Bangalore (Karnataka) travel budget

Bangalore (Karnataka): calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Bangalore (Karnataka)

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Bangalore (Karnataka) for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 28 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 5.5 per person
  • $ 2.2 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 606* (50918 Rs.)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 42 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 13 per person
  • $ 3.9 per person
  • $ 4.8 per person

Total budget:

$ 1185* (99666 Rs.)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 69 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 22 per person
  • $ 6.6 per person
  • $ 9.6 per person

Total budget:

$ 2013* (169288 Rs.)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Bangalore (Karnataka) compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Bangalore (Karnataka) in 2024 is 59% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Bangalore (Karnataka) in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Bangalore (Karnataka) by expense type

Restaurant budget in Bangalore (Karnataka)

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Bangalore (Karnataka) is 62% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 3.6/person
($ 1.4 to $ 8.3)

82% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 12/person
($ 5.9 to $ 19)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 4.2/person
($ 3.6 to $ 5.9)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Local beer
Local beer
$ 2.4 for 500ml
($ 1.6 to $ 4.8)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.7 for 330ml
($ 2.2 to $ 5.9)

5% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.3/cup
($ 1 to $ 4.2)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.4/can
($ 0.3 to $ 0.8)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.2/bottle
($ 0.1 to $ 0.2)

91% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Bangalore (Karnataka)

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Bangalore (Karnataka) is 55% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 68/night
($ 8.8 to $ 255)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 178
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 46/night
($ 10 to $ 431)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 160
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 38/night
($ 14 to $ 141)

84% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 235
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 101/night
($ 29 to $ 415)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 317
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 242/night
($ 77 to $ 743)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 461
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 68/month
($ 8.8 to $ 253)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 170
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 147/month
($ 16 to $ 1015)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 248
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 160/month
($ 20 to $ 777)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 214
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 61/month
($ 14 to $ 204)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 229
Family room
Family room
$ 176/month
($ 21 to $ 961)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 214

Supermarket food budget in Bangalore (Karnataka)

On average, the price of supermarket food in Bangalore (Karnataka) is 71% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 0.7/litre
($ 0.4 to $ 0.9)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 0.5/500g
($ 0.4 to $ 0.9)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 0.9/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 1.2)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1.1/12 eggs
($ 0.8 to $ 1.6)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 4.1/kg
($ 2.4 to $ 5.9)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 2.8/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 4.8)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 0.5/kg
($ 0.3 to $ 1)

88% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.5/kg
($ 0.3 to $ 0.8)

82% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.3
($ 0.2 to $ 0.4)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Bangalore (Karnataka)

On average, the price of transport in Bangalore (Karnataka) is 54% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.5/ticket
($ 0.3 to $ 1.2)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.3/km
($ 0.2 to $ 0.5)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.3)

28% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 1.2
($ 0.8 to $ 2.4)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 17/24hrs
($ 15 to $ 19)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 72

Leisure activity budget in Bangalore (Karnataka)

On average, budget for leisure activities in Bangalore (Karnataka) is 69% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 4.8/ticket
($ 3.6 to $ 8.3)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 5.8/hr
($ 3 to $ 7.1)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Bangalore (Karnataka)

On average, shopping budget in Bangalore (Karnataka) is 42% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 4.3/pack
($ 4.1 to $ 4.8)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 33
($ 19 to $ 49)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 31
($ 12 to $ 61)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

Sydney → Bangalore (Karnataka)
Sydney → Bangalore (Karnataka)
Sydney → Bangalore (Karnataka)
$ 923
(fair price: $ 747)
Melbourne → Bangalore (Karnataka)
Melbourne → Bangalore (Karnataka)
Melbourne → Bangalore (Karnataka)
$ 782
(fair price: $ 665)
London → Bangalore (Karnataka)
London → Bangalore (Karnataka)
London → Bangalore (Karnataka)
$ 811
(fair price: $ 674)
Toronto → Bangalore (Karnataka)
Toronto → Bangalore (Karnataka)
Toronto → Bangalore (Karnataka)
$ 1486
(fair price: $ 1327)
New York City → Bangalore (Karnataka)
New York City → Bangalore (Karnataka)
New York City → Bangalore (Karnataka)
$ 1173
(fair price: $ 1012)
Manchester → Bangalore (Karnataka)
Manchester → Bangalore (Karnataka)
Manchester → Bangalore (Karnataka)
$ 837
(fair price: $ 694)

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About this information on the cost of living in Bangalore (Karnataka)

The information about the cost of living in Bangalore (Karnataka) shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Bangalore (Karnataka) was updated on 09-10-2024.

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