✦ Cost of living
Bangalore
Bangalore, India
US = 100
In plain terms: Bangalore is about 60% cheaper than a typical US city. A one-bedroom in the centre runs around $350/month.
▤ Category breakdown
Index vs the US average — the line marks 100. Lower is cheaper.
- Housing30−70%
- Food & groceries38−62%
- Transport32−68%
- Utilities50−50%
- Healthcare40−60%
- Goods & services52−48%
Good to know before you move to Bangalore
India's tech capital — a startup and IT engine at a cool upland altitude that gives it India's mildest big-city climate. English is everywhere and costs are very low by global standards; the trade-offs are notorious traffic, patchy infrastructure and rising rents in the tech districts.
- Currency
- Indian rupee (₹ INR)
- Languages
- Hindi, English
- Time zone
- UTC+5.5
- Internet
- 50 Mbps
- English
- Widely spoken
- Safety
- 55/100
- Climate
- ❄ 21°C · ☀ 24°C · 240 sunny days/yr
- Tap water
- Bottled recommended
- Power
- C/D/M · 230V
- Driving
- Left-hand side
- Popular areas
- Indiranagar · Koramangala · HSR Layout · Whitefield
About
“Silicon Valley of India”
India's tech capital — a startup and IT engine at a cool upland altitude that gives it India's mildest big-city climate. English is everywhere and costs are very low by global standards; the trade-offs are notorious traffic, patchy infrastructure and rising rents in the tech districts.
- Currency
- Indian rupee · INR
- Languages
- Hindi, English
- Coordinates
- 12.97, 77.59
- Emergency
- 112
What things cost
Housing
Taxes
30%
Income tax
progressive
18%
VAT / sales
25%
Corporate
$500
Avg net salary
per month
Plus surcharge + 4% cess (effective up to ~39%).
Visas & residency
Employment visa for skilled roles; long-term routes are limited.
✈ e-Visa for tourism from many countries.
Salary threshold applies.
Quality of life
Safety
55/100
Healthcare
62/100
Pollution
68/100
Internet
50 Mbps
Jan avg
+21 °C
Jul avg
+24 °C
Sunny days
240/yr
Walkability
45/100
Public transit
45/100
Family-friendly
55/100
Living there
- English spoken
- High
- Expat community
- Large
- Coworking spaces
- 60
- Tap water
- Not recommended
- Private health insurance
- $30/mo
Popular areas
Relocation & documents
Where to look
Updated: · Sources: Cost/quality survey (placeholder) · Economy: World Bank Open Data (GDP per capita, life expectancy, inflation) · Taxes: national tax authority / OECD (headline figures)
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? Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to live in Bangalore, IN?
Bangalore, IN's cost-of-living index is 40 (US average = 100) — about 60% cheaper than a typical US city. A one-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around $350 per month.
What are the average living costs in Bangalore, IN?
Living costs in Bangalore, IN are about 60% cheaper than the US average — its cost-of-living index is 40 (US = 100). Monthly living expenses scale with that, and housing is the biggest line: a one-bedroom in the centre runs around $350. See the category breakdown above for where the money goes.
What is the average rent in Bangalore, IN?
A one-bedroom in the city centre averages about $350 per month, and around $220 outside the centre.
What taxes would I pay in India?
India has a top income-tax rate of 30% and a VAT or sales tax of 18%. See the taxes section above for the full breakdown.
What is the weather like in Bangalore, IN?
Bangalore, IN averages around +21 °C in January and +24 °C in July, with roughly 240 sunny days a year.
Is Bangalore, IN safe?
Bangalore, IN scores 55 out of 100 on our safety index, where higher means safer.
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Estimates use approximate cost-of-living indices (US average = 100) and are for general guidance only.