India
India's Silicon Valley, a cosmopolitan tech hub with a pleasant climate, craft beer scene, and a young, progressive energy. Known for its parks and startup culture.
#179 of 250
58% below average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 597
Based on NYC = 100 index
Bangalore is the 179. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 597 for one adult.
Cheaper here than almost anywhere else is transportation, 97% below the median: taxi 1km $ 0.16. You also get off lightly on healthcare, basic grocery basket.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
38 prices on this page come from live scrapers (11 sources, observed October 5, 2026 to October 13, 2026). They are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit CostCompass and link this page.
CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Bangalore, India. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/bangalore. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR Apartment (city-wide) | 330.77 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Asian property portals (per-listing) |
| 3BR Apartment (city-wide) | 840.04 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Asian property portals (per-listing) |
| Chicken Breast (1kg) | 2.42 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | StarQuik (Star Bazaar) |
| Fish Fillet (1kg) | 4.07 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | StarQuik (Star Bazaar) |
| Milk (1 liter) | 0.53 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | StarQuik (Star Bazaar), WFP food prices |
| Yogurt (150g) | 0.16 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | StarQuik (Star Bazaar) |
| Cheese (1kg) | 5.37 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | StarQuik (Star Bazaar) |
| Butter (200g) | 1.27 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | StarQuik (Star Bazaar) |
| Eggs (12) | 1.05 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | StarQuik (Star Bazaar) |
| Bread (500g) | 0.77 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | StarQuik (Star Bazaar) |
| Pasta (500g) | 0.51 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | StarQuik (Star Bazaar) |
| Rice (1kg) | 0.95 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | StarQuik (Star Bazaar), WFP food prices |
| Potatoes (1kg) | 0.29 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | StarQuik (Star Bazaar), WFP food prices |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | 0.31 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | StarQuik (Star Bazaar), WFP food prices |
| Bell Peppers (1kg) | 0.61 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | StarQuik (Star Bazaar) |
| Carrots (1kg) | 0.69 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | StarQuik (Star Bazaar) |
| Onions (1kg) | 0.51 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | StarQuik (Star Bazaar), WFP food prices |
| Garlic (1kg) | 3.49 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | StarQuik (Star Bazaar) |
| Apples (1kg) | 1.98 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | StarQuik (Star Bazaar) |
| Banana (1kg) | 0.42 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | StarQuik (Star Bazaar), WFP food prices |
| Oranges (1kg) | 1.20 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | StarQuik (Star Bazaar) |
| Lentils (1kg) | 1.34 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | StarQuik (Star Bazaar), WFP food prices |
| Sunflower Oil (1L) | 1.84 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | StarQuik (Star Bazaar) |
| Flour (1kg) | 0.49 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | StarQuik (Star Bazaar), WFP food prices |
| Sugar (1kg) | 0.55 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | StarQuik (Star Bazaar), WFP food prices |
| Coffee (250g) | 2.09 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | StarQuik (Star Bazaar) |
| Water (1.5 liter) | 0.16 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | StarQuik (Star Bazaar) |
| Orange Juice (1L) | 1.41 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | StarQuik (Star Bazaar) |
| Imported Beer (0.33L) | 4.29 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Pub & Bar Drinks Menus |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | 8.39 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Asian national operators |
| Fitness Club (Monthly) | 37.01 / month | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Gym Chains, Asia Entertainment Chains |
| Doctor Visit (15 min) | 8.14 / visit | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Private Clinics & Telehealth |
| Cold Medicine (6 days) | 0.44 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Global Local Pharmacies |
| Antibiotics (12 doses) | 0.38 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Global Local Pharmacies |
| Jeans (Levis or Similar) | 36.65 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Uniqlo |
| Summer Dress (Chain Store) | 41.90 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Uniqlo |
| Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas) | 16.08 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Local Shoe Stores (world) |
| Business Shoes (Leather) | 15.54 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-05 | Local Shoe Stores (world) |
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