Real Incident A viral post by a 22-year-old IT professional in Bengaluru claimed that a comfortable lifestyle in the city now needs a post-tax income of ₹4–5 lakh/month.
Is Bangalore really that Expensive? The IT professional’s budget is higher, reflecting a premium lifestyle. In Bangalore, the average cost of living ranges from ₹60,000 to ₹90,000 monthly.
Breakdown of Average Cost/Mth – Rent (2 BHK) - ₹16,000–₹35,000 – Utilities- ₹3,000-₹5,000 – Groceries- ₹4,000–₹8,000 – Transport (public)- ₹1,500–₹3,000 – School Fees (2 Kids) - ₹10,000–₹40,000 – Househelp- ₹3000-₹5000
Bangalore vs Mumbai – Overall cost of Living in Bangalore is 26.6% lower than in Mumbai. – Rent Prices in Bangalore are 52% lower than in Mumbai.