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London vs Bangalore

Bangalore runs about 79% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 3,198 USD a month.

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London
$4,050/month · United Kingdom
Terry Ott from Washington, DC Metro Area, United States of America · CC BY 2.0
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Bangalore
$852/month · India
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London monthly
$4,050
Index 63 (NYC = 100)
Bangalore monthly
$852
Index 13 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-79%
Bangalore relative to London
Rent gap
$2,180
London costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

LondonBangalore
  • Housing
    Housing: London $2,600, Bangalore $420. Cheaper in Bangalore.
  • Food
    Food: London $617, Bangalore $250. Cheaper in Bangalore.
  • Transport
    Transport: London $282, Bangalore $23. Cheaper in Bangalore.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: London $267, Bangalore $55. Cheaper in Bangalore.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: London $8.03, Bangalore $7.02. Cheaper in Bangalore.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: London $169, Bangalore $65. Cheaper in Bangalore.
  • Other
    Other: London $107, Bangalore $32. Cheaper in Bangalore.
Each row is one category priced in both cities for the same household. The bar is the gap; exact figures are in the table below.
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Full comparison

MetricLondonBangalore
Cost
Total monthly cost4,050 USD852 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)6313✓
Housing2,600 USD420 USD✓
Utilities267 USD55 USD✓
Food617 USD250 USD✓
Transport282 USD23 USD✓
Healthcare8 USD7 USD✓
Lifestyle169 USD65 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,953 USD6,137 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate28.6%26.4%✓
Left over each month1,902 USD5,285 USD✓
Average local net salary3,600 USD✓620 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre2,600 USD420 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre5,200 USD1,000 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre15,000 USD3,000 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety66/100✓62/100
Healthcare84/100✓66/100
Air quality60/100✓32/100
Public transport92/100✓40/100
Walkability90/100✓44/100
English proficiency100/100✓80/100
Nightlife94/100✓84/100
Family friendliness72/100✓66/100
Median broadband90 Mbps90 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature12°C✓24°C
Summer high23°C✓33°C
Winter low3°C15°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,480 h2,400 h✓
Annual rainfall600 mm✓970 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoNo
Beach access90 min✓300 min
CurrencyGBPINR
Time zoneEurope/LondonAsia/Kolkata

Bangalore runs about 79% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 3,198 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is London or Bangalore cheaper?

Bangalore runs about 79% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 3,198 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Bangalore compared with London?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $5,953 a month in London and $6,137 in Bangalore, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, London or Bangalore?

London scores 66/100 on safety and 84/100 on healthcare; Bangalore scores 62 and 66. London averages 12°C against 24°C in Bangalore.