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Cost of Living in Bengaluru

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Bengaluru, also known as Bangalore, is a major IT hub in India and offers fast internet and strong English communication, making it suitable for digital work and tech-savvy travelers. The city's metro system is modern and efficient, although security checks are common. Uber works reliably in most areas, but airport pickup can be congested, so using a pre-paid taxi for airport transfers is recommended.

Nightlife in Bengaluru is diverse and active, with options ranging from upscale clubs to relaxed social venues. The local food scene is rich, offering a wide range of vegetarian and non-vegetarian choices, and access to shopping and transit is generally convenient within the city. The city is also noted for its parks and green spaces, like Cubbon Park and Lal Bagh, which are popular with both locals and visitors.

One of the biggest drawbacks travelers report is the severe traffic congestion. Travel times can be much longer than expected, especially during peak hours. Despite this, visitors often feel safe and welcomed in the city. Luxury hotel options are available at relatively low prices compared to western standards, making high-end stays more accessible. Overall, Bengaluru is a vibrant and modern city with a few urban challenges.

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1 year ago

Bengaluru, January 4-9, and 13-13, 2020. Had a good time in Bengaluru ( formerly Bangalore). At first I stayed at the Parijatha Gateway Hotel, Near Soap Factory Metro, which was ideal for my purposes. Transit & shopping was nearby, and there was a mall and good food. The Metro in BLR is VERY modern and smooth- be prepared to be patted down (women and men separately) to get into the station, and you can but a metrocard at the ticket window. In Bangalore the internet is VERY fast (it is India's Silicon Valley) and every other person is an engineer... and can chat you up in multiple languages.( their English may be better than yours :). Uber works well inside the city, but I advise a pre-paid taxi from the airport to your hotel (as flagging down your Uber at the airport is a bit difficult because of the congestion there). Now, lets talk about traffic- I have lived in NYC and I can say with authority that, yes, Bangalore has the worst traffic congestion I have ever seen. Any time that Google maps gives you to get anywhere by Auto or bus in Bangalore can be Doubled or Tripled to get the actual time of transit- you can't make this sit up... I am not kidding. All that aside, I never felt unsafe in Bangalore.

Food in Bangalore is varied and tasty... You will have a good variety of Vegetarian and non-vegetarian options available to you. I did not seek out the night life, but there sure are some fancy upscale places if you want them.

My second stay ion the trip was at the Conrad Hilton, which is in a class all by itself but not your everyday Nomad kind of place (My expenses were being covered for that, the price per night is insanely low by western standards, and so if you need some amazing pampering for a night or two, this is your go-to place) . Internet was fast, staff was attentive, scenery can't be beat. Uber back to the airport was easy.

I will return to Bengaluru in the future.

6 years ago

Bengaluru is a city in India which is known for its night life. Nightlife in Bengaluru is very vibrant and colourful. In Bengaluru, you get a lot of options to have fun at night. You can go for a disco night at a famous club or restaurant. You can enjoy the nightlife in Bengaluru and also visit the famous parks, gardens and tourist places.

Bengaluru is located at the foot of the Western Ghats, on the Deccan Plateau. The city is often referred to as the "Silicon Valley of India" and "IT Capital of India" because of the large number of information technology companies that were established in the city in the last decade. The city is also referred to as the "Pensioner's Paradise" because of the large number of pensioners that reside in the city.

Bengaluru is famous in India for its gardens, parks and lakes. You can visit the most famous parks such as Cubbon Park, Lal Bagh and the Bangalore Palace.

