🇮🇳 India · #518 of 546 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Bangalore

Close to the India average

Ranked #518 of 546 cities · More expensive than 5.1% of cities worldwide

Compared to India average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Bangalore

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom INR 25,593/mo ≈ $266 INR 19,195/mo ≈ $200 25%
3-Bedroom INR 44,547/mo ≈ $463 INR 33,410/mo ≈ $347 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
+1.8% Average
Rent
+3.5% Average
Groceries
+2.3% Average
Restaurants
+3.1% Average
Purchasing Power
+25.8% Very strong

Living in Bangalore: What to Expect

Bangalore is average by global standards (ranked #518 of 546 cities). It is 1.8% more expensive than the India average, based on 28 cities.

Groceries are average, while dining out is average. Groceries offers the best value, while Rent is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is strong — residents can afford more goods and services than in most cities.

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