Rent Took Everything? Here’s How Bangalore Still Lets You Live 😭🏙️

Rent may take the biggest bite out of your salary in Bangalore, but daily life after rent is where smart planning makes all the difference. This guide breaks down exactly where you can go, eat, work, travel, and unwind in Bangalore—based on three realistic post-rent daily budgets.

Every section includes actual places, locations, and URLs so readers can save, plan, and execute.

₹500 DAY: Survival, Done Right

Ideal for freshers, interns, students, and mid-month budgeting.

Breakfast (₹40–₹60)

Brahmin’s Coffee Bar
📍 Basavanagudi
🔗 https://maps.google.com/?q=Brahmin's+Coffee+Bar+Basavanagudi

• Idli / Vada + Filter Coffee

• Fast, filling, iconic Bangalore experience

Alternative:

• SLV Coffee Bar (multiple locations)
  🔗 https://maps.google.com/?q=SLV+Coffee+Bar+Bangalore

Lunch (₹80–₹120)

Local South Indian Meals Mess (Any Area)
Search near you:
🔗 https://maps.google.com/?q=South+Indian+Meals+Mess+near+me

What you get:

• Rice, sambar, rasam

• 2 vegetables

• Curd & papad
  Unlimited in many places

Dinner (₹100–₹120)

Taaza Thindi
📍 Jayanagar
🔗 https://maps.google.com/?q=Taaza+Thindi+Jayanagar

• Dosa, chow chow bath, or pulav

• Consistent quality at pocket-friendly prices

Transport (₹80–₹120)

• BMTC buses
  🔗 https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in

• Metro (short rides)
  🔗 https://english.bmrc.co.in

Work / Study (₹0)

Cubbon Park Public Library
📍 Cubbon Park
🔗 https://maps.google.com/?q=Cubbon+Park+Library

• Free seating

• Quiet environment

• Ideal for reading or focused work

Leisure (₹0)

• Evening walk at Cubbon Park or Lalbagh
  🔗 https://maps.google.com/?q=Cubbon+Park
  🔗 https://maps.google.com/?q=Lalbagh+Botanical+Garden

₹500 Verdict:
Basic, disciplined, but fully manageable in Bangalore.

₹1,000 DAY: Comfortable & Balanced

Best suited for most working professionals.

Breakfast (₹100–₹120)

CTR (Central Tiffin Room)
📍 Malleshwaram
🔗 https://maps.google.com/?q=CTR+Malleshwaram

• Masala dosa + coffee

• Premium South Indian experience

Lunch (₹150–₹200)

Nagarjuna (Andhra Meals)
📍 Residency Road / Jayanagar
🔗 https://maps.google.com/?q=Nagarjuna+Restaurant+Bangalore

• Spicy, filling meals

• Popular among office-goers

Work / Productivity (₹200–₹250)

Dialogues Café (Pay per Hour)
📍 Koramangala / JP Nagar
🔗 https://dialogues.cafe

• Pay only for time

• Unlimited coffee & WiFi

Dinner (₹120–₹150)

Leon Grill
📍 Multiple locations
🔗 https://maps.google.com/?q=Leon+Grill+Bangalore

• Burgers, wraps, quick meals

Transport (₹150–₹200)

• Metro + short auto rides

• One bike taxi ride if needed

Leisure (₹100–₹150)

Bookstores / Dessert / Evening Coffee

• Blossoms Book House
  🔗 https://maps.google.com/?q=Blossoms+Book+House

• Glen’s Bakehouse (single item)
  🔗 https://maps.google.com/?q=Glens+Bakehouse+Bangalore

₹1,000 Verdict:
Balanced, stress-free, and sustainable city living.

₹2,000 DAY: Enjoy Bangalore Properly

Ideal for weekends, payday, or reset days.

Breakfast / Brunch (₹200)

Third Wave Coffee
📍 Multiple locations
🔗 https://thirdwavecoffee.in

• Calm ambiance

• Good for relaxed mornings

Lunch (₹250–₹300)

The Fatty Bao
📍 Indiranagar
🔗 https://maps.google.com/?q=The+Fatty+Bao+Indiranagar

• Asian bowls, baos

• Premium casual dining

Work / Experience (₹300–₹400)

WeWork / 91Springboard (Day Pass)
🔗 https://www.wework.com
🔗 https://91springboard.com

• Professional workspace

• Networking environment

Dinner (₹250–₹300)

Truffles
📍 Koramangala / Indiranagar
🔗 https://maps.google.com/?q=Truffles+Bangalore

• Hearty portions

• Consistently loved

Leisure & Self-Care (₹200–₹300)

• Movie (Weekday / Discount)
  🔗 https://in.bookmyshow.com

• Museum of Art & Photography (MAP)
  🔗 https://map-india.org

Transport (₹300–₹400)

• Metro + cab

• Comfortable point-to-point travel

₹2,000 Verdict:
This is when Bangalore feels rewarding—not rushed.

Key Takeaways for Readers

• Bangalore is budget-flexible, not just expensive

• Public transport saves thousands monthly

• Darshinis and messes are city superpowers

• Free public spaces reduce lifestyle costs drastically

• Smart planning > higher income

Final Note

After rent, Bangalore quietly adapts to how you choose to live. Whether it’s ₹500 survival days or ₹2,000 comfort days, the city gives you options—if you know where to look.

That’s the real Bangalore advantage.