Bangalore
Karnataka, India
Metro City"India's Silicon Valley — cosmopolitan tech hub with pleasant weather"
Overview
Population1.3 Crore
Metro Population1.5 Crore
Best For
VibeCosmopolitan, fast-paced, modern
Cost Snapshot
Monthly Expense (Couple)₹ 60k - ₹ 1 Lakhs
Rent (2BHK, good area)₹ 25k - ₹ 50k / month
Buy (2BHK, good area)₹ 80 Lakhs - ₹ 2.00 Cr
vs Mumbai-10% cheaper
Pros & Cons
✓ Pros
- Excellent job opportunities in tech
- Cosmopolitan culture, very welcoming
- Great food scene and nightlife
- Pleasant weather year-round
- Best healthcare infrastructure
✗ Cons
- Severe traffic congestion
- Water scarcity issues
- Very high real estate costs
- Increasing pollution
- Infrastructure struggling with growth
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