Wondering how far your salary goes in Bengaluru? Here’s what everyday life costs, in local prices — the numbers that matter when you’re deciding to move or negotiating a package.
What things cost
1BHK apartment (Indiranagar)₹25,000-45,000 / mo
Meal, mid-range restaurant₹500-1,200
Dosa or thali (local)₹80-200
Filter coffee₹30-60
Auto/cab across town₹150-400
Est. single-person monthly₹30,000 (excl. rent)
Good to know
Population
~13 million (metro)
Official language
Kannada (English the working language; Hindi widely understood)
Currency
Indian Rupee (INR, ₹)
Time zone
IST (GMT+5:30)
Power plug
Types C/D/M, 230V
Climate
Pleasant year-round (~900m altitude); monsoon Jun-Sep
A note on budgeting
Rent is usually the swing factor — location and whether bills are included move the number most. Build your estimate from the rent band above, add a monthly living figure, and keep a buffer for one-off setup costs (deposits, a residence permit, a local SIM, first-month transport). Globe Quest turns this into a personalized Bengaluru checklist so nothing setup-related catches you off guard.
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