Top 5 Reasons That Makes Bangalore an Ultimate Expat-Friendly Destination

Asia’s Quality of Life Index for the year 2015 is out that ranks different cities in the continent on the basis of factors like Purchasing Power Index, Safety Index, Property Price to Income Ratio and Pollution Index, to list a few. The surprising data reflects one of the most high-profile and cosmopolitan cities of India, Bangalore bagging a respectable position in top 15.

Industrialization and flourishing economy are also two most important factors that have placed the city at such a top rank and ahead of fierce competitors like Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai. Bangalore has gained much popularity among the expat population and thereby the migration rate with respect to the city increases by every quarter of a given area. There must be something really special about Bangalore that not only makes it stand apart but also a favorite among the expatriates as well.

Here are some of the shining reasons that may compel the people who haven’t tried Bangalore, to actually go and experience the city:

• Mecca of Industries & Business Hubs

Entrepreneurs believe Bangalore lures them with its unique features, such as a unique culture of mentorship and networking that permeates the city. This very revolution has not only upgraded the brand value of the city but has also created the much-needed ripples in the employment market here. Businessmen are taking interest in the economy and business hubs here. New companies and startups are being established here, which in turn generates employment and accounts for a better standard of living here. Moreover, the city experiences a very high density of investment into different industries like Aviation, IT and manufacturing, which has boosted the quotient of the city to a next level.

• The Colorful Housing Market

The city is the major IT and manufacturer’s hub; therefore, the city attracts workforce from all over India as well as abroad thus leading to massive housing needs. The realtors understand the fact and realize the worth of the expatriate population relocating to the city. The real estate segment of Bangalore catering to the mid-income group has huge number of construction projects owing to the presence of mid-level IT workforce in the city. However, as the city also pulls in a group of larger global corporations thus the need for the HIG housing is also on the rise significantly. The wide range of property options in Whitefield exemplifies luxury as well as affordability in a nutshell.

• Booming Infrastructure 

Bangalore is a metropolis and has almost everything within, which place it ahead of all the strong counterparts, such as Mumbai or Delhi. The city has wide smooth roads, better commercial areas, well-laid institutional areas and much more. An expat with family can have an easy life here as accessibility to the entities of comfort is easier and manageable as well. Apart from this, the real estate market here in Bangalore is also steadily making Bangalore a beautiful place to watch out for. There is now a hopeful horizon for metro rail, better infrastructure projects and much more to come.

• The Lifestyle

There is no doubt about the fact that Bangalore has a lifestyle to rave about. Owing to a large expatriate population, Bangalore’s populace is more than 50% young and dynamic. This is one of the most important factors that make the lifestyle here, kaleidoscopic and funky at the same time. The market areas and the commercial zones are plush and quiet down to earth at the same time. There are market areas that will be swanky and in some parts there will be bazaars that are crowded and flocked with sale and cheap products. Bangalore is now defined by cleanliness, affordability and a populace that mimics the western culture followed within a boundary, in a safe way.

• The Intangible Aspects

The intangible aspects here refer to the facts that caught the minds of people all over the country and even abroad. The hip crowd, moderate climate and an amazing lifestyle are some of the factors that accounts for a better life for both natives and newbies in the city. People who face health issues owing to climatic conditions can live at ease, modernity blended with the right education and a manageable cost of living are some of the sweet facts that has not only surged the brand quotient of the city but has also contributed towards foreign interests in both business and lifestyle improvement arenas.

Go Bangalore!

Bangalore is a city that gives a totally different perspective for the life. Be it the bus stops, airports, the Indian Institute of Management or the markets; everything about this city is just amazing and extremely expat friendly. Once into this city, an individual will never fall short of places that will ooze out the rich south Indian culture or modern lifestyle to the maximum.

This is a guest post by Vineeta Tiwari who is a keen writer on Global Economy and Realty market. She has written articles on Global realty market and ongoing trends and tips for investors. An ardent reader, she is happy to pen down research based write-ups for global audience. Currently, she is professionally associated with popular realty portal, 99acres.com