What is the cost of living in Bangalore?

The cost of living in Bangalore is 86.2% cheaper than New York City (index: 13.8). Groceries are 74.5% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 79.4% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately INR 29,635 per month. Local purchasing power index is 114.1 (NYC = 100).

🇮🇳 India · #544 of 577 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Bangalore?

Q: Should I move to Bangalore?

Bangalore, India has a cost of living 86.2% cheaper than New York City (index: 13.8). It is ranked #544 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is strong (index: 114.1 vs NYC = 100). Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

86.2% cheaper than NYC, and purchasing power is strong.

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-86.2%

vs NYC

INR 29,635

1-BR, city centre

114.1

Purchasing Power

Strong

Purchasing Power

Cost index: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available (NYC = 100) · Data from March – October 2026

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Cost breakdown: Bangalore

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

13.8 Very affordable

Rent

8.0 Very affordable

Groceries

25.5 Very affordable

Restaurants

20.6 Very affordable

Purchasing Power

114.1 Strong

Rent in Bangalore

1-BR, city centre INR 29,635/mo

1-BR, outside centre INR 16,627/mo

3-BR, city centre INR 75,653/mo

3-BR, outside centre INR 45,111/mo

Save by going outside centre 44% cheaper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

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