Bengaluru, January 4-9, and 13-13, 2020. Had a good time in Bengaluru ( formerly Bangalore). At first I stayed at the Parijatha Gateway Hotel, Near Soap Factory Metro, which was ideal for my purposes. Transit & shopping was nearby, and there was a mall and good food. The Metro in BLR is VERY modern and smooth- be prepared to be patted down (women and men separately) to get into the station, and you can but a metrocard at the ticket window. In Bangalore the internet is VERY fast (it is India's Silicon Valley) and every other person is an engineer... and can chat you up in multiple languages.( their English may be better than yours :). Uber works well inside the city, but I advise a pre-paid taxi from the airport to your hotel (as flagging down your Uber at the airport is a bit difficult because of the congestion there). Now, lets talk about traffic- I have lived in NYC and I can say with authority that, yes, Bangalore has the worst traffic congestion I have ever seen. Any time that Google maps gives you to get anywhere by Auto or bus in Bangalore can be Doubled or Tripled to get the actual time of transit- you can't make this sit up... I am not kidding. All that aside, I never felt unsafe in Bangalore. Food in Bangalore is varied and tasty... You will have a good variety of Vegetarian and non-vegetarian options available to you. I did not seek out the night life, but there sure are some fancy upscale places if you want them. My second stay ion the trip was at the Conrad Hilton, which is in a class all by itself but not your everyday Nomad kind of place (My expenses were being covered for that, the price per night is insanely low by western standards, and so if you need some amazing pampering for a night or two, this is your go-to place) . Internet was fast, staff was attentive, scenery can't be beat. Uber back to the airport was easy. I will return to Bengaluru in the future.
Nomad Guide of Bengaluru
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Cost of Living in Bengaluru
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Cost of Living for Expats :
$1,096/mo
Cost of Living for Nomads :
$1,260/mo
Cost of Living for Families :
$2,978/mo
Cost of Living for Local :
$851/mo
Cost of coffee :
$0.40
Rent for 1 bedroom :
$878/mo
Dinner:
$2.34
Beer :
$1.17
Coca Cola :
$1.05
Tax for 50k income :
$
Tax for 100k income :
$
Tax for 250k income :
$
Pros and Cons Living in Bengaluru
Like many other cities Bengaluru have a lot of advantages to offer its residents and visitors, but it also has its fair share of drawbacks. We have made this pros and cons table to help you better vizualize them.
Pros
✅ Affordable to live
✅ Very safe
✅ Fast internet
✅ Warm now
✅ Warm all year round
✅ Good air quality today
✅ Nomad List members liked going here a lot
✅ Many Nomad List members here all year round
✅ Spacious and not crowded
✅ Easy to do business
✅ Great hospitals
✅ Democratic
✅ People can speak basic English
✅ Safe for women
✅ Family friendly
✅ Not many people smoke tobacco
Cons
❌ Freedom of speech is weak
❌ Not much to do
❌ Difficult to make friends
❌ Quality of education is low
❌ Roads can be dangerous
❌ Hostile towards LGBTQ+
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Security and Crime in Bengaluru
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Low Crime rate
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Polution and Air Quality in Bengaluru
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Cities near Bengaluru to visit
There are several cities and places close to Bengaluru worth your visit. In addition to sightseeing in Bengaluru, spare some time to discover the surroundings of the city. You can discover Goa, Mysore, Hubli, Malappuram, and Kozhikode, who are a few kilometres away either by car or public transport.
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Bengaluru, January 4-9, and 13-13, 2020. Had a good time in Bengaluru ( formerly Bangalore). At first I stayed at the Parijatha Gateway Hotel, Near Soap Factory Metro, which was ideal for my purposes. Transit & shopping was nearby, and there was a mall and good food. The Metro in BLR is VERY modern and smooth- be prepared to be patted down (women and men separately) to get into the station, and you can but a metrocard at the ticket window. In Bangalore the internet is VERY fast (it is India's Silicon Valley) and every other person is an engineer... and can chat you up in multiple languages.( their English may be better than yours :). Uber works well inside the city, but I advise a pre-paid taxi from the airport to your hotel (as flagging down your Uber at the airport is a bit difficult because of the congestion there). Now, lets talk about traffic- I have lived in NYC and I can say with authority that, yes, Bangalore has the worst traffic congestion I have ever seen. Any time that Google maps gives you to get anywhere by Auto or bus in Bangalore can be Doubled or Tripled to get the actual time of transit- you can't make this sit up... I am not kidding. All that aside, I never felt unsafe in Bangalore. Food in Bangalore is varied and tasty... You will have a good variety of Vegetarian and non-vegetarian options available to you. I did not seek out the night life, but there sure are some fancy upscale places if you want them. My second stay ion the trip was at the Conrad Hilton, which is in a class all by itself but not your everyday Nomad kind of place (My expenses were being covered for that, the price per night is insanely low by western standards, and so if you need some amazing pampering for a night or two, this is your go-to place) . Internet was fast, staff was attentive, scenery can't be beat. Uber back to the airport was easy.I will return to Bengaluru in the future.
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Bengaluru is a city in India which is known for its night life. Nightlife in Bengaluru is very vibrant and colourful. In Bengaluru, you get a lot of options to have fun at night. You can go for a disco night at a famous club or restaurant. You can enjoy the nightlife in Bengaluru and also visit the famous parks, gardens and tourist places.Bengaluru is located at the foot of the Western Ghats, on the Deccan Plateau. The city is often referred to as the "Silicon Valley of India" and "IT Capital of India" because of the large number of information technology companies that were established in the city in the last decade. The city is also referred to as the "Pensioner's Paradise" because of the large number of pensioners that reside in the city.Bengaluru is famous in India for its gardens, parks and lakes. You can visit the most famous parks such as Cubbon Park, Lal Bagh and the Bangalore Palace.