Living in Richmond Town, Bangalore

Central Bangalore  ·  🚇 Metro accessible  ·  2BHK from ₹59,000/month

Richmond Town is a premium central Bangalore neighbourhood, offering excellent walkability and access to the city's best social infrastructure. Rents are high—a 2BHK median is ₹63,500/month—but the location provides convenience for those working nearby. It’s ideal for professionals whose offices are in the central business district.

Commutes to MG Road and UB City are short, averaging 13 minutes peak-hour. This central location means easy access to dining, shopping, and entertainment without extensive travel. However, the trade-off is distance from major IT corridors.

If your workplace is in East Bangalore tech parks like Whitefield or Outer Ring Road, expect commutes of 60 minutes or more during peak hours—the premium here buys central access, not IT hub proximity. This area suits professionals prioritizing a central, walkable lifestyle and short commutes to MG Road/UB City, but not those needing daily access to East Bangalore IT hubs.

Rent in Richmond Town

BHK TypeMin RentMax RentMedian Rent
1BHK ₹45,000 ₹48,000 ₹46,500
2BHK ₹59,000 ₹67,500 ₹64,500
3BHK ₹62,500 ₹94,500 ₹83,500
Rent range by flat size Median Min

Rent data last updated: 07 Jun 2026

How long is the commute from Richmond Town?

Times reflect Bangalore peak-hour traffic (7–10 AM / 5–8 PM) using zone-specific speed multipliers — not free-flow or Google Maps best-case estimates.

Office / Tech Park Distance 🚗 Cab (peak) 🏍 Own vehicle (peak) Total/mo (cab)
MG Road / UB City 3.71 km 13 min 13 min ₹4,400 All modes →
Koramangala (Startup Hub) 5.71 km 20 min 20 min ₹6,206 All modes →
Bagmane Tech Park 7.27 km 24 min 24 min ₹7,853 All modes →
Yeshwanthpur 10.11 km 28 min 28 min ₹10,852 All modes →
Bannerghatta Road 8.25 km 28 min 28 min ₹8,888 All modes →
HSR Layout 9.16 km 30 min 30 min ₹9,849 All modes →
Embassy Golf Links 9.91 km 31 min 31 min ₹10,641 All modes →
JP Nagar 11.47 km 32 min 32 min ₹12,288 All modes →
Hebbal Business Park 10.51 km 33 min 33 min ₹11,275 All modes →
Global Village Tech Park 15.49 km 37 min 37 min ₹16,533 All modes →
Outer Ring Road (Marathahalli–Sarjapur) 13.47 km 38 min 38 min ₹14,400 All modes →
Prestige Tech Park 13.05 km 38 min 38 min ₹13,957 All modes →
Manyata Tech Park 14.07 km 41 min 41 min ₹15,034 All modes →
RMZ Ecospace 14.54 km 42 min 42 min ₹15,530 All modes →
Salarpuria Tech Park 14.24 km 43 min 43 min ₹15,213 All modes →
Electronic City 16.53 km 44 min 44 min ₹17,632 All modes →
Sarjapur Road 15.55 km 44 min 44 min ₹16,597 All modes →
Embassy Tech Village 15.01 km 44 min 44 min ₹16,027 All modes →
Brookfield / EPIP Zone 18.47 km 49 min 49 min ₹19,680 All modes →
Whitefield / ITPL 18.84 km 50 min 50 min ₹20,071 All modes →
Cessna Business Park 16.7 km 51 min 51 min ₹17,811 All modes →
Devanahalli / Aerospace SEZ 37.55 km 87 min 87 min ₹39,829 All modes →

Peak-hour estimates use ORS driving-car profile adjusted by Bangalore zone-specific traffic multipliers derived from published city traffic surveys. Free-flow times would be significantly lower and unrealistic for daily commuters.

Monthly living costs in Richmond Town

Beyond rent and commute, here's what everyday life costs in Richmond Town. Per-person estimates; utilities and internet are for a 2BHK household.

🛒
Groceries
₹2,600 – ₹3,800
🍽
Dining Out
₹2,200 – ₹3,800
💡
Utilities
₹2,100 – ₹3,500
📶
Internet
₹800 – ₹1,000
🧹
Maid
₹3,000 – ₹5,000
💪
Gym
₹1,000 – ₹1,900

Neighbourhood amenities near Richmond Town

POI counts within 1.5 km of Richmond Town centre, sourced from OpenStreetMap via ORS.

68
Healthcare
hospitals · clinics · pharmacies · dentists
within 1.5 km
410
Restaurants
restaurants · cafes · fast food · bars
within 1.5 km
391
Shops
supermarkets · malls · electronics · stores
within 1.5 km
70
Schools
schools · colleges · universities
within 1.5 km
43
Recreation
parks · playgrounds · sports centres (public only)
within 1.5 km
99
Banks/ATMs
banks · ATMs · financial services
within 1.5 km