31,702 (4,156 kr) | 9,688 kr | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨19,696 (2,582 kr) | 6,057 kr | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,997 (524 kr) | 410 kr | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨807 (106 kr) | 271 kr | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨28,034 (3,675 kr) | 4,279 kr | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨13,432 (1,761 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨604 (79 kr) | 67 kr | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨524 (69 kr) | 203 kr | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Bangalore (India) is 46% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Bangalore | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,519 (330 kr) | 993 kr | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,362 (310 kr) | 419 kr | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,057 (532 kr) | 1,039 kr | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,139 (411 kr) | 1,260 kr | - 67% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Bangalore (India) is 50% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Bangalore | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,164,000 (152,583 kr) | 259,042 kr | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨108 (14 kr) | 16 kr | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,992 (261 kr) | 582 kr | - 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨244 (32 kr) | 307 kr | - 90% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangalore (India) is 18% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Bangalore | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨152 (20 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨307 (40 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨787 (103 kr) | 261 kr | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨368 (48 kr) | 41 kr | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨261 (34 kr) | 31 kr | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨270 (35 kr) | 28 kr | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨196 (26 kr) | 28 kr | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨77 (10 kr) | 21 kr | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨297 (39 kr) | 274 kr | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangalore (India) is 49% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Bangalore | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,906 (250 kr) | 415 kr | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨704 (92 kr) | 267 kr | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,974 (259 kr) | 819 kr | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,862 (244 kr) | 847 kr | - 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨644 (84 kr) | 138 kr | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨281 (37 kr) | 40 kr | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨175 (23 kr) | 70 kr | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨41,956 (5,500 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.04 (0.14 kr) | 1.78 kr | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,602 (210 kr) | 286 kr | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨224 (29 kr) | 67 kr | - 56% | |
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TOTAL | - 48% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 724 prices entered by 102 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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