City Comparison · Updated May 2026
India
COL index 30.4
India
COL index 28.8
Bangalore vs Delhi — Cost of Living, Salary & Tax Compared (2026)
The verdict
Living in Delhi is 5.3% cheaper than Bangalore for the same lifestyle.
Based on Q1 2026 COL index and median single-person expenditure.
Side-by-side stats
| Bangalore | Metric | Delhi | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30.4 | Cost of living index | 28.8 | -5.3% |
| €50,000 | Median gross salary | €50,000 | 0.0% |
| €44,000 | Net at €50,000 gross | €44,000 | 0.0% |
| €540 | Rent — 1BR centre | €480 | -11.1% |
| €827 | Monthly COL (single) | €746 | -9.8% |
| €144,737 | PPP — net / COL | €152,778 | +5.6% |
| 12.0% | Effective tax @ €50,000 | 12.0% | 0.0% |
Monthly expenses — paired
Salary equivalence
€50,000 gross in India = €3,667 net monthly.
To have the same purchasing power in Delhi, you would need roughly €47,368 gross in India (≈ €3,474 net monthly, adjusted for cost-of-living index).
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Pros & cons
- +Low overall cost of living (index 30)
- +Favourable tax rate (12.0%)
- +Lower rent (€480 vs €540)
- +Low overall cost of living (index 29)
- +Favourable tax rate (12.0%)
The verdict
Across the data, Delhi carries a lower cost-of-living index; Delhi wins on purchasing power after costs are netted out. If purchasing power is your north star, Delhi edges it.
Frequently asked
Is Bangalore cheaper than Delhi?+
Delhi is cheaper. Cost-of-living index: Bangalore 30.4, Delhi 28.8 — a 5.3% difference (Q1 2026).
What is the cost of living difference between Bangalore and Delhi?+
Bangalore sits at 30.4 on our COL index, Delhi at 28.8. That works out to roughly 5.3% — Delhi being the cheaper of the two.
Is Bangalore a good place to live compared to Delhi?+
It depends on priorities. Bangalore delivers €44,000 net on a €50,000 gross salary at a 12.0% effective tax rate. Delhi delivers €44,000 at 12.0%. Centre 1-bed rent: €540 vs €480.
How do salaries compare in Bangalore vs Delhi?+
On a €50,000 gross salary, take-home is €44,000/year (€3,667/month) in Bangalore and €44,000/year (€3,667/month) in Delhi.
Which city has lower taxes, Bangalore or Delhi?+
India has the lower effective rate at €50,000: India 12.0%, India 12.0%.