Bangalore or Kolkata - Which city is better?

Question

I am from North India, belong to the IT sector and getting a chance to work in both the cities and confused as which one to opt. The position and companies are of the same repute however my queries are:
1. Better living conditions
2. Better education for kids
3. Living expanses (i understand kol is quite cheap in terms of housing n all)
4. Cultural aspect (as Blr seems more cosmopolitan)
5. Security as I will be far away from my family and relatives
Thanks in advance for your valuable suggestions.

Answer 1

since you say you are from IT sector , you can opt for IT city Bangalore.,



regarding opting for these two cities , it depends on your mindset , since you are an north indian you may find kolkata more to your liking

1.0 bangalore



2.0 both are good



3.0 kolkata is cheap compared to bangaluru



4.0 never-mind reg the cultural aspect as this is compensated by the fact b'lore is more of a peaceful city, and peace loving people (no didis and dadas :)



5.0 both the cities are safe (if you take basic precautions) but bangaluru is more safe for the family members while you are away., because it (b'lore) is in southern state where the people's mindset is still that of orthodox thinking and therefore the level of cheating/thefts etc are comparatively less

simple example is that i had seen a few people leaving the keys of the two wheeler / helmet without locking/bags with groceries etc , to the two wheeler itself and in most of the cases they are found to be safe till the owner returns (which is not the case in cities like mumbai/delhi/kolkata) etc

Answer 2

Bangalore is better but if it is not coming to your living cost then it is worst i lived in bangalore for 2 years as IT software developer for IBM hence i found that city very costly both city is good but if you get a chance go in kolkata just mind your own job & life rest you know what to do ......dont speak with dad & didi style **** you kolkata & bangalore

Answer 3

Kolkata To Bangalore

Answer 4

My vote is never for Kolkata - though I am a bengali.



Reason:



1) Bad humid weather through out the year. An AC setup in home could solve this problem a bit - but this is not the solution. Bangalore weather has been deteriorated since last 2-3 years - temp rises like 38-39 in month of April May. But the evening is always pleasure with cool breeze.



2) Quality life style - Bangalore will cost you more money for sure in many aspects - but still i believe quality of life style is always better there.



3) Job opportunity - Kolkata job market is very much limited - for senior IT person it is always tough to change a job here. Where in Bangalore - oppurtunities are plenty



4) Safety - Both Kolkata and Bangalore are safe - but Kolkata is politically disturbed. For any small issue - bandh or strike or hooliganism is common in Bengal.



5) Food/Resturants - Kolkata resturants are much costlier than B'lore - but food is always nice in Kolkata.



6) Conveyance - 2 wheeler is must for Bangalore People. Where in Kolkata - conveyance is easy and cheap.



There are many pros and cons for both these cities - but Bangalore is better in most aspect.



Thanks

Answer 5

As you will be far from home, Kolkata seems better.

1.Living conditions are better here, better climate, and if you don,t consider buying a car there is a lot better transportation system, like subway metro, tram, taxis, ferri, and the airport is also better connected to all part of the city, even there's the new AC bus system. Bangalore lacks the fast metro system, and having a 2 wheeler, or a four wheeler is a must, and traffic is also very bad here.

WINNER: KOLKATA

2. Education is good in both the cities, but Calcutta is more kid friendly, with science cities, planetarium, and lots of parks, but as for education only, both are one of the best.

WINNER: DRAW

3.living expenditure is lot less in kolkata, with wide variety of food stuffs, and from low to high range living system, and of course the transport is also a lot cheaper. whreas bangalore is very costly

WINNER: KOLKATA.

4.In cultural side, Kolkata takes a major victory, kolkata is rich in heritage, with lots and lots of temples, dramas, tollywood, etc.

WINNER:KOLKATA

5. In terms of security, Bangalore is a little better, but anyways they are pretty influenced by the politics.

WINNER:BANGALORE.





OVERALL

BANGALORE:2/5

KOLKATA; 4/5

Answer 6

1. Bangalore

2. Both

3. Kolkata

4. Bangalore

5. Kolkata

Answer 7

1. Both (You might have a language prblem in Bangalore)



2. Both



3. Kolkata



4. Kolkata is quite famous for her cultural aspects



5. Kolkata is safe. Don't know much about Bangalore

Answer 8

If the income is same then Kolkata should be option without doubt.

But if you are young and have a long way to go with your career, Bangalore should be the option.

Answer 9

I will recommend you for Bangalore.



For all aspects other than Employment opportunities and growth Kolkata is better than Bangalore and many other places in India. In Kolkata opportunities are limited.



However if you are confident on your own skill it may be worth coming to Kolkata. If you can perform no one can stop you.



Note - I am from Kolkata

Answer 10

1.to be frank kolkata would score lower when compared to the living conditions,due to the dense population and low average income.

2.education would be better in bangaluru than kolkata.

3.kolkata is quite cheap compared to bengaluru due to an efficient and cheap public transport..

4.there's no match for the rich and colourful bengali culture.

5.there are no security issues as such as well as kolkata is considered.

Answer 11

Bangalore is better city as it is one of the fastest growing metropolis cities of Asia and is a perfect combination of industry and education.To travel bangalore you can take a budget travel package from here http://www.traveldealsfinder.com/india/karnataka/bangalore

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Answer 12

Both are good. Kolkatta does have Bengalis but there are also Gujratis living there. Many Indians come to Kolkatta for business.

Answer 13

Bangalore is better at all sense