Cost of living in Bangalore (India) is about the same as in Szeged (Hungary)
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Food | - 13% | |||
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Food in Bangalore (India) is 13% cheaper than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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Bangalore | Szeged | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨293 (1,291 Ft) | 2,168 Ft | - 40% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨335 (1,475 Ft) | 1,565 Ft | - 6% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨168 (740 Ft) | 722 Ft | + 2% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨49 (217 Ft) | 346 Ft | - 37% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨104 (457 Ft) | 767 Ft | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨42 (186 Ft) | 936 Ft | - 80% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨254 (1,117 Ft) | 1,559 Ft | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨209 (922 Ft) | 465 Ft | + 98% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨35 (152 Ft) | 305 Ft | - 50% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨157 (692 Ft) | 295 Ft | + 135% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨723 (3,186 Ft) | 1,156 Ft | + 176% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨87 (382 Ft) | 472 Ft | - 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨43 (191 Ft) | 185 Ft | + 3% | |
Housing | + 9% | |||
Housing in Bangalore (India) is 9% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨46,434 (204,594 Ft) | 158,234 Ft | + 29% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨28,487 (125,519 Ft) | 87,157 Ft | + 44% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,060 (17,888 Ft) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨20,573 (90,647 Ft) | 81,243 Ft | + 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨12,478 (54,978 Ft) | 50,655 Ft | + 9% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,381 (10,491 Ft) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨835 (3,681 Ft) | 3,506 Ft | + 5% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨27,215 (119,915 Ft) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,866 (52,284 Ft) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨688 (3,033 Ft) | 3,057 Ft | - 1% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨486 (2,141 Ft) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 9% | |||
Clothes in Bangalore (India) is 9% cheaper than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,357 (10,387 Ft) | 19,084 Ft | - 46% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,415 (10,642 Ft) | 9,758 Ft | + 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,933 (17,329 Ft) | 21,493 Ft | - 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,031 (13,357 Ft) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 9% | |||
Transportation in Bangalore (India) is 9% cheaper than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,163,640 (5,127,193 Ft) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨105 (464 Ft) | 464 Ft | + 0% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,464 (6,452 Ft) | 7,157 Ft | - 10% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨313 (1,378 Ft) | 4,451 Ft | - 69% | |
Personal Care | + 1% | |||
Personal Care in Bangalore (India) is about the same as in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨78 (344 Ft) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨265 (1,166 Ft) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨783 (3,450 Ft) | 11,746 Ft | - 71% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨393 (1,731 Ft) | 1,039 Ft | + 67% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨209 (922 Ft) | 780 Ft | + 18% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨244 (1,077 Ft) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨196 (864 Ft) | 399 Ft | + 117% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨61 (270 Ft) | 425 Ft | - 37% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨414 (1,824 Ft) | 1,872 Ft | - 3% | |
Entertainment | - 0% | |||
Entertainment in Bangalore (India) is about the same as in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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Bangalore | Szeged | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨2,093 (9,222 Ft) | 5,199 Ft | + 77% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨691 (3,043 Ft) | 2,887 Ft | + 5% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,834 (8,080 Ft) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,696 (7,474 Ft) | 7,668 Ft | - 3% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨580 (2,553 Ft) | 1,310 Ft | + 95% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨161 (710 Ft) | 482 Ft | + 47% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨170 (751 Ft) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨41,832 (184,320 Ft) | 152,980 Ft | + 20% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨0.98 (4 Ft) | 36 Ft | - 88% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,729 (7,618 Ft) | 7,867 Ft | - 3% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨169 (746 Ft) | 1,103 Ft | - 32% | |
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TOTAL | - 4% |

These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
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