🇮🇳 India · #512 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Bangalore

Close to the India average

Ranked #512 of 538 cities · More expensive than 4.8% of cities worldwide

Compared to India average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Bangalore

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom INR 24,168/mo ≈ $254 INR 18,126/mo ≈ $191 25%
3-Bedroom INR 42,056/mo ≈ $442 INR 31,542/mo ≈ $332 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
+1.8% Average
Rent
+3.1% Average
Groceries
+2.8% Average
Restaurants
+2.4% Average
Purchasing Power
+33.0% Very strong

Living in Bangalore: What to Expect

Bangalore is average by global standards (ranked #512 of 538 cities). It is 1.8% more expensive than the India average, based on 26 cities.

Groceries are average, while dining out is average. Restaurants 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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