🇮🇳 Bangalore vs 🇯🇵 Tokyo
Cost of living comparison · 2026
🇮🇳
Bangalore
India
$1,354–$2,144/mo
₹112,833 – ₹178,667 / month (local)
🇯🇵
Tokyo
Japan
$2,708–$4,287/mo
¥404,179 – ¥639,851 / month (local)
Tokyo is 100% more expensive
Bangalore wins on affordability
Cost breakdown
| Category | Bangalore (USD) | Tokyo (USD) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (1-bed, city center) | $1,015–$1,579 | $2,031–$3,159 | 🟢 Bangalore |
| Rent (1-bed, outside center) | $536–$846 | $1,072–$1,692 | 🟢 Bangalore |
| Utilities | $42–$82 | $85–$164 | 🟢 Bangalore |
| Groceries | $214–$322 | $429–$643 | 🟢 Bangalore |
| Eating out (mid-range meal) | $28–$51 | $56–$102 | 🟢 Bangalore |
| Public transport (monthly) | $54–$65 | $107–$130 | 🟢 Bangalore |
| Internet & Mobile | $17–$28 | $34–$56 | 🟢 Bangalore |
| Gym membership | $20–$37 | $39–$73 | 🟢 Bangalore |
| Cinema ticket | $8–$10 | $16–$20 | 🟢 Bangalore |
| Monthly total (single) | $1,354–$2,144 | $2,708–$4,287 | 🟢 Bangalore |
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Quality of life comparison
Housing7.4 / 10 · 4.9 / 10
Bangalore▲ better
Tokyo
Safety9.1 / 10 · 9.6 / 10
Bangalore
Tokyo▲ better
Healthcare9.1 / 10 · 7.9 / 10
Bangalore▲ better
Tokyo
Education8.7 / 10 · 7.5 / 10
Bangalore▲ better
Tokyo
Environment9.5 / 10 · 8.3 / 10
Bangalore▲ better
Tokyo
Economy7.8 / 10 · 8.3 / 10
Bangalore
Tokyo▲ better
Culture8.4 / 10 · 8.9 / 10
Bangalore
Tokyo▲ better
Internet8.8 / 10 · 7.6 / 10
Bangalore▲ better
Tokyo
Who should choose which city?
Choose Bangalore if…
- ✓You want lower typical monthly costs than Tokyo
- ✓Tech talent
- ✓Weather
- ✓Startups
- ✓IT
Choose Tokyo if…
- ✓You're happy to pay more for what Tokyo offers vs Bangalore
- ✓Safety
- ✓Transit
- ✓Food
- ✓Finance
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