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About Bangalore
India's Silicon Valley with 10M+ population, Bangalore dominates the IT/tech job market but punishes residents with legendary traffic, high deposits, and rising rents. The city offers the highest salaries in India for tech workers but the cost of living — especially housing — has spiraled post-2020.
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| Category | Mumbai | Bangalore | Delhi NCR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | ₹35,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹22,000 |
| Utilities | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| Maid/Cook | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| Food | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| Transport | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| Mobile/Net | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| Health | ₹1,500 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| Grooming | ₹1,500 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| Fun | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| Total | ₹62,300 | ₹44,100 | ₹45,400 |
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Everything you need to know about cost of living in Indian cities.
For a single person in Bangalore, monthly expenses typically range from ₹22,000 to ₹45,000 depending on lifestyle. A budget lifestyle with shared accommodation costs around ₹18,000-25,000, while a comfortable lifestyle with a 1BHK apartment runs ₹32,000-45,000. Key expenses include rent (₹12,000-25,000 for 1BHK), food (₹6,000-10,000), transport (₹2,000-4,000), and utilities (₹2,000-3,500). Bangalore offers the highest tech salaries in India, which often offsets the living costs.
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