Cost of Living in Bangalore
Updated September 2026. Figures are estimates; see how KITNA calculates.
What does a month in Bangalore cost? It depends most on who you live with and how you live, so here are the numbers by household and lifestyle, then how Bangalore compares.
A single person, moderate lifestyle
About ₹59,500 a month on KITNA's estimates, of which rent is ₹28,000.
Monthly costs by category
Rent
₹28K
Food
₹12K
Transport
₹5K
Utilities
₹4K
Entertainment
₹7K
Healthcare
₹2K
Other
₹3K
The salary that covers it
| Household | Moderate | Comfortable |
|---|---|---|
| Single | ₹10.12L | ₹15.01L |
| Couple | ₹15.8L | ₹23.11L |
| Family, 1 child | ₹19.99L | ₹28.79L |
| Family, 2 children | ₹22.34L | ₹31.52L |
CTC needed to cover estimated costs and save 20% of take-home. Typical rent, one salaried earner, new regime.
How Bangalore compares
Single, moderate lifestyle, monthly
Jaipur
₹36K
Kolkata
₹39K
Ahmedabad
₹40K
Kochi
₹40K
Chennai
₹46K
Hyderabad
₹48K
Pune
₹49K
Delhi
₹57K
Bangalore
₹60K
Mumbai
₹71K
City costs are placeholder estimates while we source data.