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India · Asia · Population 8,495,492 · Asia/Kolkata

Bengaluru in India (Asia) offers an estimated monthly cost of ~$734 incl. rent, a safety index of 46.3/100, an average annual temperature of 23.3°C for digital nomads and remote workers. This page compiles cost of living, safety, climate, internet speed, air quality and visa overview with per-item data sources and dates.

Monthly cost

$734incl. rent · est. range

$624 – $881

Source: public statistical estimate (NYC=100 basis) linear fit + page snapshot, updated 2026-10-07

Safety index

46.3/100

Source: public statistical estimate · safety index

Climate (10-yr avg)

23.3°C avg/yr

1060mm · 3506h sunshine/yr

Source: Open-Meteo Historical（CC BY 4.0）2015–2024

Fixed broadband

85Mbps median down

Source: public statistical estimate (fixed broadband) (country-level)

Air quality

20.4µg/m³ PM2.5 · Moderate

Source: Open-Meteo CAMS · WHO 2021 band (2022-08 ~ 2024-12)

Visa overview

No dedicated digital-nomad visa; the e-business visa does not permit actual employment

Source: India snapshot (2026-10-03) · Disclaimer: visa policies change — always verify with official channels

FAQ

What is the cost of living in Bengaluru?

Bengaluru has an estimated monthly cost of ~$734 including rent (range $624–$881), based on open-data statistical estimates and page snapshots.

Is Bengaluru safe?

Bengaluru scores 46.3/100 on the public statistical safety estimate (higher is safer).

How can Chinese passport holders enter India?

Snapshot as of 2026-10-03: mainland Chinese passport holders are visaRequired to India. Verify with official immigration channels before travel.

How fast is the internet in Bengaluru?

Median fixed broadband download is about 85 Mbps (public statistical estimate) at country level.

About India

India: GDP per capita ~$2,702 (World Bank), HDI 0.644, Global Peace Index rank #111 (IEP 2024). Open India country page →

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