Cost of living in Bangalore, India

Summary of cost of living in Bangalore

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: ₨175,282
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: ₨81,812
  • Bangalore is the 4th cheapest city in Asia (10 out of 13)
  • Cost of living in Bangalore is cheaper than in 95% of cities in the World (149 out of 157)
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List of prices in Bangalore
Current as of Nov 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district ₨427
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) ₨371
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast ₨187
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk ₨58
12 eggs, large ₨118
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes ₨44
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese ₨321
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples ₨255
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes ₨47
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket ₨188
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality ₨950
2 liters of coca-cola ₨93
Bread for 2 people for 1 day ₨52
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area ₨63,071
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area ₨38,400
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat ₨7,256
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area ₨27,484
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area ₨17,345
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio ₨7,145
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) ₨893
40” flat screen tv ₨29,892
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) ₨15,124
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) ₨616
Hourly rate for cleaning help ₨1,492
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) ₨2,503
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) ₨2,500
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) ₨4,214
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes ₨3,015
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new ₨2,497,800
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas ₨102
Monthly ticket public transport ₨1,719
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) ₨325
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) ₨122
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) ₨151
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) ₨1,000
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) ₨460
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) ₨222
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) ₨271
4 rolls of toilet paper ₨215
Tube of toothpaste ₨43
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city ₨177
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub ₨1,177
2 tickets to the movies ₨760
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) ₨1,001
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert ₨2,016
1 cocktail drink in downtown club ₨1,621
Cappuccino in expat area of the city ₨201
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) ₨217
Ipad wi-fi 128gb ₨36,951
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) ₨5.89
1 month of gym membership in business district ₨1,934
1 package of marlboro cigarettes ₨352
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 1,057 prices entered by 78 different people.
Latest price update: November 21, 2024

Bangalore position in our World Ranking

the world
149th
out of 157
asia
10th
out of 13

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

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2nd
the world
2nd
the world
2nd
the world
3rd
the world
3rd
the world
3rd

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