Bangalore vs Mumbai — Cost of Living Comparison 2026
Which city is cheaper, safer, and better for remote workers? Here's the data.
Bangalore
India
Cost of Living (NYC=100)
30
very affordable
NoodlePants Verdict — generated from live data
Bangalore edges out Mumbai on affordability with a Cost of Living index of 30 vs 32 (NYC=100; very affordable vs very affordable). Mumbai scores higher on safety (null/100), and Mumbai wins on internet at ~—. Overall, Bangalore takes the Nomad Score crown with null/100 — best for .
* Some figures are country averages — full city-level data coming soon.Pro members get neighbourhood-level breakdowns.
Metric
Bangalore
Mumbai
Avg Rent 1BR (city centre)
US$450
US$500
Avg Rent 1BR (outside centre)
US$280
US$300
Cost of Living (NYC=100)
30
32
Safety Score
—
—
Internet Speed
—
—
Nomad Score
—
—
Healthcare Score
—
—
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