6 years ago

✅ Fast internet

✅ Good nightlife

✅ Friendly people

✅ Modern metro

✅ Tasty food

✅ Affordable luxury hotels

✅ Affordable to live

✅ Warm now

✅ Warm all year round

✅ Good air quality today

✅ Nomads.com members liked going here a lot

✅ Many Nomads.com members have been

✅ Spacious and not crowded

✅ Easy to do business

✅ Great hospitals

✅ Democratic

✅ People can speak basic English

✅ Safe for women

✅ Family friendly

✅ Not many people smoke tobacco

✅ Not a lot of alcohol abuse

❌ Severe traffic congestion

❌ Freedom of speech is weak

❌ Not very safe

❌ Not much to do

❌ Not many Nomads.com members right now

❌ Difficult to make friends

❌ Quality of education is low

❌ Roads can be dangerous

❌ Hostile towards LGBTQ+

❌ Marijuana is illegal

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Real (median)

2577°
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2679°
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3187°
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Humidity

nice
67%

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51%

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42%

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67%

sweaty
74%

nice
82%

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81%

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Most common

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☔️ Rain

☀️ Clear

Rain

dry
2mm

dry
7mm

dry
2mm

dry
47mm

rainy
128mm

rainy
84mm

rainy
137mm

rainy
133mm

rainy
132mm

rainy
146mm

dry
33mm

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23mm

Cloud

pockets
25%

pockets
24%

pockets
13%

cloudy
51%

cloudy
64%

cloudy
87%

overcast
92%

overcast
91%

cloudy
86%

cloudy
69%

cloudy
56%

pockets
47%

Air quality

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133 US AQI

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125 US AQI

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80 US AQI

okay
67 US AQI

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okay
82 US AQI

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115 US AQI

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118 US AQI

Sun

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8 UVI

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10 UVI

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11 UVI

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10 UVI

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9 UVI

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7 UVI

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6 UVI

avoid sun
7 UVI

Remote workers

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2,520 people

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1,500 people

1,900 people

2,123 people

2,267 people

2,150 people

2,000 people

2,271 people

3,129 people

Green is good. Red is bad. Values shown are the medians of all daily highs in a month based on past few years, not necessarily current numbers. Remote worker count is estimated based on the total amount of trips logged by Nomads.com members.

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✈️10h

$7,433 / mo

38 Mbps

India

⭐️ OverallAll

💵 Cost 😙 Affordable

📡 InternetWiFi 🏎 Fast

👍 Liked mediocre

👮 Safety mediocre

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🌧 Feels 34° 93° 28° 82° Barely AC 🥵

✈️36min

$1,107 / mo

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Delhi

India

⭐️ OverallAll

💵 Cost 😙 Affordable

📡 InternetWiFi 🏎 Fast

👍 Liked mediocre

👮 Safety bad

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🌥 Feels 41° 106° 31° 87° Some AC 🥵

✈️2h

$1,225 / mo

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⭐️ OverallAll

💵 Cost 😙 Affordable

📡 InternetWiFi 🏎 Fast

👍 Liked good

👮 Safety mediocre

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🌥 Feels 41° 106° 34° 93° Has AC AQI 103 😷

✈️4h

$1,839 / mo

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Singapore

⭐️ OverallAll

💵 Cost 😳 Extremely expensive

📡 InternetWiFi 🏎 Fast

👍 Liked mediocre

👮 Safety good

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☀️ Feels 39° 102° 32° 89° Has AC AQI 85 😷

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⭐️ OverallAll

💵 Cost 😙 Affordable

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👮 Safety mediocre

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🌥 Feels 38° 100° 30° 86° Has AC AQI 3

✈️4h

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⭐️ OverallAll

💵 Cost 🧐 Pricey

📡 InternetWiFi 🏎 Fast

👍 Liked bad

👮 Safety bad

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☀️ Feels 29° 84° 26° 79° Barely AC 🥵 AQI 151 😷

✈️6h

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Berlin

Germany

⭐️ OverallAll

💵 Cost 😳 Extremely expensive

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✈️10h

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Amsterdam

Netherlands

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💵 Cost 😳 Extremely expensive

📡 InternetWiFi 🏎 Fast

👍 Liked mediocre

👮 Safety mediocre

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☀️ Feels 18° 64° 18° 65° AQI 26

✈️10h

$6,785 / mo

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📡 InternetWiFi 🏎 Fast

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👮 Safety bad

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✈️19h

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Values shown are estimated visits by traveling remote workers based on the total amount of trips logged by Nomads.com members. Visits to a place are only counted once per year per user, even if they visit more in that year. Visits are also normalized by overall trips added per month on the site, so if site usage goes up or down it does not affect trends. Not all digital nomads are on Nomads.com, and not all Nomads.com members log their trips. So the data is only indicative.

