Relocating for work is never easy but for some, the rent alone tells the story. In a post on X, Vaibhav Agarwal, a Google software engineer shared, "Coming from Faridabad, where you can rent a decent 3BHK in a good society for ₹ 20-25k, Bengaluru was a cultural shock," he wrote.
The same apartment in Mahadevpura, he noted, costs upwards of ₹ 80,000 a month, with an extra ₹ 10,000-15,000 in maintenance charges on top of that and while he understood the economics behind it, he wasn't entirely convinced.
"Demand and the concentration of tech companies definitely explain why prices are high but they don't fully justify what people get in return," Agarwal said.
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The Silicon Valley of India
While praising the city's technology ecosystem, he said that its civic infrastructure has failed to keep pace. "The tech parks and office campuses here are world-class. But the moment you step outside, you're back to traffic congestion, broken roads, and infrastructure that often struggles to keep up with the city's growth," he wrote. Still, he held on to hope.
Calling Bengaluru the "Silicon Valley of India," he credited its success to the people and talent that built it from the ground up. "Bengaluru truly deserves its title as the Silicon Valley of India because of its people, talent, and companies. I just hope the city's infrastructure eventually catches up to the ecosystem it has built," he said.
He ended on a note that many in the city would quietly agree with , "The talent has already arrived. Now the city deserves infrastructure that matches it."
Internet reacts
The post sparked a discussion online, with many users divided over Bengaluru's rental market and living conditions.
Some pushed back on the numbers. "Bro 80k is too much exaggerated I guess. A decent 3bhk will cost u 50k max n 5000 maintenance," one user wrote.
Others pointed to a different problem altogether ,migrant tax. "These kannada brokers will try to loot you once they know you're a migrant. Golden rule is you try to negotiate 15-20k less," commented another.
A few locals felt the conversation was baseless, arguing that most people simply don't look beyond the tech corridors. "Take a metro, stay near Kengeri, challagatta, rent is still within 15k only. Green, clean, Water rich areas. You Northees can't think beyond ORR (outer ring road), we kannadigas live in old Bengaluru with all amenities," wrote a third user.
Then there were those who saw the issue as something deeper than just rent. "Corrupt Politicians, corrupt govt employees & mafias (water, education) they created rule the city. My suggestion is don't leave ur city/state," said another.
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FAQs
1. How much does it cost to rent a 3BHK in Bengaluru's Mahadevpura?
According to Vaibhav Agarwal's post, a 3BHK in Mahadevpura costs upwards of ₹ 80,000 per month, with an additional ₹ 10,000-15,000 in maintenance charges.
2. How does Bengaluru's rent compare to Faridabad?
A decent 3BHK in a good society in Faridabad rents for around ₹ 20,000-25,000 per month, roughly three to four times cheaper than a similar apartment in Bengaluru's tech corridors.
