Bengaluru ranks 8th of 10 priced cities in India on cost — $368 a month in essentials, 48% above Kochi, the cheapest. The average net salary of $806 covers that 2.2×. 110.9 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at district level. PM2.5 averages 19.5 µg/m³ a year, 4× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 22°C, Apr 28°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $185 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $321 |
| Groceries | $54 |
| Dining out | $77 |
| Utilities | $38 |
| Local transport | $14 |
| Essentials / mo | $368 |
| Avg net salary | $806 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $493 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $841 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Bengaluru, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $3.14 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $19.89 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $4.24 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.34 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $2.15 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $3.93 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $0.41 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.15 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $0.60 |
| White bread, 500 g | $0.55 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $0.77 |
| Eggs, 12 | $1.06 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $6.85 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $3.75 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.58 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $0.75 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $0.43 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $0.38 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $0.36 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.32 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.52 |
| Monthly transit pass | $14.13 |
| Taxi start | $1.05 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $0.26 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.11 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $27.64 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $10.13 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $4.21 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $17.70 |
| Cinema, one seat | $4.71 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Bengaluru has 110.9 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (district level). That is the 3rd-highest of 10 India cities we track. India's national figure is 109.4, so Bengaluru runs 2 above the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21.6°C | 21.9°C | 65% | 43% | 9 mm |
| Feb | 23.4°C | 23.3°C | 55% | 31% | 4 mm |
| Mar | 26.1°C | 26.6°C | 51% | 34% | 10 mm |
| Apr | 27.5°C | 29.3°C | 55% | 43% | 33 mm |
| May | 26.2°C | 29.2°C | 71% | 72% | 137 mm |
| Jun | 24.5°C | 26.5°C | 78% | 90% | 134 mm |
| Jul | 23.6°C | 25.1°C | 81% | 95% | 178 mm |
| Aug | 23.6°C | 25.4°C | 81% | 92% | 132 mm |
| Sep | 23.6°C | 25.8°C | 80% | 87% | 116 mm |
| Oct | 23.5°C | 25.9°C | 77% | 72% | 131 mm |
| Nov | 22.5°C | 24°C | 77% | 76% | 109 mm |
| Dec | 21.6°C | 22.5°C | 74% | 59% | 39 mm |
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