Cost of living in Bangalore (India) is 9% cheaper than in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia)
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| Food | - 11% | |||
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| Food in Bangalore (India) is 11% cheaper than in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Bangalore | Petaling Jaya | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨380 (RM21) | RM17 | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨334 (RM19) | RM16 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨167 (RM9) | RM10 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨55 (RM3.11) | RM7 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨110 (RM6) | RM12 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨35 (RM1.98) | RM4.87 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨276 (RM16) | RM26 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨206 (RM12) | RM8 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨35 (RM1.95) | RM4.72 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨163 (RM9) | RM11 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,104 (RM62) | RM64 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨87 (RM4.91) | RM3.38 | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨46 (RM2.60) | RM3.96 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Bangalore (India) is 14% cheaper than in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bangalore | Petaling Jaya | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨52,746 (RM2,975) | RM3,094 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨30,982 (RM1,747) | RM1,858 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,112 (RM232) | RM303 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨24,809 (RM1,399) | RM2,385 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨15,156 (RM855) | RM1,485 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨9,408 (RM531) | RM158 | + 237% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨834 (RM47) | RM122 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨25,916 (RM1,462) | RM1,309 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,137 (RM685) | RM456 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨667 (RM38) | RM18 | + 113% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨937 (RM53) | RM26 | + 106% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Bangalore (India) is 13% cheaper than in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Bangalore | Petaling Jaya | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,562 (RM145) | RM239 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,494 (RM141) | RM129 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,949 (RM223) | RM279 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,178 (RM179) | RM292 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Bangalore (India) is about the same as in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Bangalore | Petaling Jaya | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,201,700 (RM124,180) | RM160,496 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨104 (RM5.88) | RM1.98 | + 197% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,514 (RM85) | RM95 | - 10% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨320 (RM18) | RM19 | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangalore (India) is about the same as in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Bangalore | Petaling Jaya | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨163 (RM9) | RM14 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨270 (RM15) | RM22 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨824 (RM46) | RM60 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨437 (RM25) | RM23 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨211 (RM12) | RM12 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨320 (RM18) | RM15 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨154 (RM9) | RM4.69 | + 85% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨71 (RM4.02) | RM6 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨362 (RM20) | RM38 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangalore (India) is 15% cheaper than in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bangalore | Petaling Jaya | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,732 (RM98) | RM75 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨688 (RM39) | RM33 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,722 (RM97) | RM273 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,599 (RM90) | RM152 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨930 (RM52) | RM35 | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨359 (RM20) | RM15 | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨209 (RM12) | RM18 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨41,956 (RM2,366) | RM2,097 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.28 (RM0.13) | RM0.34 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,677 (RM95) | RM184 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨335 (RM19) | RM17 | + 10% | |
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TOTAL | - 9% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 785 prices entered by 92 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
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