Cost of living in Bangalore (India) is 16% more expensive than in Shymkent (Kazakhstan)
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| Food | + 27% | |||
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| Food in Bangalore (India) is 27% more expensive than in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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| Bangalore | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨380 (2,180 KZT) | 1,525 KZT | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨334 (1,913 KZT) | 1,369 KZT | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨167 (957 KZT) | 728 KZT | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨55 (316 KZT) | 252 KZT | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨110 (630 KZT) | 436 KZT | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨35 (201 KZT) | 481 KZT | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨276 (1,581 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨206 (1,181 KZT) | 442 KZT | + 167% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨35 (198 KZT) | 217 KZT | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨163 (932 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,104 (6,329 KZT) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨87 (499 KZT) | 432 KZT | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨46 (264 KZT) | 145 KZT | + 83% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Bangalore (India) is 38% more expensive than in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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| Bangalore | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨52,746 (302,415 KZT) | 124,433 KZT | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨30,982 (177,633 KZT) | 78,037 KZT | + 128% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,112 (23,578 KZT) | 36,229 KZT | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨24,809 (142,237 KZT) | 145,000 KZT | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨15,156 (86,894 KZT) | 57,694 KZT | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨9,725 (55,758 KZT) | 23,103 KZT | + 141% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨834 (4,780 KZT) | 4,212 KZT | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨25,916 (148,586 KZT) | 154,711 KZT | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,137 (69,587 KZT) | 30,008 KZT | + 132% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨667 (3,823 KZT) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨766 (4,392 KZT) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Bangalore (India) is about the same as in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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| Bangalore | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,562 (14,689 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,494 (14,298 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,949 (22,640 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,178 (18,222 KZT) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Bangalore (India) is 16% more expensive than in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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| Bangalore | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,201,700 (12,623,188 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨104 (598 KZT) | 160 KZT | + 274% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,514 (8,681 KZT) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨305 (1,749 KZT) | 2,726 KZT | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangalore (India) is 7% more expensive than in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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| Bangalore | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨163 (936 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨270 (1,546 KZT) | 1,286 KZT | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨824 (4,726 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨437 (2,505 KZT) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨211 (1,208 KZT) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨320 (1,832 KZT) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨154 (881 KZT) | 263 KZT | + 236% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨71 (409 KZT) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨362 (2,078 KZT) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangalore (India) is about the same as in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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| Bangalore | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,732 (9,933 KZT) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨688 (3,944 KZT) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,722 (9,873 KZT) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,599 (9,170 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨930 (5,333 KZT) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨359 (2,060 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨209 (1,199 KZT) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨41,956 (240,549 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.28 (13 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,677 (9,612 KZT) | 9,383 KZT | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨335 (1,922 KZT) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | + 16% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 749 prices entered by 91 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 04, 2023.
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