City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Bangalore vs London — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Bangalore
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 21.8 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Bangalore.
London
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 72.9 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo may not cover basic costs in London.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Bangalore | London | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $780 | $906 | $126 |
| Groceries | $291 | $171 | +$120 |
| Dining Out | $187 | $136 | +$51 |
| Transportation | $34 | $46 | $12 |
| Utilities | $91 | $105 | $14 |
| Other / Misc | $117 | $136 | $19 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Bangalore
$1,500
per month
London equivalent
$5,016
per month
You'd need $5,016/mo in London to match $1,500/mo in Bangalore.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Bangalore on $1,500/month?
Living in Bangalore on $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$780 to rent, $291 to groceries, $187 to dining.
Can I live in London on $1,500/month?
In London, $1,500/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Allocations: $906 rent, $171 groceries, $136 dining.
Is Bangalore or London cheaper?
Bangalore is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Bangalore 21.8 vs London 72.9 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Bangalore worth in London?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Bangalore equals ~$5,016/mo in London using COL adjustment.