Shocking! Bangalore is now the most expensive city to live in India minus rent

In and around Whitefield rents have increased more than 10k compared to last year. It's very difficult to find a good house in budget near to office and near to kid school. Salaries are not increased but cost of living is touching the sky. Is it same overall Bangalore?

Recently our Owner asked us to vacate after 3 years of staying here in Koramangala, a 4 BHk home. Mostly be renegotiating with him. Meanwhile in our search for possible other options, we have found that most of the residential properties are being inflated randomly by the owners recently, the reason being, we all know the influx into Bangalore & I have had a call with few properties - 1.3 Lakhs quotes for unfurnished 4 BHK home in HSR Sector 1 - 1.5 Lakhs quoted for Unfornished 5 BHK in HSR sector 3 Too much firing in place, AI advent, Funding slowdown in Startups Things are going super greedy with owners here in Bangalore. Thoughts on how to overcome this situation ?

https://in.bookmyshow.com/events/bandland-2024/ET00406791 Aisa kaunsa International artists are lined up hai ki basic passes starting from ₹3999 onwards. Liquor is also expensive in Bangalore, plus transportation plus unwanted chaos.

With the cost of living skyrocketing in many Bengaluru, I've been considering a move to a more affordable area. BUT it would likely mean a pay cut. I'm torn between financial stability and quality of life. Has anyone else grappled with this decision? How did you weigh the pros and cons of relocating for a lower cost of living? Are there any creative solutions I'm not considering?

How are you all even surviving without water?

Understanding what is the going rent for a 2BHK in Bangalore close to ORR. Used to work from home happily. But office folks decided to make it hybrid last year and I moved to Bangalore with my wife. Rented a 2BHK flat near Marathahalli for 30k (Rent+Maintanence). Now that the 11 month contract is over, the owner is asking for 36K even though the rental agreement says 5% increase an year. What are you guys paying as rent? And is it common in Bangalore to increase rents by 20% year or year which seems really crazy.

How expensive is it to live in Bangalore? Will have to shift in a few months. Also is there in positive effect in commute since purple line metro started?

I’m paying 78k/month for a semi furnished 3bhk in Adarsh Palm with an amazing view of a forest patch, so that windows and balconies doesn’t open in other people’s home. What is the usual rent that everyone in bangalore is paying though?

Thoughts on this?

Thinking of switching from my hometown Ahmedabad to Bangalore. I wonder what would be my cost alone to switch to Bangalore.