So you just got your offer letter for a company in "The Silicon Valley of India". Excited? Nervous? Here is everything you need to know about survive your first year in Bengaluru without going broke.
Bangalore traffic is not a meme; it's a lifestyle. Living 5km away might mean a 45-minute commute. Always choose a PG within walking distance or a direct bus/metro line to your office.
Best for: Infosys, Wipro, TCS, HCL
Vibe: Very corporate, slightly isolated from proper city.
PG Cost: ₹6k - ₹10k (Very Affordable)
Best Areas: Phase 1 (Near Neeladri Rd) for food/life.
Best for: Tesco, Capgemini, Accenture, startups
Vibe: Premium malls, dusty roads, standalone city.
PG Cost: ₹8k - ₹15k (Mid-High)
Best Areas: Kundalahalli Gate, Brookfield.
Best for: Wells Fargo, JPMC, Intel, flipkart
Vibe: Dusty, crowded, but central.
PG Cost: ₹8k - ₹12k (Moderate)
Best Areas: Munnekolala (Cheap), Green Glen (Premium).
Best for: Startup HQs (Swiggy, Udaan, etc)
Vibe: Startups, cafes, young crowd, posh.
PG Cost: ₹10k - ₹20k (Expensive)
Best Areas: Sector 1, 2, 3 (Near Agara).
Best for: IBM, Philips, Lowe's
Vibe: Great connectivity to airport, decent residential.
PG Cost: ₹7k - ₹12k (Moderate)
Best Areas: Nagawara on the back gate of Manyata.
We are building guides for Pune, Hyderabad, and Gurgaon. Stay tuned!
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