Bangalore will take your offer letter, smile, and charge you a deposit that looks like a semester fee. On ₹30–40k in-hand, survival is possible — savings are optional unless you plan like an adult on day one.
Rough monthly stack (shared PG / flat)
- Rent: often ₹8–15k+ for a decent shared setup (area-dependent).
- Food: ₹4–8k if you mix mess + some ordering; delivery-heavy can cross ₹10k.
- Transport: ₹1.5–4k (metro/bus/bike/auto mix).
- Wi-Fi, mobile, misc: ₹1–2k.
- Leftover for savings/fun: whatever is left — protect it on payday.
Numbers move by neighbourhood (Koramangala ≠ outer ring). Treat this as a planning floor, not a promise. Always re-check current PG listings before you resign from your hometown job.
The deposit shock
Many PGs and flats ask multi-month deposits. That is not “rent” — it is cash locked until you leave, sometimes fought over with “painting charges.” Arrive with 2–3 months of expenses saved beyond the deposit, or you start broke AF in week one.
Should you still move?
Yes if the role compounds your career and you can clear essentials + a tiny SIP. No if the in-hand cannot cover rent + food + commute with at least a thin buffer. Show HR a cost sheet when negotiating — “Bangalore package” is not a personality trait.