🇮🇳 Bangalore vs 🇨🇳 Beijing

Cost of living comparison · 2026

🇮🇳

Bangalore

India

$1,354–$2,144/mo

₹112,833 – ₹178,667 / month (local)

🇨🇳

Beijing

China

$2,092–$3,313/mo

¥14,943 – ¥23,664 / month (local)

Beijing is 55% more expensive

Bangalore wins on affordability

Cost breakdown

CategoryBangalore (USD)Beijing (USD)Winner
Rent (1-bed, city center)$1,015–$1,579$1,569–$2,441🟢 Bangalore
Rent (1-bed, outside center)$536–$846$828–$1,308🟢 Bangalore
Utilities$42–$82$65–$126🟢 Bangalore
Groceries$214–$322$331–$497🟢 Bangalore
Eating out (mid-range meal)$28–$51$44–$78🟢 Bangalore
Public transport (monthly)$54–$65$83–$100🟢 Bangalore
Internet & Mobile$17–$28$26–$44🟢 Bangalore
Gym membership$20–$37$31–$57🟢 Bangalore
Cinema ticket$8–$10$12–$16🟢 Bangalore
Monthly total (single)$1,354–$2,144$2,092–$3,313🟢 Bangalore

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Quality of life comparison

Housing7.4 / 10 · 6.0 / 10
Bangalore▲ better
Beijing
Safety9.1 / 10 · 9.3 / 10
Bangalore
Beijing▲ better
Healthcare9.1 / 10 · 9.3 / 10
Bangalore
Beijing▲ better
Education8.7 / 10 · 8.9 / 10
Bangalore
Beijing▲ better
Environment9.5 / 10 · 8.0 / 10
Bangalore▲ better
Beijing
Economy7.8 / 10 · 8.0 / 10
Bangalore
Beijing▲ better
Culture8.4 / 10 · 8.6 / 10
Bangalore
Beijing▲ better
Internet8.8 / 10 · 9.0 / 10
Bangalore
Beijing▲ better

Who should choose which city?

Choose Bangalore if…

  • ✓You want lower typical monthly costs than Beijing
  • ✓Tech talent
  • ✓Weather
  • ✓Startups
  • ✓IT

Choose Beijing if…

  • ✓You're happy to pay more for what Beijing offers vs Bangalore
  • ✓Culture
  • ✓Government ties
  • ✓History
  • ✓Policy

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