Working at MG Road / UB City and figuring out where to live? This guide covers the best areas by total monthly cost — what you actually spend on rent and getting to work each day.
Share on WhatsAppMG Road / UB City is one of Bangalore's major office hubs. The areas below are ranked by what you'll actually spend each month — 2BHK rent plus daily commute combined.
Ranked by what you'll actually spend — 2BHK rent + daily cab commute combined.
| # | Area | 2BHK Rent | Commute (peak) | Total/mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Nagawara | ₹25,500 | 30 min | ₹37,567 |
| 🥈 | Kalyan Nagar | ₹31,000 | 21 min | ₹39,202 |
| 🥉 | Shivajinagar Metro | ₹36,500 | 7 min | ₹40,900 |
| 4 | Sadashivanagar | ₹35,500 | 18 min | ₹40,956 |
| 5 | Bommanahalli | ₹28,500 | 36 min | ₹41,665 |
Transport cost = cab fare × 2 trips × 22 working days. See full ranked list →
The lowest total monthly cost (rent + commute) available per BHK type.
| BHK Type | Best Area | Rent (median) | Peak commute | Total/mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1BHK | Vijayanagar | ₹10,500 | 23 min | ₹20,877 |
| 2BHK | Nagawara | ₹25,500 | 30 min | ₹37,567 |
| 3BHK | Kengeri | ₹30,500 | 32 min | ₹47,361 |
All commute modes compared — peak-hour times and monthly cost for each.