Cost of living in Bangalore for a single person

A quick caveat

Costs in Bengaluru vary enormously by neighbourhood, commute and lifestyle. The ranges below are rough monthly figures for a single working professional, to help you plan — not quotes. Check current listings in the areas near your office.

The monthly budget

• --Rent — a room in a shared flat or PG often runs roughly ₹10,000–20,000; a 1BHK on your own commonly ₹15,000–35,000 or more near tech corridors.
• --Food — ₹6,000–12,000 cooking mostly at home with some eating out; much more with daily delivery (cutting food delivery spending).
• --Commute — ₹2,000–6,000 for metro, buses and autos; more if you rely on cabs.
• --Utilities and internet — ₹1,500–4,000 depending on sharing and AC use.
• --Phone, subscriptions and personal — ₹1,500–3,000.
• --Fun and weekends — highly variable; set a number.

Many single professionals land somewhere around ₹25,000–55,000 a month before savings — the spread is mostly rent and how often they order in.

The deposit surprise

Bengaluru is known for high rental deposits — historically several months of rent, sometimes up to ten for unfurnished flats, though many landlords now ask less. Budget for it before you move (relocation budget checklist) and negotiate where you can.

Where people overspend

• --Living far from work to save rent, then spending it on cabs and hours in traffic.
• --Food delivery becoming the default after long days.
• --Weekend plans that quietly double the fun budget.

Compare a PG, a shared flat and co-living on all-in cost before deciding (PG vs flat vs co-living).

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