Bengaluru vs Sousse: cost of living for digital nomads
Bengaluru, India and Sousse, Tunisia, line by line from the catalogue: what a month costs, rent, food, coworking, safety and internet. Every figure links back to its source on the city page.
The short version
- Sousse is about 9% cheaper than Bengaluru for a month of nomad living ($930 vs $1,025).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $350 in Sousse against $400 in Bengaluru.
- Both score 6/10 on safety.
- Internet is faster in Bengaluru: 200 Mbps typical against 80 Mbps.
- Bengaluru is tropical; Sousse is mediterranean.
Bengaluru wins 3 of the measured lines; Sousse wins 4.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Bengaluru or Sousse?
Sousse is cheaper: about $930/month against $1,025/month in Bengaluru, roughly 9% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Bengaluru or Sousse?
Bengaluru and Sousse score the same on safety, 6/10 each.
Which has faster internet, Bengaluru or Sousse?
Bengaluru has faster typical internet: 200 Mbps against 80 Mbps in Sousse.
| Line | Bengaluru | Sousse |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,025 | $930 |
| Rent | $400 | $350 |
| Food | $250 | $270 |
| Transport | $35 | $25 |
| Coworking | $110 | $70 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 200 | 80 |
| Climate | tropical | mediterranean |
| City size | metro | mid |
| Setting | inland | coast |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 7/10 | 6/10 |
Costs are typical monthly figures for one person in USD, from the sources named on each city page; safety and internet are the catalogue's own ratings. Cost figures verified (Eastern Time): Bengaluru September 11, 2026, Sousse September 11, 2026.