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Bangalore (Karnataka) travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Bangalore (Karnataka)

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

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

Cost of living in Bangalore (Karnataka) compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Bangalore (Karnataka) in 2025 is 57% 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 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Bangalore (Karnataka) by expense type

Restaurant budget in Bangalore (Karnataka)

Lunch

$ 3.9/person
($ 1.6 to $ 7.7)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

3 course dinner

$ 12/person
($ 6.5 to $ 27)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40

McDonald's meal

$ 4.5/person
($ 3.9 to $ 6.5)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Local beer

$ 2.6 for 500ml
($ 1.9 to $ 4.5)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.4

Imported beer

$ 3.9 for 330ml
($ 2.3 to $ 6.5)

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4% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Cappuccino

$ 2.5/cup
($ 1 to $ 4.5)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.5

Fizzy drink

$ 0.5/can
($ 0.3 to $ 0.7)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Water bottle

$ 0.2/bottle
($ 0.1 to $ 0.2)

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91% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Bangalore (Karnataka)

1-star hotel

$ 71/night
($ 9.1 to $ 264)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 173

2-star hotel

$ 49/night
($ 11 to $ 448)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164

3-star hotel

$ 36/night
($ 14 to $ 116)

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85% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 241

4-star hotel

$ 108/night
($ 27 to $ 438)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 337

5-star hotel

$ 257/night
($ 83 to $ 818)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 542

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 71/month
($ 9.1 to $ 263)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 173

Room with kitchen

$ 146/month
($ 15 to $ 1127)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 257

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 172/month
($ 20 to $ 863)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 219

Cottage or guest house

$ 56/month
($ 15 to $ 167)

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77% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 246

Family room

$ 190/month
($ 22 to $ 1154)

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11% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 214

Supermarket food budget in Bangalore (Karnataka)

Milk

$ 0.7/litre
($ 0.5 to $ 0.9)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 0.7/500g
($ 0.5 to $ 0.9)

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82% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Rice

$ 0.9/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 1.2)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Eggs

$ 1.2/12 eggs
($ 0.9 to $ 1.8)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Chicken

$ 4.4/kg
($ 2.6 to $ 6.5)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 3.1/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 4.5)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6

Tomatoes

$ 0.7/kg
($ 0.2 to $ 1)

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87% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Potatoes

$ 0.7/kg
($ 0.3 to $ 0.9)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.1

Water bottle

$ 0.3
($ 0.2 to $ 0.6)

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83% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Public and private transport budget in Bangalore (Karnataka)

Bus ticket

$ 0.7/ticket
($ 0.3 to $ 1.2)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.3/km
($ 0.2 to $ 0.7)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Petrol

$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.4)

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31% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 1.2
($ 0.7 to $ 2.6)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Car hire

$ 18/24hrs
($ 15 to $ 20)

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77% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 77

Leisure activity budget in Bangalore (Karnataka)

Cinema

$ 5.8/ticket
($ 3.9 to $ 7.7)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Tennis

$ 6.1/hr
($ 3.2 to $ 9)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

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

Cigarettes

$ 4.7/pack
($ 4.3 to $ 5.1)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Levi's jeans

$ 37
($ 20 to $ 58)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 56

Summer dress

$ 35
($ 13 to $ 65)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 46

Plane ticket budget

Sydney → Bangalore (Karnataka)

$ 930
(fair price: $ 771)

Melbourne → Bangalore (Karnataka)

$ 775
(fair price: $ 659)

Manchester → Bangalore (Karnataka)

$ 841
(fair price: $ 689)

London → Bangalore (Karnataka)

$ 850
(fair price: $ 710)

New York City → Bangalore (Karnataka)

$ 1165
(fair price: $ 1012)

Toronto → Bangalore (Karnataka)

$ 1450
(fair price: $ 1305)

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