Asha,

If the family can adjust to middle-class lifestyle, he can survive. As said earlier, Bangalore is an expensive city, but both the middle class and the lower classes live here. Yes, transportation is a problem, but I do think the organization provides some vehicles in this hectic traffic to ensure employees reach on time. With a salary of 30k, he can easily manage a decent life. However, if he has small kids, I would suggest he stays in the place he is currently living because the city is too polluted and, as some say, expensive.

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Hi, I would like to answer your question about living in Bangalore for a four-member family.

1. Average rent of 2 BHK - 7000
2. Average expenditure on ration and toiletries - 3000
3. School fee - 800
4. Phone, water, electricity bills - 2000
5. Traveling by bus - monthly passes average around 700, with daily tickets costing around 20 Rs. Traveling by auto could be more expensive than a two-wheeler. With 2 litres of petrol and an average mileage bike, you can explore the whole of Bangalore. It's not very big in size compared to other metros. The overhead Metro train is coming up, making traveling easier.

So, a family can survive on 20K only if they don't have credit cards or loans. Otherwise, 40-50K is required.

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Dear Ash,

Bangalore is not costly from the overall point of view - I have relocated virtually from Bangalore to Delhi/north zone. I can tell you that you can live within any average budget in Bangalore. Please let me know:

1. Which area is his office located in?
2. Will he be dependent on public transport or will the company provide transport?
3. If he is a person from the North - he may have to get a bit more familiar with the cuisine and culture - as it is always helpful.
4. Normal food cost/cost of provisions is less in Bangalore as compared to Delhi, etc. Public transport may be a bit costlier but the convenience is also much more. Rental accommodation is lower - but this depends on the area - than the northern part of India.

You or your friend may contact me at 09250335993 for any other tips/advice. All in all, Bangalore is a very good place to live in and has a very cosmopolitan outlook.

Regards,
H Prasad
Sr Trainer & Consultant
09250335993

From India, Delhi
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Dear Satyajit,

Thanks a lot for the attachment; that will surely be helpful for my friend.

Dear Manoj & akuhr, thank you for sharing additional information. This helps me understand the average cost of living expenses in Bangalore.

Dear Prasad, that is really kind of you. I shall ask my friend to contact you.

Thank you all - the best thing about citehr is: everyone is there to help, from all the corners! :-)

From India, Madras
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Dear Taz,

I am impressed with the practical insights provided in a "nutshell"!!! "House rent is indirectly proportional to the distance from the Commercial Area; and transportation costs have a negative correlation." This can be applied universally, not just for Bangalore (except in US cities, where suburbs are costlier).

Regards.


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Dear Raj Kumar,

Thank you for the valuable input. To make it "more clear", I am looking at data/reports prepared by government and private organizations (something like Kelly's?) on the cost of living in different cities.

From India, Madras
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Dear Raj Kumar,

Thanks for the valuable input. To make it "more clear", I am looking at data/reports prepared by Govt. private Organizations (something like Kelly's?) on Cost of living at different cities.

Dear Asha,

Thanks for your clarifications.

Dear, I could not help thinking of the book "The HRD Missionary" by Prof. T.V. Rao when I saw your earnest diligence and untiring efforts in finding out more detailed and factual information on "Cost of Living in Bangalore" for the sake of your colleague.

By the time you are finished with this, you would have added one more feather to your cap, that of a Relocation Expert!

This specialization will be much in demand in days to come, with more FDI, MNCs, and consequently more expatriates coming to India.

I browsed the web to help you - Google threw up more than 200,000 results for every broadly phrased search query.

The kind of reports that you are actually looking for come with a cost!

However, I am enclosing a few gratis blogs and links, which you may find helpful:

Link to a PPT on the "Cost of Living in Bangalore":

Cost of Living in Bangalore

Other links:

India, Bangalore - cost of living

Cost of Living in Bangalore | Bangalore Cost of Living

Bengaluru (Bangalore) Cost of Living | Living Costs in Bengaluru (Bangalore)

Opinio Juris: Ricardo in Bangalore

Expat Living in Bangalore

Cost of living in Bangalore. Accommodation and schools near Electronic city.? - Yahoo! Answers India

Cost of living in Bangalore? - Yahoo! Answers

What is the monthly cost of living in Bangalore... - R2IClubForums (Search On Cite | Search On Google)

No need to thank me - Taz's rip-roaring funny and focused lines are rewarding enough! :icon4:

Warm regards.

Regards.

From India, Delhi
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Dear Raj Kumar,

I can't help but feel grateful, as I am taught to thank regardless of whether the material is useful or not.

However, only after a Google search did I come to know that it's not available for immediate reference and it comes with a cost. I was only looking for recruiters in Bangalore to help me with some basic information, and I did get that from our dear members.

I, along with the whole of citehr, don't actually take Ravi seriously; we all love him. We can't afford to miss him :-) And if you are wondering who Ravi is, it is taz.india... just that he has a new name each time. Ravi knows why... ;-)

However, I don't think my friend would consider a change as of now; he is earning 28K. I don't think he will move for 35K because I see that the rent is so costly. Here, we can live in a luxurious house for 5K rent a month! We need not pay 10 months' advance here.

It's not a glamorous city compared to Bangalore. But I guess if he earns about 50 - 55K, it's worth considering a move. His goal is to save money, so maybe I can ask him to look for a better offer in Bangalore.

Thank you all.

From India, Madras
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Hi Asha,

You are exactly right. Earning 25K in Coimbatore is the same as earning 35K in Bangalore. Coimbatore is not a very glamorous city. If he is getting 25K there, then that will be sufficient. Let me tell you some more disadvantages (other expenses) if he comes here.

1) For every festival or any occasions, he has to travel to his native place, which adds more burden and expenses. Especially on weekends and during festivals, getting tickets for buses or trains is a hassle.

2) Sometimes the climate might not be suitable; it can be quite cold, especially in winter, which can be tough. Moreover, it can have a significant impact on kids.

3) Sometimes people might feel like they are missing somebody.

4) Traffic and pollution are also significant concerns here.

There are some more reasons too. So, let him take a chance.

Jeeva

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Dear Jeeva,

Thanks a lot. This was also something I had in the corner of my mind. Rightly said by you - a mere move for 6 - 7K will not be helpful. He is having a new baby now, and his main motive is to save money. It will be a difficult thing to accept the offer. Moreover, since it's a newborn baby, they should have a maid too. He may end up without any savings at this cost of living in Bangalore.

Please let me know if you need any further assistance.

Best regards,

[Your Name]

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