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🎒 Nomad Score™	4.01/5 (Rank #24) 282 reviews
❤️ Liked by members	👍8 liked it 👎0 disliked it
👍 Quality of life score	Okay
👶 Family score	Okay
🎒 Community score	Okay
🤯 Overcrowding score	0% is nomad here
💵 Cost	😙 Affordable: $1,083 / mo
📡 Internet	😡 Slow: 15 Mbps (avg)
😝 Fun	Bad
⛅️ Temperature (now)	🥵 Hot: 25°C77°F (feels 25°C77°F)
💦 Humidity (now)	😊 Comfy: 85%
❄️ % of buildings with AC	🥵 Very low: 5%
💨 Air quality (annual)	😐 Moderate: 92 US AQI
👌 Safety	Okay
👩 Safe for women	Okay
🌈 Safe for LGBTQ+	Bad
🤮 Food safety*	Good
👮‍♀️ Lack of crime*	Good
🤝 Lack of racism*	Okay
🎓 Education level*	Low
⚡️ Power grid	Very bad
🌊 Resilience to climate change	Good
💰 Income level*	Very low: $142 / mo
🙊 English speaking*	Good
🚶 Walkability	Great
🚦 Traffic safety*	Bad
✈️ Airline scores*	Great
🧳 Lost luggage*	Great
🏥 Hospitals	Good
😄 Happiness*	Bad
🍸 Nightlife	Bad
📶 Free WiFi in city	Bad
🖥 Places to work from	Great
❄️ A/C or heating	Bad
😁 Friendly to foreigners	Okay
🗯 Freedom of speech*	Okay
🎅 Startup Score	Bad

🌍 Continent	Asia
🚩 Country	India
🗓️ Average trip length	22 days
📡 Internet speed (avg)	15 Mbps
⛅️ Weather (now)	🌥 25°C 77°F + 😊 Comfy (85%) = feels 25°C 77°F
💨 Air quality (annual avg)	👎😷 92 US AQI = 🚬 / day
🔌 Power	230V 50Hz
🧔 Best neighborhood to stay	Bommanahalli
🚀 Upcoming neighborhood	Jakkuru
🚕 Best taxi app*	Ola
🚑 Travel medical insurance	Safetywing
💸 100 INR in USD	USD 1.04
🏧 Suggested ATM take out:	INR 10,000 = USD 104
💸 Tipping	Yes, 7%
💳 Cashless	💵 No, cash only (esp. for foreigners)
💻 Best coworking space	Cobalt BLR
🚰 Tap water	🚫 No, not drinkable
♻️ Return rate	👍16% of visitors return
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Population	13,000,000 people
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 GDP per capita*	$1,706 / year
👫 Gender ratio (nomads)	👨 90% 👱‍♀️ 10%
🏞 Foreign land ownership allowed	Yes
⛪️ Religious government	Non-religious
💻 Online electronics shop	Amazon
🏠 Apartment listings	Magicbricks
✈️ Best short-haul air carrier	SpiceJet
✈️ Best int'l air carrier	Air India

💵 Cost of living for nomad	$1,083 / month
💵 Cost of living for expat	$826 / month
💵 Cost of living for family	$1,789 / month
💵 Cost of living for local	$511 / month
🏨 Hotel (median price)	$329 / month
🏡 Airbnb (median price)	$1,264 / month
🏠 1br studio rent in center	$324 / month
🏠 Median home price	$104,493
🏨 Hotel (median price)	$15 / night
🏠 Airbnb (median price)	$41 / night
🏢 Coworking hot desk	$68 / month
🍛 Dinner	$3
🥤 Coca-Cola (0.3L)	$0
🍺 Beer in cafe (0.5L)	$2
☕️ Coffee in cafe	$2
👩‍🏫 International school	$3,903 / year
📱 Mobile data (~10GB)	$1 / month
🚕 Taxi price (avg trip ~3km/2mi)	$1 / trip

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