Cost of Living in Bangalore
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Bangalore, India.
Overall, the cost of living in Bangalore is significantly below the New York City baseline (composite index 18 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)20
Groceries index24
Dining out index20
Transport index10
Utilities index18
Median annual salary$12,000
Minimum wage$1.00/hr
Est. monthly childcare$280
Est. monthly healthcare premium$40
YoY inflation4.7%
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