Expat Guide to Living in Bangalore

Whether you're already living in Bangalore or preparing to move to Bangalore, our Expat Guide to Living in India offers articles and reports submitted by expats about expat life in Bangalore. For answers to specific questions, visit our India Forum to talk with expats in Bangalore.

Living in Bangalore, India

An expat living in Bangalore for the second time talks about what it's like living there, international schools, Indian weddings, Bangalore's friendly people and more.

Culture Shock Report

Culture shock is part of the settling in process. Knowing the different phases of culture shock and how other expats in Bangalore handle it can be very comforting. Help others preparing to move to Bangalore by filling out our Culture Shock Report.

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More Living in Bangalore Reports

What are people's priorities in Bangalore - work? family? socializing? What are the best ways to meet other expats? Are people accepting of racial, cultural and religious differences? Below are some of the responses from expats in Bangalore:

Living in Bangalore, India

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Moving Overseas Report

What should you take with you when you move to Bangalore? What should you leave behind? What type of housing and neighborhoods are typical for expats in Bangalore? Help others moving to Bangalore by filling out our Moving Overseas Report.

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Reviews of Schools in Bangalore

Reviews and school profiles from expat parents and even a few school administrators in Bangalore. Great place to find insight into school facilities, teachers and curriculum. Below are some of the reviews from expats in Bangalore:

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Dream vs. Reality Report

Most expats have have "dreams" (and fears) about the expatriate experience before they moved to Bangalore. If you are already living in Bangalore, share how those "dreams" have been fulfilled, and how they have not by filling out our Dream vs. Reality Report.

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Overseas Retirement Report

Retiring abroad can be a great option for retirees seeking their dream lifestyle at an affordable price. Help other retirees, who are thinking about retiring in Bangalore by filling out our Overseas Retirement report.

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Having a Baby Abroad Report

How did expats choose their doctors, midwives, hospitals? What is childbirth like in Bangalore? Help other expats who are preparing to have a baby in Bangalore by filling out our Having a Baby Abroad Report.

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Working Abroad Report

What's it like to find a job in Bangalore? How difficult was it to obtain a work permit? What types are jobs are typical for expats in Bangalore? Help others following in your footsteps by filling out our Working Abroad Report.

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Guide to Living in Bangalore, India

Bangalore, India: Cost of Living, Healthcare and What to Know About Living in Bangalore

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Healthcare in India

An overview of healthcare in India - the quality of hospitals, prescription medicine in India, vaccinations, finding an English-speaking doctor in India and more.

Expats Talk about Living in Bangalore

Expats talk about what it's like living in Bangalore, India: Cost of Living, Healthcare and What Newcomers to Bangalore Should Know

Expat Report: Living in Bangalore

An expat living in Bangalore for the second time talks about what it's like living there, international schools, Indian weddings, Bangalore's friendly people and more.